The document discusses the liturgical calendar of the Christian church. It describes the different seasons that structure the calendar including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Ordinary Time. Each season has distinctive themes, colors, scripture readings and traditions associated with it. The calendar aims to guide Christians through the major events in the life of Christ and foster different spiritual emphases throughout the year.

3. O Just as a typical calendar has twelve months,
fifty-two weeks, and 365 days that include
holidays and days that are just "average," the
Liturgical Year Calendar of the Church uses
similar terms and measurements.
O The Liturgical Year is also marked by special
seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent, The Triduum or
Three Days, Easter, and Ordinary Time. The
Liturgical Year begins on the first Sunday of
Advent, which usually occurs around the
beginning of December or the end of November,
and ends on the feast of Christ the King.
O However, the purpose of the Liturgical Year
Calendar is not to mark the passage of time,

4. O Liturgies celebrated during the
different seasons of the liturgical
year have distinctive music and
specific readings, prayers, and
rituals. All of these work together
to reflect the spirit of the
particular season. The colors of
the vestments that the priest wears
during the liturgy also help

5. White, the color of joy and victory, is used for
the seasons of Easter and Christmas. It is also
used for the feasts of Our Lord, for feasts of
Mary, the angels, and for saints who are not
martyrs. Gold may also be used on solemn
occasions.

6. Red (the color of blood) is used on days when we
celebrate the passion of Jesus on Passion Sunday
and Good Friday. It is also used for the birthday
feasts of the apostles and evangelists and for the
celebrations of martyrs. Red (the color of fire)
recalls the Holy Spirit and is used on Pentecost
and for the sacrament of Confirmation.

7. Green, seen everywhere in plants and trees,
symbolizes life and hope and is used during
Ordinary Time.

8. The colors violet or purple in Advent help us to
remember that we are preparing for the coming
of Christ. Lent, the season of penance and
renewal, also uses the colors violet or purple.

9. Rose may be used on the Third Sunday of Advent,
Gaudete Sunday, and on the Fourth Sunday of Lent,
Laetare Sunday. It expresses the joy of
anticipation for Christmas and Easter,
respectively

10. O The liturgical cycle divides the year into a series of seasons, each with
their own mood, theological emphases, and modes of prayer
O This determines the ff:
o different ways of decorating churches
o colors of Paraments and Vestments for clergy
o scriptural readings
o themes for preaching and even different traditions and practices
often observed personally or in the home
o In churches that follow the liturgical year, the scripture passages
for each Sunday (and even each day of the year in some traditions)
are specified by a list called a lectionary.
O Advent
O Christmas
O Ordinary Time or Time after Epiphany
O Lent
O Easter Triduum
O Easter Season
O Ordinary Time, Time after Pentecost, Time after Trinity, or Kingdomtide

11. 1.) Advent-the time of joyful preparation for the
twofold coming of the Lord; the first in Bethlehem
and the second at the end of the times. Season of
preparation and waiting.
Color:Violet
2.) Christmas- the time of celebration of the birth of
Jesus. It ends on the feast of the Baptism of Jesus.
Color: White
3.)a.) Ordinary Time(short)- the Church celebrates the
many feasts of the Saints.
b.)Ordinary time(long)- the time of the liturgical year
that lies outside the seasons of Lent-Easter and

12. 4.) Lenten Season- the time of conversion and preparation for the
Easter by means of 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It
begins on the Ash Wednesday.
Lent means spring
Color: Violet
5.) Easter Triduum- the time of celebration of the Passion, Death
and Resurrection of our Lord. The holiest 3 days of the Church
Year during Holy week. It begins with the Mass of the Lord’s
Supper on Holy Thursday and ends with the Evening Prayer on
Easter Sunday.
a.) Holy Thursday- last meal of Jesus with the Apostles.
- washing of the feet of the Apostles by Jesus
b.) Good Friday-the suffering and death of Jesus.
-the Church initiates new members through the
Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist

13. 6.) Easter Season- the time of celebration of the
Resurrection and Ascension of the Lord. as well
as the coming of the Holy Spirit and the beginning
of the Church. The season lasts for 50 days, from
Easter Sunday until Pentecost.
Color:White

14. Feasts
and
Events
in
The Liturgical Calendar

15. Advent Season
Gaudete Sunday
Celebrated during the 3rd Sunday of
Advent

16. Christmas Season
Christmas Day
the day we celebrate the birth of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
Mary, Mother of God
On the 8th day, Mary’s child was
circumcised and was named Jesus.
Epiphany
The 3 Wise Men came to the manger and presented the
infant Jesus with gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Baptism of Christ
Christ was baptized in the River Jordan
by his cousin, John the Baptist

17. Lenten Season
Ash Wednesday
“From dust we are created and to dust we shall be”

18. Holy Week
Palm Sunday
The grand entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem
Maundy Thursday
The celebration of the Last Supper of Christ
with his apostles.

19. O The Advent wreath is a circular garland of evergreen
branches representing eternity. On that wreath, five
candles are typically arranged. Each candle represents
an aspect of the spiritual preparation for the coming of
the Lord, Jesus Christ.
O Advent wreaths are used by millions of Christians
worldwide to mark the passing of the season of Advent
and to symbolize the many ideas and hopes present in the
celebration of the birth of Christ.
O The meaning of the Advent wreath involves the light and
hope that will come with Christmas. The meaning behind
the lighting of a new candle on the Advent wreath each
week symbolizes the anticipation of Christians awaiting
Christ's birth and the salvation He will bring to
believers.

20. O Wreath – It is always in O Evergreens -These
the form of branches, as the name
a circle. Since a circle indicates, are "ever
has no beginning and no green" -- ever alive. They
end, it is a symbol for are symbolic of Christ,
God, Who is eternal and Who died, but Who is alive,
without beginning or end. never to die again.
-It also symbolize
our soul's
immortality. Christ came
into the world to give us
never-ending life.

21. O Red holly berries - It O Violet Candle- represents
symbolizes the blood shed repentance.
by Christ for mankind. They
O Pink Candle- symbolizes
remind us that Christ came
into this world to die for us joy.
and redeem us. It is through O Central Candle( Christ
the shedding of His blood Candle)- represents
that we have eternal life. Christ himself who is
born to save people from
their sins.
O Blue Bowl- It reminds us of
the Virgin Mary. It should be
put at the base of each
candle or in the wreath
itself.

22. • First Sunday of Advent -the first purple candle is lit. It is
typically called the "Prophecy Candle" and it represents
hope or expectation in anticipation of the coming Messiah.
• Second Sunday of Advent -the second purple candle is lit.
It is typically called the "Bethlehem Candle" and it
represents love.
• Third Sunday of Advent -the pink candle is lit. It is
customarily called the "Shepherds Candle" and it
represents joy.
• Fourth Sunday of Advent -the last purple candle is lit. It
oftentimes called the "Angels Candle" and it represents
peace.