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Easter Vigil a "new fire " is lit and blessed . The minister will trace the symbols ( Mentioned above ) on the Paschal candle , saying words similar to : " Christ , yesterday and today , the beginning and the ending . To Christ belongs all time and all the ages ; to Christ belongs glory and dominion now and forever . Amen . "The Paschal candle is the first candle to be lit with a flame from this sacred fire , representing the light how to make your own candles at home of Christ coming into the world . This Represents the risen Christ , as a symbol of light (life ) dispelling darkness ( death ) . As it is lit , the minister may say words similar to : " The light of Christ , rising in Glory , Dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds . , the worshiping assembly in school then processes into the church led by the Paschal candle . The candle is raised three times during the procession , accompanied by the chant " The light of Christ " to the which the assembly responds " Thanks be to God " . Following the procession the Exultet is chanted , traditionally by a deacon , but it may be chanted by the priest or a cantor . The Exultet concludes