1. LITURGICAL YEAR Ordinary Time –Christmas

2. Liturgical Year Cycle of feasts and seasons in the Church
Celebrating events of Jesus’ life and presence in the Church
Jesus’ life, death, Resurrection, and Ascension

3. Ordinary Time Liturgical Color Occurs twice in the year Purpose Green
Growth, hope, and life
Occurs twice in the year
Between Christmas and Lent
Between summer and the fall
Pentecost-Feast of Christ the King
Purpose
To recall the life of Jesus
Reminded that God is always there to help us live as Christians

4. Advent First Sunday 4 week period Liturgical Colors
Liturgical Calendar year begins
4 week period
Prepare for the birth of Jesus
Liturgical Colors
Purple
Sorrow for sin and preparation
Pink
Joy and happiness for the coming of Jesus.

5. Symbols of Advent Advent Wreath Circle of greens 4 Candles Jesse Tree
Reminds us that God has NO beginning and No end
4 Candles
3 purple
1 pink
One candle is lit each week
Jesse Tree
Displays Jesus’ family history
Helps us understand our faith

6. Christmas Birth of Jesus Liturgical Color
Celebrating the world’s greatest gift
Liturgical Color
White
Glory, joy, and innocence

7. Celebrating the Feast Giving gifts Decorate with lights
God gave us the most perfect gift of all:
His Son, Jesus
Decorate with lights
Jesus is the Light of the World
Send warm greetings
Savior was sent to fill our world with peace and joy