PALM SUNDAY The grand opening of the Holy Week.

. Commemoration of the victorious entrance of Jesus in Jerusalem and recalling his passion. The liturgy is a combination of: a.Joy & sorrow b.Glory & humility c. Recognition & rejection Please read: Mk. 11:1-10

Holy week a week before the Resurrection of Jesus. Begins with Palm Sunday. PASCHAL TRIDUUM begins with the evening Mass of the Lords Supper until Easter Vigil.

HOLY THURSDAY or Maundy Thursday Maundy = Latin word mandatum which means command Please read: Jn. 13:34 This day, public sinners experienced the merciful forgiveness of God Sinners are welcomed again into the Church The celebration of the Chrism Mass. Chrism Mass blessing of the Chrism oil The oil used in the Rite of Baptism, Confirmation & Anointing of the Sick.

Within Chrism Mass is the renewal of commitment of all the Priests in the Diocese.

 OTHER EVENTS DURING HOLY THURSDAY: a.Washing of the feet of Jesus to his Apostles

b.Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to a place for adoration c. Stripping of the Altar d.Institution of the Holy Eucharist

GOOD FRIDAY The day of redemption & freedom God gave His Son as ransom for us SOME OF THE EVENTS:

a.Veneration of the Cross kissing of the Cross b.Reception of the Body of Jesus (Holy Communion)

IMPORTANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY: 1.The centrality of the Cross in our Christian Life 2.Openness for the sufferings in this world 3.Gratitude for the plan of Salvation 4.A new appreciation of Gods love 5.Rejection of sin OTHER TRADITIONS DURING GOOD FRIDAY: A. THE MEDITATION/REFLECTION OF THE SEVEN(7) LAST WORDS OF JESUS (SIETE PALABRAS): 1.My God, my God, why have YOU forsaken me (Mt. 27:46) 2.I promise you, today you will be with me in Paradise (Lk. 23:43)

3.Woman, this is your son ---this is your Mother (Jn. 19:27) 4.I am thirsty (Jn. 19:28) 5.Father, forgive them, they do not know what they are doing (Lk. 23:34) 6.Father, into your hands I commend my spirit (Lk. 23:46) 7.It is accomplished (Jn. 19:30) HOLY SATURDAY Importance: 1. The rest of Jesus in the tomb o We should resolve to be dead to sin 2. The descent of Jesus to the dead o To bury our own sinfulness so that Jesus will raise us up on the last day. EASTER VIGIL Events that take place: 1.

The transition of Christ from the darkness of the tomb

the light of the of the Resurrection

Renewal of Baptisma l vows