Liturgical Calendar

Each season of the liturgical calendar serves to guide the worship and spiritual life of the church. This helps congregants to reflect on the life of Christ and the overarching narrative of salvation history.

The use of specific colors, readings, and themes during each season enhances the worship experience and fosters a deeper connection to the Christian faith.

Advent

Focus: Preparation for the coming of Christ, both in celebration of His birth and anticipation of His second coming

Duration: Begins four Sundays before Christmas

Colors: Purple (or blue) symbolizes hope and penitence

Christmas

Focus: The birth of Jesus Christ

Duration: Celebrated from December 25 to January 5 (Epiphany)

Colors: White symbolizes purity and joy

Epiphany

Focus: Celebrates the manifestation of Christ's divinity

Duration: January 6, marking the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles

Colors: Green symbolizes growth and life

Lent

Focus: A season of reflection, penance, and preparation for the resurrection of Christ

Duration: Begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter

Colors: Purple symbolizes penitence and preparation

Holy Week

Focus: Commemorates the events of Christ's passion, including Palm Sunday, Maundy 

Duration: The final week of Lent, leading up to Easter Sunday

Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday

Easter

Focus: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Duration: Begins on Easter Sunday and lasts for 50 days until Pentecost

Colors: White symbolizes joy and victory

Pentecost

Focus: Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles

Duration: Celebrated 50 days after Easter

Colors: Red symbolizes the fire of the Holy Spirit

Ordinary Time

Focus: Reflects on the teachings and ministry of Jesus

Duration: The time between the liturgical seasons, divided into two parts: after Epiphany and after Pentecost

Colors: Green symbolizes growth and life