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Sacraments of Initiation
These rites are only for the unbaptized as they are a prelude to Baptism and set the tone for the day.
They may be celebrated sometime on Saturday before the Vigil, preferably within the context of a time for reflection and prayer, and ideally, are presided over by the one who is to baptize.
The Easter Vigil is the most important liturgy of the year. It is the prime time for baptism.
The Baptism occurs after the homily and this is followed by the conferring of Confirmation.
Before the “Lamb of God” the newly baptized may be reminded of the pre-eminence of the Eucharist, which they receive for the first time.
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