The church celebrates the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reflects on the earliest days of the church in the Acts of the Apostles. The word "Easter" comes from Old English, meaning simply the "East." The sun which rises in the East, bringing light, warmth, and hope, is a symbol for the Christian of the Risen Christ, who is the true Light of the world. During all liturgical celebrations this season, the church will have the Paschal Candle lit and placed near the ambo area of the church, reminding us of this divine light, which is Christ.
-c.f. USCCB What is Easter
