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Liturgical Seasons

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.

Liturgical Seasons Advent (violet) Christmas (white) Ordinary Time

(green) Lent (violet)

Palm Sunday (Red) Good Friday (Red)

Easter (white) Pentecost (Red)

Ordinary Time(green)

Advent Season (Violet) “Advent” means “the coming

The season of Advent is the preparation for the birth of the Lord.

Symbol: Advent Wreath

Advent Wreath

Advent WreathMeaning 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

Icon of Advent: John the Baptist

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

Christmas Season

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

Ordinary Time (Green)

Start: Monday after the Baptism of the Lord

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)

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

The Holy Week Palm Sunday

Chrism Mass (Holy Thursday)

Washing of the Feet

Eucharistic Procession & Vigil

Veneration of the Cross

The Burial of Jesus

The Easter Vigil

Renewal of Baptismal Vows

Salubong

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)

Celebration: Institution of the Sacraments

Chrism Mass – Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick

Holy Thursday – Eucharist Easter – Baptism & Reconciliation

Pentecost - Confirmation

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

Ordinary Time (Green)

Start: Monday after Pentecost

End: Feast of Christ the King