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The Liturgical Year Flashcards

1
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When does the Liturgical year begin?

A

First Sunday of Advent

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In the Liturgical Calendar, what does the colour green represent?

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Growth and hope

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In the Liturgical Calendar, what does the colour red represent?

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Goodness and strength

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In the Liturgical Calendar, what does the colour white represent?

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Light and hope

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In the Liturgical Calendar, what does the colour purple represent?

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Penance and fasting

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What does advent mean?

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‘the coming’ or ‘the approach’

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What does Christmas celebrate?

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The birth of Jesus

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When does the Christmas season begin and end?

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Begins on Christmas Day and ends on 3rd Sunday after Christmas

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How long does Lent last?

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40 days

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When does Lent finish?

A

Easter Sunday morning

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When does Lent begin?

A

Ash Wednesday

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What is the final week of Lent known as?

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Holy Week

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What happened on Palm Sunday?

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Jesus enters Jerusalem riding a donkey. People waved palm branches in his honour

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What happened on Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday?

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Jesus eats his Last Supper with the disciples and is arrested at the Garden of Gethsemane

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What happened on Good Friday?

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Jesus is tried and put to death by crucifixion. His body is laid in a tomb

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What happened on Holy Saturday?

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Jesus’ body lies in the tomb. The people wait

17
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What happened on Easter Sunday?

A

Jesus rises from the dead

18
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What is the Easter Triduum?

A

The last three days of Lent

19
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When does the Easter Triduum begin and end?

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Begins on Holy Thursday night and ends on Holy Saturday

20
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When does Easter begin, how long does it last for and when does it end?

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Begins on Easter Sunday, lasts for 50 days and ends on Pentecost

21
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What does Easter celebrate?

A

The resurrection of Jesus

22
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How do Christians celebrate Easter Sunday?

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  • Sunrise services
  • Churches decorated with white and gold
  • Candles are lit
  • Churches decorated with spring flowers
  • Hot cross buns and Easter eggs are eaten
  • Attend Mass and Holy Communion
  • Easter hymns sung
23
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What is ordinary time?

A

The remainder of the Christian year

24
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How much of the Liturgical year is ordinary time?

A

60% or 33 weeks

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