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Seasons of the Liturgical Year Lent Advent - This is six-week period of penance before Easter. This is four weeks before of preparation -...

Seasons of the Liturgical Year Lent Advent - This is six-week period of penance before Easter. This is four weeks before of preparation - Consists of the Sacred Paschal Triduum, before the celebration of Jesus’ birth the holiest “Three Days’ of the Church’s From the latin word “come into,” as Jesus year, where the Christian people recall the came into the world for us suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Adventus (latin) – coming Advent – coming of Jesus Easter Advent Wreath - This is 50 days of joyful celebration of the Origin The first missionaries of Europe took Lord’s resurrection from the dead and his advantage of the pagan traditions sending forth of the Holy Spirit. to evangelize. One of the consisted Liturgical Colors of lighting candles during winter, which represented the sun god. Purple Advent and Lent Circular represents God’s eternal love for us Red Passion Sunday, Good Friday, shape and also speaks of our own love Pentecost, and the feast of the towards the Lord and others, which Apostles and martyrs need to be renewed constantly. Rose/Pink Third Sunday in Advent and fourth Branches Green is the color of hope and life. Sunday during Lent Our biggest hope should be to Green Ordinary Time achieve a close union with God as White/Gold Easter, Christmas, seasons and the tree and its branches. feasts of the Blessed Mother, and Candles The four candles are lit each Sunday angels and saints who weren’t of Advent. They represent the martyred dissipation of darkness as we approach the birth of the Lord. 1st Sunday - Hope The Lord’s Supper (Prophecy Candle) 2nd Sunday – Love “Take and eat; this is my body” (Bethlehem Candle) - Jesus is offering His body to His disciples 3rd Sunday – Joy under the appearance of bread. (Shepherd’s Candle) 4th Sunday – Peace “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the (Angel’s Candle) covenant…” - Jesus is offering the wine to His disciples, Christmas declaring it to be His blood that establishes a new covenant between God and - This recalls the Nativity of Jesus Christ and humanity. His manifestation to the people of the world. Matthew 26:29 - Starts with the birth of Christ - Ends with the Baptism of the Lord - Jesus promised He will drink it again with - 12 days them in heaven Ordinary Time The Holy Eucharist - Divided into two sections (one with the Holy Eucharist span of 4-8 weeks after Christmas Time and another lasting about six months after - The Sacrament in which Jesus Christ is truly Easter time), wherein the faithful consider and physically present under the the fullness of Jesus’ teachings and works appearance of the wine and bread. among His people. - It is a way to be close to Him 1 Two Parts of the Holy Eucharist Holy Mass Liturgy of the Word - The Liturgy in which the mystery of Liturgy of the Eucharist salvation is accomplished concludes with the sending forth of the faithful, so that : When and how did Jesus institute The Holy they may fulfill God’s will in their daily lives. Eucharist during His earthly ministry? - The form of this Sacrament is the words of - Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist during Jesus, the effect of which is our spiritual the Last Supper, which took place on the nourishment that makes us His own Body – night before His crucifixion. The Church. Transubstantiation Order of Mass - The bread and wine no longer exist as they Introductory Rites are, but truly become His Body and Blood. Liturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Eucharist Different Names of The Holy Eucharist Concluding Rites Eucharist Anointing of the Sick - It is an action of thanksgiving to God. - Church’s continuous ministry of care and comfort to the person and the community. Lord’s Supper - Often, illness provokes a search for God - It is connected with the supper which and a return for Him… Jesus took with His disciples on the eve of Spiritual strength His passion. Union with the passion of Christ - This Sacrament has to be sustained in Breaking of Bread giving the Body of Christ to the sick or dying person after anointing. - He blessed, broken, and distributed the - After laying on if hands by the priest to bread at the Last Supper. anoint the sick person, the Holy Eucharistic Assembly Communion is given. - Way for sick people to be healed through - It is celebrated amid the assembly of the prayer and anointing of the oil (James faithful, the visible expression of the 5:14-15) Church. Viaticum Memorial - Another name for the communion given - It commemorates the Lord’s Passion and when the sick person is dying Resurrection. - “food for the journey” Holy Sacrifice 3 Levels of Care: Bishop James Allan Wilkowski - It makes present the one sacrifice of Christ 1st Level Care of the closest circle of persons the Savior and includes the Church’s who surround the sick or dying offering. person, usually family, neighbors, Holy and Divine Liturgy and friends. 