Liturgical Year in Catholic Faith
Explore the significance of the Liturgical Year in the Catholic faith, including details on liturgical colors, scriptures read during Mass, and the cycles of A, B, and C. Discover how the year is marked from Advent to Christ the King, distinct from the regular calendar year.
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Ministry Friends of Jesus and Mary Prayer Group for Children The Liturgical Year www.fcpeace.org
Jesus is born! Jesus teaches us! Jesus is coming! Jesus will die and resurrect! Jesus teaches us! Jesus dies! THE LITURGICAL YEAR THE CHURCH CELEBRATES THE WHOLE YEAR FOR JESUS. Jesus Resurrects! Jesus sends the Holy Spirit!
Liturgical colors used in Mass The priest wears a CHASUBLE with the colors of the liturgical season. Purple Used in Advent and Lent It means penance and preparation. Pink Used the 3rd week of Advent and 2 weeks before Easter It means anticipation. White/Gold Used in Christmas, Easter, feasts of the Virgin Mary and saints not martyred It means joy and purity. Green Used in Ordinary Time It means growth and hope. Red Used on Passion or Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and feast days of the apostles & martyrs. It means sacrifice. Black May be worn on All Souls Day, funeral masses and Good Friday. Not commonly used.
THE SCRIPTURES READ IN MASS DURING THE LITURGICAL YEAR There are 3 cycles: A, B and C throughout 3 years. Each cycle has its own sequence of readings from the Old Testament and the New Testament. The 3 cycles cover all Salvation History.
THE SCRIPTURES READ IN MASS DURING THE LITURGICAL YEAR In Cycle A , The main gospel read is St. Matthew. In Cycle B , The main gospel read is St. Mark. In Cycle C , The main gospel read is St. Luke. The Gospel of St. John is used on special occasions such as Holy Week, and for important feast days of the Church.
The Liturgical Year Remember that the Liturgical Year starts with the 1st week of ADVENT and ends with the Solemnity of Christ the King. The Liturgical year usually begins at the end of November or the beginning of December. It is not the same as the Calendar Year.
