Ritual of Symbols
Lighting of the Paschal Candle
Elise Balint
Fr Sang: In baptism, Ralph received the light of Christ. Throughout his
life he has kept this flame of faith alive in his heart.
All:
May the light of Christ guide us on our journey through life
with Ralph’s inspiration.
Sprinkling of Holy Water
Chris Chester
Fr Sang: In baptism, Ralph was washed with the water of new life and
given the promise of eternal life. The Spirit of God hovered
over him and he became a child of God.
All:
May the Spirit of God come over us today and always so that,
like Ralph, our lives may give witness to the reality of God’s
Spirit in each of us.