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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