The document summarizes the key aspects of the liturgical year calendar for the Catholic Church. It describes the different liturgical seasons including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter Triduum, and Ordinary Time. It explains that each season has its own theological emphasis, scriptural readings, and colors for vestments and decorations. The liturgical year begins in Advent and ends with the feast of Christ the King.

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Green, seen everywhere
in plants and trees,
symbolizes life and hope
and is used during

6. The colors violet or
purple in Advent help us to
remember that we are
preparing for the coming

7. Rose may be used on the
Third Sunday of
Advent, Gaudete
Sunday, and on the Fourth
Sunday of Lent, Laetare

8. 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
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

9. Advent
Christmas
Ordinary Time or Time
after Epiphany
Lent
Easter Triduum
Easter Season
Ordinary Time, Time after
Pentecost, Time after
LITURGICAL SEASONS
Trinity

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Feasts
and
Events
in
The Liturgical Calendar

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

15. 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

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

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

20. O Red holly berries - It
symbolizes the blood shed
by Christ for mankind. They
remind us that Christ came
into this world to die for us
and redeem us. It is through
the shedding of His blood
that we have eternal life.
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.
O Violet Candle- represents
repentance.
O Pink Candle- symbolizes
joy.
O Central Candle( Christ
Candle)- represents
Christ himself who is
born to save people from
their sins.

21. • 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.