04/04/2026
The Easter Vigil and lighting of the New Fire. From Darkness to Light. Celebrated at North Elmsall 2026.
You might have noticed that when you come to church, there is a rather large, beautifully decorated candle, It is lit all through the period of Easter and at baptisms and funerals. This candle (new each year) is lit from the New Fire at The Easter Vigil. This candle is ‘The Light of Christ’-Jesus’ triumph over Death and Evil. The flame is then used to light the candles presented to candidates at Baptism, who will ‘shine as a light in the world.’