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The Liturgical Year

The Liturgical Year. 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. Seasons:. Advent Christmas Lent Triduum Easter

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The Liturgical Year

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  1. The Liturgical Year 7th Grade Religion

  2. 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.

  3. Seasons: • Advent • Christmas • Lent • Triduum • Easter • Ordinary Time

  4. Advent • starts the liturgical year • is the time to prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. • COLOR - purple/violet

  5. 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 - White

  6. 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/violet

  7. 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 red

  8. 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 red

  9. Ordinary Time 7th Grade Religion

  10. 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 - green

  11. 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 • Miracles

  12. 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.

  13. Holy Days of Obligation • Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – January 1st • 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 25

  14. 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 martyrs

  15. 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 martyrs

  16. Liturgical Colors • Green: • A sign of life and hope (the color of trees and plants) • Used during Ordinary Time

  17. Liturgical Colors • Purple/Violet • Represents expectation, preparation, and repentance • Used for Advent and Lent

  18. solemnity – a great celebration of the church. Every Sunday is a solemnity.

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