The Christian Year Flashcards
What is the Christian Year also known as?
Liturgical Year
When does the Christian Church Year start?
The first Sunday of Advent
When does the Christian Church Year end?
It ends on the Feast of Christ the King(20th November)
What are the 5 main colours that a priest wears?
Purple,gold,red,pink and green
When does the priest wear purple?
At a time of preparation like Advent or Lent
When does the priest wear gold or yellow or white?
At a time of celebration like Christmas or Easter
When does the priest wear red?
This is at the time of the holy spirit or to remember the death of a matyr or saint
When does the priest wear green?
This is the normal colour,the colour of ordinary time
When does a priest wears pink?
A priest would wear this colour in the third week of advent
