The Holy Triduum is the three-day celebration beginning on Holy Thursday and culminating on Easter Sunday that commemorates Jesus Christ's passion, death, and resurrection. It includes Holy Thursday which celebrates the institution of the Eucharist, Good Friday which commemorates Christ's crucifixion without mass, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday which begins with the blessing of new fire and Paschal candle and includes baptisms and mass, proclaiming Christ's triumph over death. The Triduum is the most important part of the liturgical year for Catholics.
What a wonderful tradition the Catholic Church has from its history, liturgy and faith. Praise be to you God the Holy Spirit for your continued guidance and inspiration to the Holy Catholic Church. :-)
What a wonderful tradition the Catholic Church has from its history, liturgy and faith. Praise be to you God the Holy Spirit for your continued guidance and inspiration to the Holy Catholic Church. :-)
The holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation.
Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism, and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation, participate with the whole community in the Lord’s own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist.
Easter Triduum Reflection for Vincentians [ENGLISH].Famvin Europe
Our Lenten journey culminates in the three days that make up the Easter Triduum. These three days draw us into the mystery of our salvation. Take a few minutes to reflect upon this presentation.
The holy Eucharist completes Christian initiation.
Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism, and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation, participate with the whole community in the Lord’s own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist.
Easter Triduum Reflection for Vincentians [ENGLISH].Famvin Europe
Our Lenten journey culminates in the three days that make up the Easter Triduum. These three days draw us into the mystery of our salvation. Take a few minutes to reflect upon this presentation.
A review of the acts of public worship foundin Catholic churches during Holy Week, which takes place every year between Palm Sunday and the weekend of Easter Sunday.
May we be faithful in our Lenten and Easter celebrations translating our encounter of the person of Jesus in the liturgy into concrete actions of Faith. Amen. :-)
Presentation on how catechists can learn to use colors and symbols of the liturgical seasons, basic symbols, postures and gestures of the Mass to help students develop a liturgical sensibility.
also known as Holy Communion, Blessed Sacrament and the Lord's Supper, is a Christian rite that is considered a sacrament in most churches, and as an ordinance in others.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
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The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
2. What is the meaning of the word
Paschal and Triduum?
The word Paschal
means:
Passover.
The word Triduum
means:
Three days.
3. What are the days of the Holy
Triduum?
The days of the Holy
Triduum are:
A. Holy Thursday
B. Good Friday
C. Holy Saturday
4. What is the Holy Triddum?
A. The Triduum is a
celebration of the
three holiest days in
the liturgical cycle.
B. The Triduum is the
climax of Holy Week.
C. The entire season of
Lent is a preparation
for these three days.
5. Why is the Holy Triduum so Important?
The Triduum is a
celebration that highlights
the Paschal mystery.
Through the liturgy of these
three days the Church
remembers that Christ
suffered and died, but that
he also came to life.
The Triduum is the
celebration of the Church’s
salvation through Christ.
6. What is the connection between Lent
and the Easter Triduum?
The forty days of Lent are a time
of spiritual preparation for these
three holy days.
Lent’s renewal through
prayer, fasting and almsgiving
helps us prepare to understand
the meaning of each of these
three holy days.
7. What does the Holy Triduum remember
and celebrate?
A. The Holy Triduum
remembers and celebrates
Christ’s victory over sin and
death.
B. The Church celebrates
Christ ’ s victory over the
power of death from Easter
Sunday to Pentecost
Sunday.
C. Fifty days of joy and
celebration.
8. How are the days of the Holy Triduum
counted?
The days of the Holy Triduum
are counted the way the
Hebrews counted their days.
From dusk to dusk. For
example:
From the evening of Holy
Thursday to the evening of
Good Friday one day.
From the evening of Good
Friday to the evening of Holy
Saturday a second day.
From the evening of Holy
Saturday to the evening of
Easter Sunday another day.
9. The Holy Triduum
Lent officially ends on Holy
Thursday.
The Holy Triduum begins on
the evening of Holy Thursday.
On Holy Thursday there is only
one mass.
