7 th Grade Religion The Liturgical year liturgical year a sequence of specific seasons and feasts that are celebrated in the liturgy during a year In each year we celebrate the whole life of Jesus Christ ID: 488736
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The Liturgical Year
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The Liturgical year
liturgical year
– a sequence of specific seasons
and
feasts
that are celebrated in the liturgy during a year. In each year, we celebrate the whole life of Jesus Christ.Slide3
Seasons:
Advent
Christmas
Lent
Triduum
Easter
Ordinary
TimeSlide4
Advent
starts the liturgical year
is the time to prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
COLOR - purple/violetSlide5
Christmas
begins on Christmas Day
is a celebration of the birth of the Son of God
we celebrate that God is with us always.
COLOR - WhiteSlide6
Lent
begins on Ash Wednesday
We remember that Jesus suffered, died, and rose to new life to save us from our sins and give us new life in the Kingdom of God.
We work to grow closer to Jesus and one another through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Preparing for the Easter
Triduum
.
COLOR - purple/violetSlide7
Triduum
the Church’s greatest and most important celebration
means “three days”
Starts on sunset on Holy Thursday and continues through Good Friday and Holy Saturday until sunset on Easter Sunday
we remember and celebrate the suffering, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
COLOR – white/gold
except for Good Friday, which is redSlide8
Easter
Begins on sunset Easter Sunday and continues until Pentecost
we rejoice in Jesus’ resurrection and the new life we have in Jesus Christ
Also celebrate Christ’s Ascension into Heaven.
COLOR – white
except for Pentecost which is redSlide9
Ordinary Time
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Ordinary Time
Celebrated in two parts: between Christmas and Lent, and between Easter and Advent
we celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
learn what it means to be his disciples
Last day of the liturgical year: Christ the King
COLOR - greenSlide11
What is “Ordinary?”
Ordinary Time means “counted” or “ordered” time
The purpose of Ordinary Time is to celebrate Christ in every way:
His Life
Teachings
Parables
MiraclesSlide12
Scripture
Scripture readings during OT are not focused on a theme.
Scripture comes from a variety of books in order to give us a strong foundation
There are three cycles that the Church follows:
Cycle A – Gospel of Matthew
Cycle B – Gospel of Mark
Cycle C – Gospel of Luke*
The Gospel of John is reading each year during seasons outside of OT.Slide13
Holy Days of Obligation
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – January 1
st
Ascension – forty days after Easter
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15
All Saints’ Day – November 1
Immaculate Conception – December 8
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ – December 25Slide14
Liturgical Colors
White
Joy, purity, and victory
Used for the Christmas and Easter
also used for the feasts of Our Lord, Mary, the angels, and for saints who are not martyrsSlide15
Liturgical Colors
Red
Represents the color of blood and sacrifice
Represents the Holy Spirit (the color of fire)
Used on Passion Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost, and Confirmation
Used on masses for martyrsSlide16
Liturgical Colors
Green:
A sign of life and hope (the color of trees and plants)
Used during Ordinary TimeSlide17
Liturgical Colors
Purple/Violet
Represents expectation, preparation, and repentance
Used for Advent and LentSlide18
solemnity
– a great celebration of the church. Every Sunday is a solemnity.