Holy Week

• Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a colt

  the people greeted him as the "earthly king"

  they shouted "Hosanna" which means "Save us"
• Holy Thursday

  Chrism mass in the cathedral
• Holy Thursday


  Celebration of Lord's supper
• Holy Thursday


  Washing of feet
• Holy Thursday


  Remembrance of 1st. eucharist and ordination of apostles
• Holy Thursday


  eucharistic adoration
• Holy Thursday


  was the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples, sharing a meal with them which was called the Last supper
• in the painting of the Last Supper

  includes 6 women and 2 children as well as Christ and his 12 apostles
• Gethsemane - meaning the "oil press" or "oil vat" referring to olive oil
• Good Friday


  Reading of the Passion
• Good Friday


  Prayer for all people
• Good Friday


  Veneration of the cross
• Good Friday


  Holy Communion
• Holy Saturday


  time of mourning
• Holy Saturday


  easter vigil
• Holy Saturday


  Paschal fire and candle
• Holy Saturday


  Easter gospel proclamation
• Holy Saturday


  Easter mass
• Holy Saturday


  renewal of baptismal promises
• Holy Saturday


  celebration of resurrection and new life