2. The liturgical seasons
follow the life of Jesus
- from his birth, his
death and resurrection,
his ascension and his
second coming as King.
It starts with Advent and
it ends with the Feast of
Christ the King.
6. Advent Wreath
Meaning of Symbols:
Green leaves - life
Circle – eternity
Candles – Jesus Christ, the Light of the
world
Four candles – four Sundays of Advent
Violet candles - waiting
Pink candle - joy
8. Advent Season
Icon: John the Baptist
sent to announce the coming of the
Lord
sent to prepare the way of the Lord
His cry is “Repent!”
The Voice crying in the wilderness
John is the Voice, Jesus Christ is the
Word
10. Christmas Season (White)
Christmas Day (December 25)
Symbol: The Nativity or “Belen”
Octave of Christmas
(8 days, Dec 25 – Jan 1)
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
(January 1)
Ends on Sunday of the Baptism of
the Lord
12. Lenten Season (Violet)
Start: Ash Wednesday (Fasting &
Abstinence)
Ash on the forehead: public
expression of our
sinfulness, intention to repent.
End: Good Friday (Fasting &
Abstinence)
13. Lenten Season (Violet)
Has 6 Sundays
The 6th Sunday is Palm Sunday
Chrism Mass ( Holy Thursday morning)
Paschal Triduum (New Passover Feast)
Three Days: passion, death &
resurrection
Three Days: Holy Thursday, Good
Friday & Easter Vigil
23. Holy Week:
Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday
Palm Sunday: Palm Branches
Chrism Mass: Holy Oils & Renewal of the
Priestly Vows
Holy Thursday: Washing of the Feet &
Eucharistic Vigil
Good Friday: Veneration of the Cross
Easter Vigil: Renew of Baptismal Vows
(Paschal Candle & Water)
24. Celebration: Institution of
the Sacraments
Chrism Mass – Holy Orders,
Anointing of the Sick
Holy Thursday – Eucharist
Easter – Baptism &
Reconciliation
Pentecost - Confirmation
25. Easter Season (White)
Start: Easter Sunday
End: 8th Sunday, Pentecost Sunday
Symbols:
Paschal Candle - Resurrected Christ
Baptismal Water - Gift of New Life
Pentecost – Coming of the Holy Spirit ,
Birth of the Church