Usually at the Easter Vigil catechumens will receive the Rites of Initiation--that is, the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion.
Those things are sometimes done at the Easter Vigil.
On Easter Sunday, adult catechumens are given the sacrament of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation.
The Easter Vigil
No, but Easter is, so you can go to mass at the Vigil and have your Easter obligation fulfilled.
Water is used in the Easter Vigil to baptize the new members of the church.
Everywhere! That is why it is called a vigil.
Roman Catholic AnswerThere is no such thing as a "renewal of baptism", there is a renewal of Baptismal vows, which is done every year at the Easter Vigil, and at other times on special occasions. It is the solemn renewal of these promises.
Yes. It includes the blessing of the Easter Candle, several additional biblical readings and often rites for people converting to the Catholic faith (who may be baptized and will be receiving their First Communion and Confirmation).
Usually those sacraments are done separately, but they can be done together, often at the Easter Vigil.
Yes, although most Pastors discourage the practice.Canon 856 of the Code of Canon Law says that, although Baptism may be celebrated on any day, it is commendable to celebrate it ordinarily on Sunday or, if possible, at the Easter Vigil. The Code also encourages Baptism during the celebration of the Eucharist so that the relationship between Baptism and Eucharist will be clearly seen.Since Lent is sufficiently close to Easter, most Pastors recommend that the baptism be performed at Easter.
The Easter Candle