Liturgy of the Light

Last Sunday, the students in all Faith Formation levels celebrated the Liturgy of the Light. For those of you who have attended an Easter Vigil celebration, you may recall that the Liturgy of the Light is how the Vigil service begins: with the blessing and lighting of the new Paschal Candle, the proclamation of the Exultet, and lighting of individual candles from the Paschal Candle. The Liturgy of the Light with children allows them to fully participate in this beautiful celebration in a way that is meaningful to them.

In our classrooms, we have a model Paschal Candle that was prepared by the older students earlier in the season. It shows the Alpha and the Omega, the cross, and the year. After gathering for a brief discussion of the service, Father Neil lit the candle and led a procession from the classrooms into the Refectory. He chanted portions of the Exultet and then read a scripture account of the Resurrection. Each child was then invited to light their individual candles from the Paschal candle. Together, we reflected on the gift of the Light of Christ for each of us. Alleluia!