Environment
The altar looks like this
What is bare?
What is recommended to be celebrated with the participation of the people?
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
What can we FINALLY sing now?
Gloria and Alleluia
What is the purpose of HOly Saturday?
Church waits at the Lord’s tomb in prayer and fasting, meditating on his Passion and Death, and Descent into Hell, awaiting his Resurrection (RM, 193).
–Holy Saturday is the day that celebrates the vigil that held after his death and burial on Good Friday and before his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
The color vestment for Easter Vigil and why?
White or Gold: Joy in the Resurrection
Elegant, solemn, and beautiful
When is the appropriate time to celebrate the Easter Vigil? When should it end?
After sundown
End: Before daybreak on Sunday
what is the high point of the Easter Vigil
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
What are the required symbols on the Paschal candle?
Paschal candle is blessed with signs and words ( The celebrant cuts a cross into the candle with a stylus. Then he makes the Greek letter Alpha above the cross, the letter Omega below it, and the four numerals of the current year between the arms of the cross, saying the words indicated. After these rites, the priest lights the candle from the new fire and says: May the light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.)
What are the 3 essentials for Easter Vigil?
Candles, Flowers, and Easter water (water blessed at the Easter Vigil)
On Holy Saturday, what Sacraments can and cannot be celebrated?
Can: Penance and Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion in form of Viaticum (extraordinary circumstance)
Cannot: The rest.
What are the 2 significant aspects to the Liturgy of Baptism?
New members are received into the Church
All the faithful renew their baptismal promises
What is another name for Easter Vigil
mother of all vigils
How is the atmosphere in the Church before and after Easter Vigil
The atmosphere in the church is different: the holy water fonts are drained, all the lights are out, the tabernacle is empty. The service begins outside the church. A new fire is lit and blessed.
What is the LHC Devotion for Holy Saturday and why?
Our Lady's Seven Sorrows
This ancient tradition developed in part due to the belief that, as others were filled with fear and confusion, Mother Mary kept vigil on Holy Saturday in prayerful anticipation of Jesus’ resurrection. This Saturday was the only day of the week when Our Blessed Lady was without her beloved Son. However, she knew that her Son would rise. She had hope beyond hope. Her faith was certain. Her love kept her vigilant as she awaited the return of her Son.
For these reasons, Holy Saturday is an ideal day to ponder the pondering heart of our Blessed Mother. There are several times in Sacred Scripture where we are told that Mother Mary pondered the mysteries of her Son’s life in her heart. She was one of the few who stood by Him in His agony and death. She stood before the Cross and prayerfully pondered His perfect sacrifice. The Blessed Mother held His dead body in her arms and pondered where His spirit had gone. And today she keeps vigil, pondering His imminent return to her.
In Easter Vigil. how many total readings are there?
How many of it are from the OT and how many are from the NT?
9 Readings
7 OT
2 OT
What Psalm is recommended during communion for Easter Vigil
Psalm 117 or 33 or Psalm about Easter exultation
What is Lucernarium?
The celebrant cuts a cross into the candle with a stylus. Then he makes the Greek letter Alpha above the cross, the letter Omega below it, and the four numerals of the current year between the arms of the cross, saying the words indicated. After these rites, the priest lights the candle from the new fire and says: May the light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.
The new places are: at the door of the Church (after which the priest lights his candle), in the middle of the Church (after which all light their candles), and before the altar, facing the people.
What image can we display on HOly Saturday
Image of Christ crucified or lying in the tomb or descent into hell
Image of the sorrowful Virgin Mary can be placed in the church for veneration
Why are the readings chosen? And what specific reading must be included in the readings and how many minimum from the OT?
Recounting of the outstanding deeds of the history of salvation - unfolding our history as people of God - 1st moment of creation to moment’s of God’s new creation in Christ (takes time to tell a story)
Exodus must be included, 3 readings minimum from the OT
What should happen to the liturgy of baptism is there is no candidate?
The Easter water blessed at the Easter vigil should preferably be in the baptismal font, even if there is no baptism at the vigil. However, if the church has no permanent font or it is not located conveniently, a noble vessel of water (such as a large bowl or jug) should be placed in a prominent place in the church. This water should then be used to fill all the holy water fonts throughout the Easter season.