catholic liturgical calendar

Here is a website explaining the Liturgical Year in the Catholic Church. I hope it helps as I am not sure want you want.
http://www.fisheaters.com/time.html

2006-07-16 04:46:03 by Murray L

A short explanation and overview of the liturgical year, in the context of the Roman Catholic tradition. This is the result of a long, and in my ...

What is the form of the liturgical rite of confirmation in Catholicism?
Also, how many days do Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and ordinary time last?

+ Confirmation +

Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments, namely Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders.

Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation, namely Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. A person who has received all three of these sacraments is considered a fully initiated Catholic.

The priest or bishop lays their hands upon the person receiving Confirmation, the priest or bishop says, "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit," the person says, "Amen," and then they are anointed with holy oil (just like King David).

Confirmation:
+ Brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace:
+ Roots us more deeply in the divine childhood which makes us cry, "Abba! Father!"
+ Unites us more firmly to Christ;
+ Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;
+ Renders our bond with the Church more perfect
+ Gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross

A fully initiated Catholic can be:
+ A godparent
+ A Confirmation sponsor
+ A lector who reads scripture at Mass
+ An extraordinary minister of the Eucharist
. + At Mass
. + To the sick
+ A Sacristan
+ A Cantor
+ And many other ministries

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1285 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2s ect2chpt1art2.htm

+ Liturgical Calendar +

The season of Advent starts four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas eve. Depending on the day of the week that Christmas falls on Advent can be as short as 22 days of as long as 28 days. In 2007, Advent will start on December 2.

The season of Christmas starts on December 25 and lasts 12 days (yes, the 12 days of Christmas) until Epiphany on January 6.

The season of Lent lasts for 40 days (not counting Sundays), starting on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday.

The season of Easter lasts for 50 days (counting Sundays), starting on Easter Sunday and ending on Pentecost.

The season of Ordinary Time is in two parts. One from January 7 until the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (Mardi Gras) and the other part from the Monday after Pentecost Sunday until the Saturday before the first Sunday of Advent. The length of Advent, the date of Easter, and even leap year will effect the length of the two parts of Ordinary Time.

+ With love in Christ.

2007-12-13 18:45:27 by strawberriesandchampagne

According to the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church, February 14th is the Feast Day of Saint Valentine.

He was a Roman Catholic priest and died as a martyr at the end of the third century.

How in the world did this religious day turn into a secular celebration with such immoral and indecent gestures and lustful acts?

I seriously doubt anybody cares.

2010-02-13 08:13:18 by Teresa

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I just noticed they both celebrate Easter on the same date this year (March 23rd) and I was wondering whether their main holidays always coincide, or whether this year was just a coincidence. I do understand that some saint days may differ, but I'm just wondering whether the dates for the most important religious days coincide.

Yes.

2008-02-24 09:55:07 by 234567877543224578

A website with a full Catholic liturgical calendar that includes and explanation of each day, colors, Days of Obligation, fasting... the works. Basically, what I'm looking for is an all in one type place where I can look up a certain day and learn about how it is celebrated in the Catholic church.

http://www.catholic.org/
http://www.catholic.com/
http://www.catholic.net/
http://www.ewtn.com/
http://www.scripturecatholic.com/

2008-03-29 17:04:13 by Griffin's Girl