The Christ Candle is also known as the Easter Candle or the Paschal Candle. It is a special candle that is new every year at Easter and reminds us of the resurrection.
There are many symbols on the Christ Candle. A cross reminds us of Jesus, and the lamb reminds us that Jesus sacrificed himself for the sins of the world. The Alpha and Omega remind us that he will always be with us. When you find last year’s Christ Candle, compare the symbols to this year’s candle. What message does each candle tell?
We light the Christ Candle during the Easter season, and then we light it for Baptisms and for Funerals – reminding us that Jesus is with us from the start of our lives until the end.
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