2nd Level Care of the parish community. - It is the center and most intense expression 3rd Level Care of the Church may be in the celebration of the Sacrament. considered pastoral or hospital care. Holy Communion - We unite ourselves to Christ. 2 Rite of Anointing of the Sick Sacrament of Penance - Begins with the Liturgy of the Word - An act of courage or fortitude wherein - Prayer for the faithful is an important part one is willing to accept acts of of the Anointing of the Sick. mortification and prayers, resolves to struggle against future sins, not out of fear Form (word) of God, but out of love for God and a - “Through this holy anointing may the Lord sense of humility. in His mercy help you with the grace if the Four essential components in the Rites of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you Sacrament of Reconciliation: from sin save you and raise you up.” 1.Contrition Matter (visible sign) - Expression of regret or sorrow - Anointing with oil on the forehead and the hands. 2.Confession Effects - Confess our sins to a priest - The sick person receives physical healing, 3.Acts of Penance spiritual strength and is either restored to the life and activities if the community or is - Actions to show we are sorry prepared for the final journey to the 4.Absolution Father. - Term for the priest’s words that forgive our Reconciliation sins - It means to once again re-establish Matter (visible sign) “eyelash to eyelash” contact in a relationship. - Verbal confession of sin - Brings us eye to eye with God once more. Parable of the Prodigal Son Sacrament of Conversion - Focuses on God’s boundless love, grace, - Other name for the Sacrament of and forgiveness. Reconciliation - It highlights repentance and restoration, - - Turning toward God on part of a sinner or emphasizing that God rejoices when a a turning toward the Church of God by sinner returns to Him accepting its doctrine and discipline. - His father runs and hugs him with joy 3 Phases of Conversion Jubilee Year Preparation - Year of celebration and forgiveness Merit - Every after 25 years Glory - One way one might celebrate the Jubilee Year is by prayer Disclosure/Confession of Sins Pope Francis - Acknowledging one sin against God and others. - Announced 2025 as the Jubilee Year - Praising the holiness if God and of His Bible mercy toward the sinners. - 2 Main Parts: New and Old Testament - 73 books (OT: 46 books & NT: 27 books) Parable of the Good Samaritan - Teaches us about a good neighbor 3  Sunday Gospels Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Summary: The people begin to wonder if John the Luke 3:1-6 Baptist might be the Messiah, but he clarifies that Summary: The passage introduces John the he is only preparing the way for someone greater Baptist, who begins his ministry during the reigns of who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. John Emperor Tiberius and local rulers like Pontius Pilate. speaks of the Messiah's power to bring both He preaches repentance for the forgiveness of salvation and judgment. In verses 21-22, after sins, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah. John calls for John baptizes Jesus, the heavens open, and the the preparation of the Lord's way, symbolizing the Holy Spirit descends on Jesus in the form of a removal of obstacles and the straightening of dove. A voice from heaven declares, "You are my paths for the coming of God's salvation for all Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased," people. marking the affirmation of Jesus' identity and divine mission. Luke 3:10-18 Summary: The crowds ask John the Baptist what they should do to repent, and he gives them John 2:1-11 practical advice: share with those in need, act Summary: Jesus performs His first miracle at a justly, and be content with what you have. Tax wedding in Cana. When the wine runs out, His collectors and soldiers also seek guidance, and mother, Mary, tells Him about the problem. John advises them to be fair and honest in their Despite initially saying His time has not yet come, dealings. He also warns that the coming Messiah Jesus instructs the servants to fill six stone jars with will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, bringing water. He then turns the water into wine, and it is both salvation and judgment. John tells the the best wine served at the wedding. This miracle people that while he baptizes with water, the one reveals Jesus' divine power, and His disciples coming after him is much greater and will bring a believe in Him as a result. It marks the beginning of deeper transformation. His public ministry. Matthew 2:1-12 Summary: The Magi, wise men from the East, followed a star to Jerusalem to find the newborn "King of the Jews." King Herod, threatened by the news, secretly instructed them to report back once they found the child. The Magi located Jesus in Bethlehem, worshiped Him, and presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. After being warned in a dream, they chose not to return to Herod, instead traveling back to their country by a different route. 4