Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday, in the first day of Holy Week and the Sunday before Easter Sunday, commemorating Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Holy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter Sunday, observed in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s institution of the Holy Eucharist and Holy Priesthood, and Washing of the Feet during the Last Supper. This will be followed by adoration until 10pm at which time the benediction will occur.
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday. Good Friday is observed annually by Christians as the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. From the early days of Christianity, Good Friday was observed as a day of sorrow, penance and fasting. This is the only day of the year when the Catholic Church does not celebrate Holy Mass and holds a service instead.
Holy Saturday is a day when we remember Jesus' entombment. It is a preparation day. It is a day of quiet and prayerful reflection on the true gravity of the crucifixion and Jesus' redemptive sacrifice. Easter Vigil begins after sunset.
The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.
The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.