Religion

• Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar and is observed by many denominations.
• It is a day of fasting, repentance, and reflection for Christians, leading up to the celebration of Easter.
• Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. It commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
• The name "Palm Sunday" is derived from the palm branches that were laid on the ground to welcome Jesus.
• The Last Supper refers to the final meal that, according to the Christian Bible, Jesus shared with his apostles before his crucifixion.
• Washing the feet is a symbolic act of humility and service.
• Chrism is perfumed oil blessed by the bishop on Holy Thursday. It is an ancient symbol of strength. Soldiers, athletes, and kings were always anointed with oil.
• The word chrism has that same root as the word, "Christ," "anointed one.
• The passion and death of Jesus refer to the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as depicted in the New Testament of the Bible.
• The passion narrative typically includes the events leading up to Jesus' arrest, his trial, crucifixion, and ultimately his death on the cross.
• The biblical accounts of the passion and death of Jesus can be found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
• The crucifixion is a significant symbol in Christianity, representing redemption and salvation through Jesus' sacrifice.
• Good Friday is a day of solemn reflection and mourning to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
• Fire is considered a symbol of purification, transformation, and divine presence.
• The blessing of water is a significant ritual in many Christian traditions, particularly in the Catholic Church and some Protestant denominations.
• A large candle that symbolizes the risen Christ. It is often decorated with a cross, symbols of the resurrection, the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, and the year.
• The term “Paschal” concerns Easter or Passover.
• Resurrection of the Lord typically refers to the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• Resurrection of the Lord is a central and foundational tenet of Christianity, celebrated on Easter Sunday.
• Pentecost is a significant feast that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ.
• Pentecost is a Christian holiday which takes place on the 50th day after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit.
• Pentecost is derived from the Greek word "pentēkostē," meaning fiftieth.