Left, Archbishop Nicholas Chia (left in photo) blesses the holy oils during the chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Apr 13 as Father Christopher Lee assists him. The oils are used for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, holy orders and anointing of the sick. Photo by Vincent Kwa
Right, Catholics adoring the Blessed Sacrament at the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul on Maundy Thursday, Apr 13. On this night, Catholics traditionally visit several churches as part of a personal or group pilgrimage.
Left, Father Romeo Yu Chang washes the feet of a layperson during the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday at the Church of St. Teresa. Twelve males, representing the Twelve Apostles, from the congregation volunteered to have their feet washed by the priests. Several women and children were also invited to have their feet washed.
Right, a youth kneels and bows in veneration of the cross during the Good Friday service on Apr 14. Kissing of the cross which usually takes place during this part of the service was discouraged this year, as a precaution to prevent the transmission of the Hand, Foot and Mouth disease.
Left, Catholic students silently reflect on the Lord's Passion during their pilgrimage which ended at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd shortly before midnight on Maundy Thursday.
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Right, Father Stephen Yim lights the Easter candle from the large fire in the main worship hall of the Church of Christ the King during the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, Apr 15.
Left, parishioners of the Church of the Holy Trinity participate in an outdoor Way of the Cross on the church's grounds on Good Friday, Apr 14. Photo by Raymond Tan
Right, Members of the Christus Dominus Choir hold up their lit candles during the Easter Vigil celebrated at the Church of Christ the King on Holy Saturday.
Far left, altar servers receive the light from the Easter candle held by Father Peter Koh, parish priest of the Church of Christ the King, they then went on to spread the light, which represents Christ, to other members of the congregation (left).
Right, Father Stephen Yim blesses the baptismal water with the Easter candle prior to the baptism of 60 Elect at the Church of Christ the King.
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Left, Father Robert Sarwiseso, CICM sprinkles the Christ the King congregation with holy water following their renewal of baptismal promises during the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.
Right, Father Stephen Yim empties three shellfuls of blessed water over the head of an Elect from his parish of Christ the King during the baptismal rite.
Left, Father David Thexeira baptises Angelina Tan, one of 71 Elect to be baptised at the Church of the Holy Spirit at the Easter Vigil on Sat, Apr 15. Elect are dressed in dark blue gowns as a symbol of the old life they are leaving behind before they change into white garments after immersion. Photo by Henry Seah
All photos by Daniel Tay unless otherwise credited.
