Explore how the liturgical year celebrates and commemorates the life of Christ. Each season and feast is celebrated in a special way, and hold great significance for Catholics today.
The Church year is split into different seasons based on the life of Christ.
The liturgical year starts with AdventThe four weeks leading up to Christmas; during this period, Christians anticipate the story of the Nativity. at the end of November/beginning of December, and ends the same time the following year.
The main seasons are:
Advent
Christmas
Lent/Holy Week
Easter
Ordinary Time
In addition to these, feast days are also celebrated throughout the year. By celebrating the liturgical year, a Catholic is celebrating the life and mystery of Christ.