4. The church year Festival Reason Liturgical Colour 1 Advent Preparation for the birth of Jesus Purple 2 Christmas The birth of Jesus Gold 3 Epiphany The arrival of the magi (wise men) White 4 Ash Wednesday The beginning of Lent Purple 5 Lent Preparation for Easter Purple 6 Holy Week Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, death (crucifixion) and resurrection Palm Sunday Jesus arrives in Jerusalem Purple Maundy Thursday The last supper and the washing of the disciples feet Purple Good Friday The crucifixion Black 7 Easter The resurrection of Jesus Gold 8 Ascension Jesus returns to his father in heaven White 9 Pentecost The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples Red 10 Harvest Thanksgiving for all creation Green Note : The colour from Pentecost to Advent is - Green