My family loves the stirringly beautiful beginning of the Easter Vigil Mass, with the fire and the candles and the Exsultet. That first of the four parts of the Easter Vigil is called the Lucernarium. But not everyone in our family goes to the Vigil Mass, so we like to do a shortened at home version with the whole family.

This booklet contains an at home Lucernarium rite for the Vigil of Easter, appropriate for use by lay people, including a blessing of the Easter fire and paschal candle, and the Exsultet, the most beautiful prayer of the whole liturgical year, IMHO. (The liturgy of the Word, the Baptismal liturgy, and the liturgy of the Eucharist of the Easter Vigil Mass are not included here). This ceremony can be used at home by families otherwise unable to participate in the Easter Vigil Mass at church, or to place a family Easter candle in a place of honor in the home whether or not the family attends the Vigil Mass.

Speaking of family Easter candles, they are available for purchase here as complete candles or in a printable DIY version.

Also available:

1. April + Easter Booklet Bundle including 2-8 below
2. Catholic All April Prayer Booklet featuring at home prayers, readings, and devotions for Holy Week and Eastertide
3. A Visit to the Blessed Sacrament Prayer Booklet
4. Divine Mercy Novena Prayer Booklet
5. Paschal Greeting for Eastertide (He is risen! He is risen, indeed!) in color and b&w
6. Prayer After Grace for April (O Sacrum Convivium) in color and b&w
7. Stations of the Cross Booklet
8. Holy Week Meal and Activity Planner ($1)