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The Seasons of the Church Year
Advent
Christmastide
Christmastide
Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas. The Sundays of Advent are always the four Sundays before Christmas Day. Traditionally each Sunday of Advent focuses on a distinct theme (for example, in order: Hope, Faith, Joy, and Peace). Advent begins the first Sunday after Christ the King Sunday and ends on Christmas Eve.
The color for Advent is blue.
Christmastide
Christmastide
Christmastide
Christmastide (The Twelves Days of Christmas), commemorates the birth and infancy of Jesus before the visitation of the Magi. Christmastide begins on Christmas Day (or at sundown on Christmas Eve) and ends on January 5th of the following year.
The color for Christmastide is gold.
Epiphanytide
Christmastide
Epiphanytide
The Season of Epiphany commemorates the first appearance, or manifestation, of Jesus to the Gentiles. Epiphanytide begins on the Day of Epiphany which is always January the 6th. This season of the manifestation of Jesus includes the celebration of the Lord’s Baptism on the Sunday after Epiphany. Epiphany Season ends on different days acco
The Season of Epiphany commemorates the first appearance, or manifestation, of Jesus to the Gentiles. Epiphanytide begins on the Day of Epiphany which is always January the 6th. This season of the manifestation of Jesus includes the celebration of the Lord’s Baptism on the Sunday after Epiphany. Epiphany Season ends on different days according to different traditions. In the timeline above, it ends on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.
The color for Epiphanytide is green.
Lent
Eastertide
Epiphanytide
Lent is a season in which Christians prepare for Holy Week by recalling and demonstrating sorrow for sin. Traditionally this remembrance is accompanied by signs of repentance including various types of fasts (which, for Baptists, should be considered a matter of conscience). Lent begins on Ash Wednesday which is always 46 days before East
Lent is a season in which Christians prepare for Holy Week by recalling and demonstrating sorrow for sin. Traditionally this remembrance is accompanied by signs of repentance including various types of fasts (which, for Baptists, should be considered a matter of conscience). Lent begins on Ash Wednesday which is always 46 days before Easter. Lent ends on the Saturday before Palm Sunday.
The color for Lent is purple.
Holy Week
Eastertide
Eastertide
Holy Week commemorates the Passion of Christ. It begins on Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter Sunday) and ends on Easter Eve. Holy Week includes the solemn observances of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and The Great Vigil of Easter (held after sundown on Easter Eve). Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper. Good Friday commemorates
Holy Week commemorates the Passion of Christ. It begins on Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter Sunday) and ends on Easter Eve. Holy Week includes the solemn observances of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and The Great Vigil of Easter (held after sundown on Easter Eve). Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Holy Saturday recounts the whole story of the Bible that culminates in the resurrection of Jesus.
The color for Holy Week is red or crimson before Maundy Thursday.
On Maundy Thursday the color is Black or there is no color.
After Maundy Thursday there is no color until Easter.
Eastertide
Eastertide
Eastertide
The Season of Easter, or Eastertide, lasts 49 days and commemorates the time between the resurrection of Jesus and the birth of the Church at Pentecost. Traditionally this has been a season of feasting and celebration. Eastertide begins with the Great Vigil of Easter and ends the Saturday before Pentecost. It includes the celebration of t
The Season of Easter, or Eastertide, lasts 49 days and commemorates the time between the resurrection of Jesus and the birth of the Church at Pentecost. Traditionally this has been a season of feasting and celebration. Eastertide begins with the Great Vigil of Easter and ends the Saturday before Pentecost. It includes the celebration of the Ascension of Jesus on the Sunday before Pentecost. The color for Eastertide is white.
Ordinary Time
Ordinary Time
Ordinary Time
Ordinary Time begins with Pentecost and ends with Christ the King Sunday (the last Sunday before Advent). This season includes Trinity Sunday and Reformation Sunday. The color for Ordinary Time is green.