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Saturday, April 19, 2025, 7:30 PMLocation: Church SanctuaryThe Roman Missal borrows a quote from St. Augustine when it refers to the Easter Vigil as “the mother of all holy vigils."
Anyone who has attended this beautiful, unique Holy Week liturgy would be hard-pressed to disagree.
The Easter Vigil is the longest service of the year, for good reason. It’s filled with powerful scripture and beautiful liturgical traditions.
It’s also when the Church grows, since the Easter Vigil is the night when catechumens can receive the Catholic sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion on the same night.
The Easter Vigil is a special one-of-a-kind Mass, different from any other Sunday liturgy of the year.
Hallow breaks down the modern Easter Vigil, starting with its roots, which are younger than you might realize.
Visit:
https://hallow.com/blog/easter-vigil/
Please note, the Vigil is a long and deeply meaningful ceremony, so plan accordingly if you're bringing children. It's a powerful and hopeful event, full of renewal and light!