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: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIk WdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__r8NmZpUMDJF UlBJUEhYU0U0T0o4V09JS05GM0wxMy4u 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…..
