Easter and Triduum

Easter Exsultet

The Easter Exsultet [click here to listen] is provided for priests, deacons and cantors to assist them in their preparation for singing this proclamation at the Easter Vigil.

The Easter Dismissal is provided here as well. There are two options available: 

Option 1 [click here to listen]

Option 2 [click here to listen]

Start Time of Easter Vigil

"The Easter Vigil, during the holy night when Christ rost from dead, ranks as the 'mother of all vigils'" (Augustine, sermon 219:PLS38, 1008).  After consultation with the twilight chart for Denver and taking into account other pastoral considerations:

On April 7, 2012, the Easter Vigil should not begin before 7:30 p.m. With its emphasis on vigil and light," the entire celebration of the Easter Vigil takes place at night. It should not begin before nightfall; it should end before daybreak on Sunday" (Sacramentary, "The Easter Vigil"#3).

The earliest appropriate time for scheduling the Easter Vigil on April 7, 2012 is 7:30 p.m.

We hope this early information assists you as you plan for the great feast of Holy Saturday and the Easter Season.

 The Missale Romanum
    and the Chrism Mass
    and the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
    and Good Friday
    and the Easter Vigil

 18 Questions (and Answers) on the Paschal Triduum