1. The Church Sanctifying-Worship
Grade 8 Ch 8

2. The Liturgical Year
Read the entire first paragraph on pg under “The Liturgical Year”.
The Liturgical year cycles through different seasons just like the natural year.
The liturgical year parallels the life of Christ on earth and is based on the central mysteries of the faith.
Each part of the liturgical year is symbolized by a certain color.
The biggest feasts of the year are Pentecost, Christmas, and Easter.

3. Different Mass Vestments

4. Lent and Advent
Advent prepares our hearts for the birth of Jesus at Christmas. Read the first paragraph under Advent & Christmas on pg 56 SM.
Lent is a time of repentance. Lent prepares our hearts for the Passion and death of Jesus during Holy Week. Read the first paragraph under Lent & Easter on pg 57 SM.
Both of these liturgical periods are aimed to prepare us to celebrate the coming liturgical celebration.

5. Lent & Advent

6. Ordinary Time
The remainder of the Church year surrounding Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, Advent, and Lent is called Ordinary Time.
During Ordinary Time, the Church reflects on the teachings of Christ.
The liturgical color for Ordinary Time is green. This symbolizes life and growth.