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Liturgical Year

The Church Year or Liturgical Year begins in November or December and centers upon events in the life of our Lord Jesus and His Church.

 

The Baptism of Our Lord  

The Transfiguration of Our Lord

Ash Wednesday

Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday

Maundy Thursday

Good Friday

The Resurrection of Our Lord

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Day of Pentecost

The Holy Trinity

The Reformation Day

All Saints Day

Christ the King

Christmas Eve 

Christmas Day

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Advent

November-December

"Advent starts on the last Sunday of November or the first Sunday of December, depending on the year.

Advent" is derived from the Latin Adventus, which means going. Adventus denotes the approach of a person of honor, strength, and glory, someone with authority to bestow favor or inflict punishment. For Christians, Advent is a time of preparing for Christmas, vigilant anticipation for Christ's reappearance and cultivating the gift of patience for everyday life.

Epiphany

January-February

Epiphany starts on January 6th. The season's duration is dependent on the date of Easter. We celebrate Transfiguration Sunday on the last Sunday of Epiphany. The Lord's significant presence to His subjects with signs, miracles, and gifts was offered at His own cost. That is known as the Epiphany of Jesus. The magi, or the assembly of the gentiles as God's creatures, are the focus of Epiphany. It is all for our Lord's Baptism, who prepares the waters of Baptism for us. Epiphany commemorates Jesus' first sign or miracle at Cana to bless a marriage.

Holy Week

March-April

Holy week occurs one week before Easter Sunday.

There is no other week in the Lutheran Church Liturgical Year with such a powerful atmosphere of extraordinary commitment. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, we become immersed in the central mystery of God's mission of redemption through the death and resurrection of the Lord. Holy Week encompasses not only the final days of Lent but also the commemoration of Christ's Passion.

Holy Week consists of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday,  Good Friday & The Resurrection of Oor Lord.

Christmas

December -January

Christmas starts on December 25. It refers to the liturgy commemorating the day Christ became one of us. Rather than the birthday itself, we honor the mystery of heaven found in Christ's creation. We rejoice in the miracle of God becoming a man in Christ, our King, and Servant.

The Christmas season also emphasizes the name of the Lord our God since Jesus must have received His name eight days after His birth when He was circumcised. When the Lord's angel came to Joseph and informed him that Mary was with child by the Holy Spirit, the angel also told Joseph what to call the child: Jesus, which means the LORD saves (Matthew. 1:20-21). When He was circumcised eight days after his birth, Joseph and Mary called Him Jesus, as the angel had told him to do.

Lent

February- April

Ash Wednesday could arrive as early as February 6 or as late as March 10. The timing of Lent correlates with the date of Easter. Every year, Ash Wednesday occurs 46 days before Easter.The term "Lent" derives from the same source as one of the German words, "Lenz," which means spring. When nature awakens from the end of winter, the Christian discovers the newness of life in Christ, emerging from the death of sin. Over the 40 days of Lent, God's baptized people cleanse their souls by the discipline of repentance, prayer, and fasting. Lent is when God's people joyfully prepare for the Paschal feast (Easter). It is when God renews His people's zeal in faith and life. Grant us the fullness of grace that belongs to God's children.

Pentecost

May-June

During the season of Pentecost, the Gospel readings focus on Jesus' teachings. Recite the Athanasian Creed in unison or sections on Trinity Sunday.

Pentecost is a Greek word that means "50", regarding the Old Testament feast celebrated 50 days after Passover. Pentecost is celebrated by Christians 50 days after Easter. The Lord poured out His Spirit during Pentecost. Once exclusive to a select few, God's blessing extends to everyone. We have access to the love of the Father and Son. We are accepted into the most loving communion with the Father since we are united in Christ. That is a call to repentance due to the witness of the Holy Spirit.

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