Q: In the past we have had the candidates each light a candle from the Easter candle as they make their full profession. That step does not appear in the Rite. Is it acceptable to do that?
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A: Candidates light a candle to renew their baptismal promises together with the entire congregation. I would not have them light their candle apart from that as part of their rite of reception. It could give the impression that their baptism really didn’t count.