Easter

• Easter


  The "East." The sun which rises in the East, bringing light, warmth, and hope, is a symbol of the rising Christ, who is the true Light of the world
• Paschal Candle


  A central symbol of the divine light, which is Christ
• Pure beeswax


  Represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother
• Easter Vigil


  The "mother of all vigils". On this holy night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacraments, and awaiting his return in glory
• Season of Easter


  The most important of all liturgical times, which Catholics celebrate as the Lord's resurrection from the dead, culminating in his Ascension to the Father and sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church
• Octave of Easter


  The eight days which stretch from the first to the second Sunday. It is a way of prolonging the joy of the initial day
• 50 days of Easter


  From the first Sunday to Pentecost
• Paschal Mystery


  Culminates in the Ascension of Jesus. After his appearance here on earth in his risen body, and "after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen", Jesus "was lifted up and a cloud took him from their sight"
• Solemnity of Pentecost


  Concludes the Easter season. It marks the occasion of God sending the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' disciples after his Resurrection. On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit gave the disciples the strength to fulfill their commission to spread the Good News of Jesus
• Holy Week (Filipino: Mahal na Araw; Spanish: Semana Santa) is a significant religious observance in the Philippines for the Catholics
• Filipino Catholic Traditions and Practices during the Celebration of Holy Week and Easter


  1. Palm Sunday (Waving the palaspas)
  2. Holy Thursday (Visita Inglesia)
  3. Fasting
  4. Senakulo
  5. Pabasa (day of washing the feet)
  6. Stations of the Cross
  7. Salubong
  8. Siete Palabras