Liturgical Seasons
the time from sunset of Easter Sunday to sunset of Pentecost Sunday
Easter Season
is a sacrament of healing
Penance
God’s divine life and love
Sacraments are special times when we encounter God
Grace
The Eucharist is a
sacrifice and sacrament
Ash Wednesday begins this season
Lent
consecrates a person in the name and person of Jesus Christ to serve God and the people of God
Holy Orders
God’s mercy and love that comes to us in the sacrament of Penance
Forgiving
this is where we proclaim God’s word
Liturgy of the Word
the beginning of the liturgical year
Ordinary Time
– anointing with chrism and receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Confirmation
a serious offense knowingly and willingly committed against God or our neighbor
Mortal Sin
the birthday of the Church; 50 days after Easter
Pentecost
an ancient prayer gesture that takes places within the rites of Confirmation, Holy Order, and Anointing of the Sick
Laying of hands
the cycle of feasts and seasons celebrating the events of Jesus’ life and presence in the Church
Liturgical Year
forty days after Easter and marks the end of Jesus’ earthly life
Ascension
contains symbols that signify the receiving light of Christ, being clothed in Christ, cleansed of sin, and strengthened for life
Baptism
symbolizes the presence of the Risen Lord, it is kept near the baptismal font in Church to be used at funerals and for Easter
Paschal Candle