April 4, 2026 Tonight’s readings
Tonight’s worship aid
PART 1: Solemn Beginning of the Vigil Lucernarium
- Celebrants gather outside the Church entrance
- Blessing of the Fire
- Preparation of the Candle
- Procession
- Easter Proclamation (Exsultet)
PART 2: Liturgy of the Word
- First Reading: Genesis 1:1 – 2:2
- First Psalm: Lord, send out your spirit and renew the face of the Earth.
- Second Reading: Exodus 14:15 — 15:1
- Second Psalm: Let us sing to the Lord, he has covered himself in glory!
- Third Reading: Isaiah 55:1–11
- Third Psalm: We shall draw water joyfully from the wellsprings of salvation.
- Prayer
- Gloria
- Collect Prayer
- Epistle: Romans 6:3-11
- Response Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia)
- Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
- Homily
PART 3: Baptismal Liturgy
- Celebration of Baptism
- Celebrant’s Instructions to Catechumens
- Litany of Saints
- Blessing of the Water
- Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith
- Rite of Baptism
- Clothing with Baptismal Garment
- Renewal of Baptismal Vows
- Celebration of Confirmation
- Hymn to invoke the Holy Spirit: Come, Holy Ghost
- Invitation
- Laying of Hands
- Anointing with Chrism
- Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful)
PART 4: Liturgy of the Eucharist
- Preparation Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today
- Holy Holy Holy
- We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again
- Amen
- The Lord’s Prayer
- Sign of Peace
- Lamb of God
- Communion Hymns: Ye Sons and Daughters, Now the Green Blade Rises, Our Father
- Concluding Prayer
- Anthem for going forth: Alleluia! He Lives!
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