Easter Vigil

Planning references can be found at the following websites

• http://www.npm.org/Planning/yearb/vigil.html
• http://www.usccb.org/nab/041506.shtml
  

Outline of worship

Commentary I: Introduction

Solemn Beginning/Easter Fire: LCMS Plaza

Procession: Christ Our Light 2x in center aisle

Commentary II: Liturgy of the Word

Presider Prayer

First Reading Genesis 1:1,26-30

Psalm
Ps 104 : Lord, Send Out Your Spirit (CC-296)

Presider Prayer

Second Reading Genesis 22:1-2,9,10-13

Psalm
Ps 16: For You Are My God (CC-425)

Presider Prayer

Third Reading Exodus 14:15--15:1

[The M.C. then moves from the font to the Easter candle near the ambo. He touches the candle and sings alone:

“Christ Our Light” from Paschal Candle

Exultet: Candidates line up at Sanctuary Steps with candles

[RCIA Candidates come forward and stand in front of the steps. The Director and Assistant then take the flame from the Easter candle and spread the light to the Candidates. When all is finished the Exultet begins. Candidates remain until end of Exultet.]

Gloria: Lights, Bells, Altar Cloth
Mass of Creation Gloria

Epistle: Rom 6:3-11

Alleluia
Celtic Alleluia(CC-118)

Homily -- Gospel :Mk 16: 1-7

Commentary III: Baptism/Confirmation

Calling of the Elect

Presider Prayer

Litany of Saints
Litany (SS2-330)

Profession of Faith

Procession to Baptismal Font in Narthex
Ps 42: As the deer longs (CC-415) -- Instrumental

Blessing of Baptismal Water

Rite of Sprinkling (moving back up towards Sanctuary)
Ps 42: As the deer longs (CC-415) -- Sung

Baptisms (shell font near Ambo): Candidates come forward from Narthex
Allelluia from Mass of a Joyful Heart

Clothing with White Garment

Presentation of Lighted Candle

Calling of Candidates for Full Communion

Act of Reception

Calling of All Candidates for Confirmation

Celebration of Confirmation Invitation

Laying on of Hands

Anointing with Chrism

Commentary IV: Liturgy of the Eucharist

Collection

Offertory
All Creatures Of Our God and King(CC-358)

Sanctus( Mass of Creation )

Eucharistic Prayer( Mass of Creation )

Our Father

Sign of Peace

Lamb of God( Mass of Creation )

Communion
Com 1: The Supper of the Lord (CC-486)
Com 2: Better Is One Day (SS2-381)
Com 3: May God Bless You (CC-335)

Announcements and Expression of Gratitude

Prayer After Communion

Solemn Blessing

Recessional Hymn
Jesus, Christ is Risen Today (CC - 275 )
Thanks Be To God (see sheet)