As churches prepare for Easter services this Sunday, large crowds are anticipated as this will be the first Easter since pandemic restrictions have been relaxed. LSU Chair of Religious Studies Dr. Michael Pasquier said parishioners could experience a sense of normalcy this Easter.
“I suspect that this Easter will be as close to pre-COVID normal that we’ve seen in two years,” said Pasquier.
Pandemic restrictions and a general reluctance for some to attend large gatherings during the pandemic have decreased attendance at some churches along with tithings. Pasquier expects this Sunday the offering plate could be heavier than in years past with more people in the pews.
“Easter is like Christmas, the time where people who don’t go ordinarily got to church on a regular basis, they might find themselves in church and that definitely does help the bottom line when it comes to tithing and donations,” said Pasquier.
Pasquier feels this Easter will be a memorable one as churchgoers are able to enjoy how the religious holiday was traditionally celebrated once again.
“I think there are probably a lot of people who are looking forward to an Easter that can be celebrated in ways that people remember celebrating without so many restrictions and I think it’s going to bring a lot of happiness and joy to a lot of people,” said Pasquier.
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