The Easter liturgical season in the Catholic Church is one of the most important and joyous times of the liturgical year. It is a time of profound spiritual renewal and rejoicing for Catholics worldwide, as we celebrate the central tenant of our faith – the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
# 1. Easter Sunday:
The central celebration of the Christian faith, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is a day of great joy and triumph, marked by special Masses, processions, and the proclamation of the Resurrection.
#2. Easter Octave:
The eight days following Easter Sunday are known as the Easter Octave. Each day is celebrated as a solemnity, with the Easter joy continuing throughout the week.
#3. Divine Mercy Sunday:
The Sunday following Easter Sunday is designated as Divine Mercy Sunday, a celebration instituted by Pope John Paul II to honor the mercy of God, particularly as revealed in the revelations to Saint Faustina Kowalska.
#4. Ascension of the Lord:
Forty days after Easter Sunday, Catholics commemorate the Ascension of Jesus into heaven. It is a Holy Day of Obligation in many dioceses.
#5. Pentecost:
Fifty days after Easter, Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and marks the birth of the Church. It is often called the “birthday of the Church.”
