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The Liturgical Calendar

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The Liturgical Calendar
Catechism for First Holy Communion Year 2
23 Jan, 2021
Duration: 1hr:30 mins
Prayer Before Catechism
All: In the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen.
Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God
All: And let us adore him
Leader: Let us Pray:
All: O my God, for love of you, I am going to listen during this catechism lesson. Give me the grace to know
you, to love you, to serve you and faithfully practice all that I learn. I will continue, O my God to do everything
for love of you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen.
Review Last Week’s Class / Quiz
Holy Order and Matrimony:
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The Liturgical Calendar
Expectations
Lead Catechumen to understand:
• The Seasons in the church year
• Significance of each season
• Major events in each season and their significance
The Liturgical Calendar
Liturgical Seasons
1. Advent: Starts Sunday after feast of Christ the king; 4 Sundays
before Christmas and ends on Dec 24
2. Christmas: Starts on Christmas vigil and ends on the Baptism
of Jesus
3. Ordinary Time: From the Baptism of Jesus to Tuesday
before Ash Wednesday
4. Lent: start from Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday
before Easter. Last 3 days known as Easter Triduum
5. Easter: Starts Easter Sunday and ends on Pentecost
6. Ordinary Time: Starts from Pentecost to the Saturday after
feast of Christ the King
Advent Season Phil 4:5 / Mk 1
Nov / Dec
Meaning / Significance: A time of preparation for
Christ’s coming at Christmas, Christ coming into our
lives everyday and His final coming at the end of time
Colour: Purple which represents Penance and
Preparation
Feast During Advent
8 Dec: Immaculate Conception of our Lady
Christmas Season
Mt 1:18-2:12
Meaning / Significance: Celebration of the birth of our
savior, the promised messiah
Colour: White or Gold which represents Joy and happiness
Special Celebrations / Feast
25 Dec: Christmas, the bith of Jesus Christ
Holy Family Sunday between Christmas and new year
Jan 1 Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Sunday after new Year The Epiphany –making known
Sunday after Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus
Ordinary Season
Meaning / Significance: Time outside the major
seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. A time
for growth and maturation, a time in which the
mystery of Christ is called to penetrate our hearts.
Colour: Green which represents Hope and Growth
Major Celebrations in Ordinary Time
15 Aug: Assumption of our Lady
01 Nov: Feast of all Saints
02 Nov: Feast of all souls
Last Sunday in Ordinary Time: Feast of Christ the King
Lenten Season
Meaning / Significance: Preparation for Easter
through Prayer, Repentance from Sin, Prayer,
Fasting/Abstinence, Alms giving & Self denial
Colour: Purple which represents Penance and
Preparation
Major Celebrations during lent
Ash Wednesday
Stations of the Cross
Palm Sunday / Passion Sunday
Holy Thursday – Last Supper
Good Friday – The Lords Passion and
Holy Saturday
Easter Season
Meaning / Significance: Celebration of Christ victory over
death and the hope of resurrection we have on the last day
Colour: White or Gold which represents Joy and Happiness
Major Celebrations
Easter Sunday
Ascension Thursday
Pentecost Sunday
Wrap up
Questions/ Answer
What season begins the Church’s liturgical Year
What do we celebrate on the last Sunday of ordinary time
What is the importance of advent and lent
How can you participate in Lent
What are the main activities during Lent
How is the Holy Mass related with the Last Supper and the events of Good Friday
Home work
Discuss with your Parents:
• What can I do during the coming Lent to prepare myself for Easter when I will receive
Christ in Holy Communion?
• Why is the bible called the word of God?
Closing Prayer
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen
Our Father….
Thank God for the day….
We fly to your patronage…..
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