Paschal Candle

• Alpha and Omega

  Represents the Beginning and the End

  
• 5 Studs

  Represents the 5 wounds on Jesus

  
• Flame

  Represents the Holy Spirit and Jesus as he is "The light of the World"

  
• Cross

  Represents Jesus' death and sacrifice and his eventual resurrection

  
• When is the Paschal Candle used?

  Easter

  
• Numbers

  Represent the current year