Parishioners from Corpus Christi Church welcome new Catholics at Easter Vigil

Pies are sold for $20 to raise money for WorkCamp. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Parishioners of Corpus Christi Church in South Riding move into the John Champe High School auditorium in Aldie for the Easter Vigil Mass March 31. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Fr. Charles Merkle, parochial vicar, holds the Paschal candle as John and Alex Hansen look on. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Brian Kunkle is baptized by Fr. Michael G. Taylor, pastor of Corpus Christi Church in South Riding, at the John Champe High School auditorium in Aldie for the Easter Vigil Mass March 31. Kunkle’s sponsor, Tri Van Nguyen, stands behind him. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Fr. Charles W. Merkle places the Paschal candle in its stand at the John Champe High School auditorium in Aldie for the Corpus Christi Easter Vigil Mass March 31. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD