1. The Easter Triduum
This is a strange word. Look at the first part. What do you think this is connected to?
This liturgy is over 3 days. Look at the pictures and decide which 3 days the liturgy is over

2. The triduum consist of 3 parts spread over 3 days.
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday
Lets explore Holy Thursday

5. We begin with the Church in darkness. Why do you think this is?
Then a fire is lit outside

6. Fire These pictures of fire are from which story?
In each case the Fire is a symbol. What is it a symbol of?
Why do you think we use fire at the Easter Vigil

7. The Liturgy of Light
The priest says: May the light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.
Which candle is lit first?

8. Paschal Candle
Can you explain the meaning of all the things on the candle?
Don’t just describe them- you must show you understand what they mean and how they link to the Easter Story

9. Lighting our own Candles
Everyone carries a small candle A few small candles are lit from the Paschal Candle then the light passed on. Why?
What is this showing?
How does this remind you of Baptism?

10. The Exsultet
The priest or someone chosen then sings the Exultet.

11. We listen to God’s Word
Nine readings, seven Old Testament and two New Testament, are provided. Find out what these readings are and why we have them?
The Gospel comes next but before the Gospel we sing Alleluia. Why is this special? What meaning does it hold?
What is the Gospel?

12. Liturgy of Baptism
The priest dips the paschal candle three times into the font
And reminds us of all the times in the Bible water has brought a new beginning.
Can you name any of these times?
Why is water important in this service?
Can you find out what happens next and say why?

13. Baptismal Promises
Can you find out what they are and why we make them now?
What meaning do they hold?

14. Liturgy of the Eucharist
This is the part that is the same in every mass.
What meaning does it have for us?

15. New Life HOPE God’s Love
Living out the Vigil
Look at these key words. For each word explain how the vigil reminds us of this and say how you think believing this should affect the lives of Christians
New Life
HOPE
God’s Love