Preparing for the Communion Sacrifice of the newly… And now there are ten new Catholics Previously baptized people, called "candidates" .… In many ways, a summation of Easter Vigil As with the light earlier, the joy spreads They receive the Sign of the Cross . . . Welcoming new Catholics is joyous One catechumen is to be baptized Though the service is long and late, the congregat… All the lights come up: He is risen! There is purification by incense Whence the light is spread Until it has filled the Church From the fire, the Pascal candle will be lit Behold the Lamb of God And again, somber darkness Easter Vigil: The light spreads Psalms are sung Communion, but not Mass Behold, behold the wood of the Cross . . . Good Friday: Prostrate before the stripped altar Slowly, and with prayer, the Cross is revealed Behold, and venerate, the wood of the Cross Receiving the Host for the first time The Easter Vigil is ended Austin is honored It is Easter. The Lord shines in glory. The Easter Vigil Maundy Thursday The Gospel is read Maundy Thursday homily Mandatum: Washing of the feet Maundy Thursday: It begins The Holy Eucharist, in the Ciborium, is venerated Good Friday Maundy Thursday: Darkness falls Praying the Stations of the Cross He is risen! Father Marty In expectant worship