Across the Arlington diocese, more than 160 adults will be welcomed into the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil Masses April 16, the diocese said in a statement.
The hourslong vigil Mass begins with the blessing and lighting of the Paschal candle symbolizing the light of Christ.
Following Mass, the more than 160 initiates will have received the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and first Communion.
“At Easter we celebrate our Lord’s victory over sin and death. To those preparing for sacraments of initiation, please know that our entire diocesan church is praying with and for you as you prepare to enter into new life in Christ or share more fully in Christ’s Mystical Body,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge. “I also invite all the Catholic faithful to make Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum a time for intimate union with the Lord through prayer. May we all commit to living as true disciples of Christ, strengthened and sustained in peace and joy by the life-giving Paschal sacraments.”
