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When are catechumens received into the Catholic Church?
Usually at the Easter Vigil catechumens will receive the Rites of Initiation--that is, the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion.
At what special vigil do adults and older children receive the sacrament of confirmation along with baptism and the Eucharist?
Those things are sometimes done at the Easter Vigil.
Which sacrament is giving during the Easter Vigil Mass?
On Easter Sunday, adult catechumens are given the sacrament of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Wht is the night-watch of the resurrection?
The Easter Vigil
Is the Easter vigil a day of holy obligation for Catholics?
No, but Easter is, so you can go to mass at the Vigil and have your Easter obligation fulfilled.
How is water used in the Easter vigil?
Water is used in the Easter Vigil to baptize the new members of the church.
Where does Easter Vigil occur at night?
Everywhere! That is why it is called a vigil.
What does the renewal of baptism mean?
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.
Is the Catholic Vigil Mass usually longer than a regular Mass?
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).
Do adults and older children receive the sacrament of confirmation along with baptism and the Eucharist?
Usually those sacraments are done separately, but they can be done together, often at the Easter Vigil.
What represents the light of The Lord at the Easter vigil?
The Easter Candle
What is the night- watch of Resurrection?
The Night Watch of the Resurrection is Holy Saturday, otherwise known as Easter Vigil, which occurs the night before Easter Sunday.
