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Advent
Arrival
or
coming
of a person
Advent
-
First season
of the liturgical year, the church's annual cycle of feast days.
Advent Wreath
Traditional Advent decoration
during the Advent Season.
Prophecy Candle
Symbolizes
Hope
, reminding us that
Jesus or the Messiah is coming
Bethlehem Candle
Symbolizes
Peace
, it had foretold that the
Messiah
would be born in
Bethlehem
, which is also the birthplace of
King David
Shepherd's Candle
Symbolizes
Joy
, it represents shepherd's
great joy
, and the angels announced that Jesus came for
humble people
like them, too
Angel's Candle
Represents
Love
, to show
God's love
and
fulfil His promises
to humankind, and he came to bring people close to God and to each other again
Confession during Advent
To seek
forgiveness
for
past wrongdoings
and work towards personal spiritual growth
Christmas
Observed generally on the
25th December
to commemorate the
birth of Jesus
Celebrated as a
major festival
and
public holiday
in countries around the world
Different countries have
unique customs and traditions
associated with Christmas, reflecting their
cultural heritage
and
belief
Nativity Scene
Best day to display a
tableau
about the
Nativity scene
of Jesus Christ's birth
A popular tradition during the Christmas season and serves as a
visual representation
of the
Christmas story
Magi
or the
Three Wise Men
People that came to the
birth
of Jesus in
Bethlehem
, and they bring
presents
to the Messiah
Christmas Carols
Contribute to the
festive atmosphere
during the Christmas Season
Help to
bring people together
and foster a sense of community
Gift-giving
Refer to intentional acts of
kindness
,
generosity
, and
compassion
undertaken by individuals, or organizations during the period surrounding Christmas
Attending Masses
The
act of participating in religious services
, specifically Mass, held in
churches
Midnight Mass
(
Mass at Night
) - It marks the
beginning
of Christmas Day
Dawn Mass
(
Mass at Dawn
) - Anticipation of the
new day
and the
light
Day Mass
(Mass during the Day) - It is a
joyful
and
celebratory
Mass that emphasizes the incarnation of
Jesus
Ordinary
Refers to the "
ordinal numbers
", used to
name
and
count
the
Sundays
To provide a period of
growth
and
maturation
for Christians
To celebrate the
parables
and
teachings
of Jesus Christ
Liturgical Color
-
Green
Symbolizes
growth
,
life
, and
hope
Focuses on
personal growth
and
discipleship
The general atmosphere in liturgical practices is
calm
and
reflective
Occurrence -
Twice a year
Between
Epiphany
and Lent, and between Pentecost and
Advent
Two Fish and Basket of Loaves
Jesus' miracle and is commonly known as the
Feeding of the 5,000
Emphasizes that a
little faith
and
cooperation
can result in
great abundance
Lenten
The
40 days
represents Jesus spent fasting in the
wilderness
The date of
Lent
changes each year, depending on the date of
Easter
Ash Wednesday
The ashes used on Ash Wednesday made from the
burned palm leaves
used last year
Palm Sunday
Jesus arrived in
Jerusalem
on Sunday before his crucifixion and was greeted by crowds of people who laid leaves on the ground to honor him
Spy Wednesday
Judas Iscariot
secretly conspires with the
Jewish
and
Roman
leaders
Triduum
Final
three days
of Holy Week, which includes
Holy Thursday
,
Good Friday
, and
Holy Saturday
Maundy Thursday
Commemorates Jesus'
commandment to love one another
as He loved us
During Supper, Jesus predicts that one of the disciples will
betray
him, and that is
Judas Iscariot
In the Garden of
Gethsemane
, Judas Iscariot identify Jesus to the group by a kiss
Good Friday
Friday is traditionally observed as a day of
abstinence
Foods to consume during this day are
fish
,
fruits
,
vegetables
, and
water
The Roman governor,
Pontius Pilate
presented
Jesus
and
Barabbas
to the crowd
Black Saturday
Joseph of Arimathea
asked the Roman Governor for permission to
take down
and
bury
the body of Jesus
Three Pillars of Lent
Prayer
Fasting
Almsgiving
Prayer
People deepen their connection with God through
prayer
and
seeks forgiveness
Fasting
Avoiding certain foods or activities
as a means of self-discipline
Almsgiving
Acts of
charity
,
generosity
,
volunteerism
, aimed at
helping those in need
Easter
The word Easter comes from
Old English
, meaning simply the
East
It falls on the
first Sunday
after the
first Paschal Full Moon
Ascension Day
Jesus Christ ascended into heaven
40 days
after his
resurrection
The disciples
rejoiced
and
praised
God immediately after witnessing the event
Pentecost Sunday
It represents the
fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit
to empower his followers
It occurs
50 days
after
Easter Sunday
and marks the start of the Christian community's mission to spread
Jesus'
teachings
Liturgical Color -
White and Gold
These colors symbolize
joy
,
purity
, and the
resurrection
of Jesus Christ
Mary Magdalene
and
Mary, mother of Jesus
First witnesses
to Jesus' resurrection
The empty tomb of Jesus represents the
triumph of life over death
, mirroring Jesus' resurrection
Advent
comes from the Latin word
adventus.
Advent
- It has
four weeks
or
four Sundays
before the
Christmas
Season.
Advent Wreath
Represents
eternal life
, and the four candles represent the virtues of
hope, peace, joy, and love.
Four Advent Candles
Prophecy
candle
Bethlehem
candle
Shepherd's
candle
Angel's
candle