<P> The Litany of Saints is used prominently at the Easter Vigil , the Mass celebrated on the night before Easter Day . At this Mass , adults who have chosen to become Catholic receive the Sacraments of Initiation in the form of Baptism , or simple Reception , with Confirmation and Holy Communion . Following the readings from Scripture and just before the actual rite of baptism or confirmation , the Litany of Saints is sung . Even if there is no - one to be baptized , the Litany may be sung for the blessing of holy water in the font . But if the font is not blessed ( i.e. holy water is blessed in a simple container on the sanctuary ) , the Litany is not used . </P>
<P> The Litany of Saints is used prominently at the Easter Vigil , the Mass celebrated on the night before Easter Day . At this Mass , adults who have chosen to become Catholic receive the Sacraments of Initiation in the form of Baptism , or simple Reception , with Confirmation and Holy Communion . Following the readings from Scripture and just before the actual rite of baptism or confirmation , the Litany of Saints is sung . Even if there is no - one to be baptized , the Litany may be sung for the blessing of holy water in the font . But if the font is not blessed ( i.e. holy water is blessed in a simple container on the sanctuary ) , the Litany is not used . </P>
when is the litany of the saints sung
when is the litany of the saints sung
at the Easter Vigil
at the Easter Vigil