The Church most obviously realizes its identity as the dying and rising Body of Christ at the Great Vigil of Easter. This year’s conference will consider the Vigil’s rich variety of imagery, song, and story. The celebration of the Easter Vigil depends on a generous complementarity of roles: deacons, presbyters, musicians, readers, and especially baptismal candidates.

 

How can clergy and musicians lead in such a way that the Church’s Paschal imagination is ignited? How is the Easter Vigil a model for the mission and ministry of the Church throughout the year? How can we more faithfully sing the vast mystery of the death and resurrection of the Lord? How can the celebration of Easter become the living center of the Church’s life?