The Christian/Liturgical Year Flashcards
What is the Christian Year also known as?
The Liturgical Year
What does Liturgical mean?
worship of God
What is the Liturgical/Christian Year?
the cycle of events that celebrate key events in Jesus’ life
What is the Paschal/Easter/Holy Triduum?
The final 3 days of Lent:
-The evening of Holy Thursday
-Good Friday
-Holy Saturday
-Easter Sunday
What are the 4 main colours in the Christian/Liturgical Year?
-purple
-gold/yellow/white
-red
-green
When does the Christian Year start?
On the first Sunday of Advent
When does the Christian Year end?
On the Feast of Christ the King
Why does the colours of the clothes of the priest and the alter change throughout the year?
to reflect the time of year
What does purple mean?
this is a time of preparation like Advent or Lent
What does gold/yellow/white mean?
this is a time of celebration like Christmas or Easter
What does red mean?
This is a time of the Holy Spirit or to remember the death of a Martyr or a Saint
What does green mean?
this is the normal colour - ordinary time
What colour would the priest wear on the 1st Sunday of Advent?
purple
What colour would the priest wear on Ash Wednesday?
purple
What colour would the priest wear on Good Friday?
red
