Chapter 6: The Church Year
Opening prayer: Our Father
We Believe:
The church praises Jesus all year long
What does the word Praise mean to you?
Praise: to show God our love
All year long we gather at church to praise, thank God, and to celebrate all that Jesus has done for us.
Every year we have special times where we join together to praise and thank God. Let’s take a look at the special times in which we praise and thank God:
Advent: is a time of waiting. We wait and get ready for the coming of the Son of God (Christmas).
Color used in church: Purple. The color purple symbolizes preparation and repentance
This year Advent begins on Sunday November 27, 2022 and ends on Saturday December 24, 2022.
Christmas: is a time to celebrate the birth of the Son of God. We celebrate God’s greatest gift to us, his Son, Jesus.
Color used in church: White and/or Gold
This year Christmas will be on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Lent: is a time to remember all that Jesus has done for us. We get ready for the Church’s great celebration .
Color used in church: Purple
This year Lent begins on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 and ends the first week of April. First day of Lent always begins on Ash Wednesday.
The Three Days: are the Church’s greatest celebration. We remember and celebrate that Jesus died for us and rose to new life.
Color used in church: White and red
The Three Days begins three days before Easter Sunday
Easter: is a time of great joy. We rejoice and celebrate that Jesus rose to new life.
Color used in church: White and gold.
This year Easter will be on Sunday, April 17, 2022
Ordinary Time: is when we celebrate everything about Jesus, especially his life and teachings.
Color used in church: Green
The church year helps us to follow Jesus.
These different times in the church help us to remember and celebrate all that Jesus did for us.
