Appendix G: EASTER DISMISSAL

The Easter Dismissal is used at the Easter Vigil, on Easter Sunday morning, throughout the Octave of Easter (concluding with the Second Sunday of Easter), for the Pentecost Vigil and for Pentecost Sunday.

The priest or deacon chants the dismissal and the people respond “Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia.” This is all a cappella.

The cantor and/or choir must lead the congregation in the response. The response starts immediately after the priest, just like when spoken. DO NOT DELAY OR HESITATE HERE.

The cantor must be very confident in this response. Be prepared; do not be caught off-guard.

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