In ________________ we celebrate the whole life of Christ and learn the meaning of living as his disciples.

We look forward to Christ's coming at the end of time and we celebrate that Christ comes into our lives every day

A special time to live out our baptismal promises and to grow closer to Jesus through prayer, fasting, and penance.

During theses three days we remember the death of Jesus and celebrate his resurrection.

formed a group to revise the Roman calendar of the year

the system of months and years that is still followed today

it was founded so that astronomers could check their calculations against the movements of sun and stars.

During Ordinary Time we remember a few special events in the life of Jesus Christ

During Ordinary Time we celebrate the lives of Mary, the saints, and events in the life of Jesus Christ.

All Saints Day is an example of a memorial.

Ordinary Time is celebrated _______________ during the liturgical year.

Ordinary Tine lasts for ______________________ weeks

One example of a solemnity is ___________________.

The word ordinary means ______________________.

Celebrations honoring Mary, the apostles, and great martyrs

major celebrations for the Church

Usually celebrated in honor of the saints

During Advent we should only focus on Jesus' coming 2,000 years ago.

During the years of waiting for the Savior to come, God spoke to his people through _____________-.

The liturgical color used during Advent season is ______________________.

____________ spoke of a Messiah who would be an anointed king, a just ruler, and a Savior.

a sign of waiting and joyful expectation

in each of these seven prayers, we call on Jesus by different titles that come from Old Testament prophets