Easter is the joyful announcement of the salvation brought about by our Lord’s “passover,” his passage from death to new life.

1. DR RUTH AFUNWA
EASTERTIDE
CCC: #638-640, 1169 & 1170

2. OUTLINE
• What is Easter?
• Why is Easter celebrated?
• When is Easter?
• Conclusion
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3. WHAT IS EASTER?
Easter is a time of joy!
Easter, Latin- Pascha Passover
The joyful announcement of the salvation
brought about by our Lord’s “passover,”
his passage from death to new life.
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He is risen!

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Easter represents the
fulfillment of the prophecies
of the old testament
It also the defeat of Death
and the hope of salvation

6. WHY IS EASTER CELEBRATED?
• Easter is celebrated by Christians as a joyful
season because God’s salvific plan for the
redemption of humanity is manifest.
• Through Christ death, the sins of humanity
was paid for and through his resurrection,
man’s redemption is assured.
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The salvific plan is accomplished

8. WHEN IS EASTER?
• In 325, the Council of Nicaea decreed that Easter
should be observed on the first Sunday following
the first full moon after the spring equinox (March
21) CCC #1170
• Easter falls on Sunday between March 22 and
April 25
• Orthodox churches have a slightly different
calendar; Easter occurs after catholic celebrations.
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9. • The resurrection of Jesus Christ took place
three days after his crucifixion.
• Friday to Sunday; why 3 days
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10. • Regina celi is recited in place of the Angelus
from Easter Sunday until Pentecost.
• Pentecost = Easter + 49 days
• Pentecost Sunday is not considered a separate
feast, but rather the conclusion of the great
feast of Easter.
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11. CONCLUSION
• Eastertide celebrates the
Kingdom of God because
during Easter everything is
renewed and fulfilled.
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12. THANK YOU
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THANK YOU