On Saturday, April 8th St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Heidi Anderson, April Kopeck, and Eleanore Gilbert received their sacraments of initiation during Easter Vigil service.
IN THE BEGINNING …
Blessing of the fire and preparation of the Paschal Candle
Old Testament lectorsLighting the altar candles during the GloriaGreg Bates reading the EpistleFather proclaiming the GospelCalling forth catechumens, Heidi and April to be baptized
Catechumens professing their faith
Heidi being baptizedApril being baptizedBaptismal sponsors lighting candles to present to the newly baptizedHeidi and April presented with their baptismal candlesFather blessing the assembly with Holy water
Father calling forth Eleanor for confirmation
Father anointing Eleanor Father anointing HeidiFather anointing April
Introducing the new baptized and confirmed April, Heidi, and Eleanor
Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body……Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the chalice of my blood,…..Eleanor receiving the body of ChristHeidi receiving the body of ChristEleanore receiving the blood of ChristApril receiving the blood of ChristHeidi receiving first communion
HE IS RISEN!!
And a special thank you to the following for making the evening so special:
Miriam and David passing out candles before the Vigil service begins
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 