Preparation for Easter Vigil and Three Sacraments of Initiation Retreat: Saturday, April 19, 2025

SATURDAY , April 19, 2025

Rehearsal: 7:50 AM

Have a peaceful, relaxing, and restful day.....

Be sure to have healthy nourishment BEFORE the Vigil

ALL PARTICIPANTS:

Be at the OUTDOOR SANCTUARY by 6:00 PM

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OPENING PRAYER

Symbols of Easter Vigil: PASCHAL CANDLE, WATER, OIL, (WHITE GARMENT)

We remember that God gave us his only SON, Jesus Christ to be Our SAVIOR!

THREE SACRAMENTS:

BAPTISM: Holy Water : Cleansed of SIN; LIGHT of CHRIST, WHITE Garment

CONFIRMATION: Holy CHRISM: OIL. Sealed and Strengthened as God's CHILD

EUCHARIST: Holy Eucharist: The Body and Blood of Jesus HIMSELF!

Baptismal Promises

Nicene Creed.

Mark 7:31-37: Be OPENED: EPHPHATHA RITE. Ears and Mouth

CLOSING PRAYER

HOLY WEEK Crafts

PALM SUNDAY

THE TRUE STORY of JESUS and EASTER

LAST SUPPER:

JESUS PRAYS

CRUCIFIXION

RESURRECTION: VICTORY