The service comes in 4 parts:

1. Service of Light: the Paschal (or Easter) Candle is lit, symbolizing

   Christ, the light of the world. We share in that light by lighting our own

   candles.

2. Service of Lessons: we hear how God saved his people in ages past and

   respond with songs and prayers. That culminates in the Acclamation

   that “Jesus is risen!” which is shouted and celebrated.

3. Baptism: we renew our baptismal vows.

4. Communion: we celebrate the victory of Life over Death in this holy

   feast and continue the celebration with singing and dancing.

Image: “Myrrh Bearing Women”, 2000 ©Laura James Used with permission