The mass of the Lord’s supper
which is celebrated in the
evening, and includes the
ceremony of the washing of the
feet.
No morning masses are
celebrated on this day.
10. Holy Thursday
A. The faithful gathers in church to
celebrate the institution of the
Eucharist and priesthood.
B. The washing of the feet is a
reminder of Jesus’ command to serve
one another.
C. At the end of the mass the Blessed
Sacrament is moved to the Altar of
Repose during a solemn procession
followed by Adoration.
D. The faithful is invited to stay in front
of the Altar of Repose to pray before
the Blessed Sacrament until midnight.
E.. The sanctuary is cleared. All
decorations are removed from the
church.
11. Good Friday
A. This is a holy day of fasting
and abstinence.
B. Is the only day in the liturgical
calendar that a mass is not
celebrated.
C. The liturgy of the Lord ’ s
passion is celebrated, followed by
a homily, the General
intercessions, communion, and
the veneration of the cross.
D. There is no solemn procession
on this day.
12. What is the veneration of the
Cross?
The veneration of the
cross is the last section
of the Liturgy of Good
Friday.
The faithful are presented
with the cross, then the
faithful venerate the cross
with a kiss, as a sign of
respect and devotion.
13. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil
A. The Easter Vigil is the
highest point of the Easter
Triduum.
B. The Easter Vigil begins
on the evening of Holy
Saturday.
C. This is the longest
celebration in Catholic
worship.
D. The Easter Vigil
celebration proclaims
Jesus ’ triumph over the
powers of evil and death.
14. Easter Vigil
A. The Easter Vigil begins
at night with the blessing
of the fire, a solemn
procession and the singing
of the Exultet.
B. The Exultet is a song
sung by a Priest, Deacon
or cantor proclaiming the
salvation of the risen
Christ.
15. Easter Vigil
A. The fire is blessed, from
this fire the Paschal candle
is lit.
The Paschal candle is a
symbol of Christ
resurrected.
B. The priest blesses the
candle reminding the
people of God that Jesus is
the alpha and the
omega, the beginning and
the end. All time belongs to
Christ.
16. Easter Vigil
A. The Paschal candle is
carried by a priest or deacon
into the darkened church.
B. As the procession
progresses the lights of the
church are gradually turn on.
C. People light their own
candles from the Paschal
candle carried by the priest or
deacon.
D. At the end of the procession
a priest or deacon sings the
Exultet or exultation song. The
people hold their candles
during the song which proclaim
God’s salvific actions.
17. Easter Vigil
The darkened church, the
procession, the paschal
candle ,the fire, and the
exultet are all symbols that
remind us that Christ ’ s
resurrection defeated the
darkness of evil.
This ceremony reminds us the
power of Christ cannot be
defeated nor those who have
his power.
18. Easter Vigil
A. After the Exultet is sung the
history of salvation is proclaimed
through a series of seven
readings from the Old Testament.
B. The readings from the book of
Exodus are giving special
attention on this night.
C. After each reading a psalm and
a prayer is said.
D. At the end of the last reading the
Glory is sung.
E. The altar and the sanctuary are
decorated and the bells, and the
choir proclaim the joy of Easter.
19. Easter Vigil
A. During the Glory, in certain
churches, a group of people
are in charge of decorating the
bare altar and sanctuary with
banners, linens, and flowers.
B. All the lights of the church
are turned on as a symbol of
the resurrection.
C. After the Glory an epistle
from Paul is read followed by
the Alleluia which is sung for
the first time after Lent.
D. Then, the Gospel of the
resurrection is
proclaimed, followed by a
homily or reflection.
20. Easter Vigil
A. After the homily the baptismal
water is blessed with the Paschal
candle.
B. The catechumens and
candidates are initiated with the
sacraments of initiation.
C. The congregation renews their
baptismal vows.
D. After the baptismal ceremony
the second part of the mass, the
liturgy of the Eucharist, continues
as usual.
E. This is the first mass of Easter
day, and the beginning of the
Easter season, fifty days of
celebration that end on Pentecost
Sunday, the feast of the Holy
Spirit.