Baptism and the Light of Christ

We continue our celebration of Easter!  Miss Elsa’s class learned about the sacrament of baptism and discussed the significance of water, the Word, and the oils, each with deep spiritual significance.  A visit to the church's baptismal font and a close-up look at the Paschal candle burning brightly further enriched their experience, making the sacrament's symbols more tangible and meaningful. As a special way to end the class, guest author, Sara Woodside, read her recently published children’s book aloud to a captive audience. Thank you, Sara!

The older students reviewed highlights of the Paschal Triduum and watched portions of the video-recorded services of Holy Thursday and the Easter Vigil. Witnessing the darkness after the stripping of the altar contrasted with the candlelit procession, and the lighting of the Paschal candle during the Easter Vigil was impactful and led to insightful discussions about Christ's resurrection and victory over death and darkness.

The class also took a short walk into the church for a close look at the baptismal font and the Paschal candle, then stopped momentarily in the All Saints’ chapel where students lit individual candles and said a prayer. This was followed by a brief candle-pouring demonstration in the refectory along with a discussion about the use of beeswax and the tradition of candle-making at Calvary.

The morning concluded with an engaging presentation about acolytes, with a special focus on the role of the torch bearer, offering students a hands-on understanding of various opportunities to serve in our church services.

The celebration of Christ's triumphant Resurrection isn't confined to just one day; the Easter season spans 50 days--rejoice and be glad!