Colors of the Church
This color is worn during Lent and is also the color of a grape.
Purple
We celebrate Jesus rising from the dead on this Sunday.
Easter
This joyful "A" word is hidden during Lent but shouted at Easter.
Alleluia
On Palm Sunday, we wave these green branches from a tree.
Palms
This group of 12 men were Jesus' closest friends and ate the Last Supper with Him.
The Apostles (or Disciples)
On Pentecost, the priest wears this color to represent "tongues of fire."
Red
This "Great Week" starts on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter.
Holy Week
The number of days Jesus spent in the desert (and the length of Lent).
40
We use this to make a cross on our foreheads at the start of Lent.
Ashes
After Jesus died, He was placed inside this "room" carved out of rock.
The Tomb
This bright color is used for Easter and Christmas to show pure joy.
White (or Gold)
This day is the "Birthday of the Church" when the Holy Spirit arrived.
Pentecost
This word means "to go without food" or to give something up.
Fasting
Jesus used these two items (food and drink) at the Last Supper.
Bread & Wine
This Person of the Holy Trinity came down like fire to help the Apostles be brave.
The Holy Spirit
Ordinary Time uses this color, which reminds us of growing grass and life.
Green
On this Friday, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross.
Good Friday
This word means the bread and wine have become Jesus' Body and Blood.
Eucharist
This animal represents the Holy Spirit coming down from Heaven.
Dove
On Holy Thursday, Jesus did this to the Apostles' feet to show them how to serve
Washed them
This "rose" color is worn only two Sundays a year to show we are almost at a feast.
Pink (or Rose)
This is the very first season of the liturgical year where we wait for Jesus.
Advent
This word for the "King’s Parade" on Palm Sunday means "Save us!"
Hosanna
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on this humble, four-legged animal.
Donkey
This man was forced to help Jesus carry His Cross on the way to Calvary.
Simon of Cyrene