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Well We attend services during holy week at church we meditate on the passion of christ
On Palm sunday there is a special mass which marks the beginning of Holy week
Us catholic christians fast and limit our food intake during holy week we also abstain from meat on Good Friday
On holy thursday we attend a special mass just before sundown to mark the lords last supper
On good friday we abstain from meat and we meditate on the stations of the cross
On holy saturday we have a very quiet day preparing for the The Easter vigil which begins at sunset
On Easter day we attend mass and celebrate Easter with our family and friends etc The Easter season lasts until pentecost usually 50 days
This coming sunday is passion sunday its the week before holy week in which some roman catholics cover their images and crucifixes with a purple plain veil
These images remain covered during next week and holy week until sundown on Easter eve which is saturday evening before Easter day
however crucifixes are only covered until Good friday then late afternoon on Good friday crosses are un covered
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∙ 15y agoThe three things Jesus did in the holy week are as follows.
1 Pray in the garden of Gethsamene.
2 He made a triumphant entry into Jeruslam.
3 He tok part n the last supper.
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∙ 9y agoPeople do different things during Holy Week. It is common for them to sing hymns, pray, and fast. Some follow stricter rules and do not greet any other people during this week.
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∙ 14y agoThey celebrated the Jewish Pascal meal. What Jesus did after that made it known and celebrated as Holy Week by Catholics
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∙ 12y agoThere is no Scripture that mentions Holy Thursday.
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What is the site of Holy Week?
All that went on during Holy Week occurred in and around Jerusalem.
What Orthodox vestments are worn during holy week?
Purple during holy week, and then white on Resurrection Sunday (Easter Day).
What does wine mean in Holy Week?
During Holy Week, wine stands for or is the blood of Christ, depending on your religion.
How do you greet someone during Holy Week?
Different people with different religions have different greetings they do to one another, on Holy Week and other days. It all just depends on the persons background, and religion.
Why no Burial during Holy Week?
Catholics may bury people anytime, including Holy Week, however, they are forbidden to celebrate any sacraments, other than the Mass on Holy Thursday evening, and the sacrament of penance, during the Sacred Triduum. So they are unable to have a funeral Mass during that time.
What do people do in church at holy week?
People in Holy week pray and go to Church on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Ester Sunday.
What days do holy week take place?
The days that Holy Week occurs during the week before Easter. Also known as the final week of lent, it begins on Palm Sunday and lasts through Holy Saturday.
What are the ritual during holy week?
Fasting for 3 days.
What is Lent week during Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week.
What is the week?
Holy Week is the last week of Lent leading to Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday signals the start of holy week with the celebration of the blessing of the palms. In the Philippines, there are different traditions to celebrate the holy week particularly Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Angono is known for its special traditions during holy week
Why won't the Catholic church hold marriage ceremonies during Holy Week?
Holy Week is the most solemn time during the year when we commemorate the passion and death of Our Lord. It is not a time for a celebration, such as a wedding. Also, the church building is used for a number of Holy Week rites and services and scheduling would be difficult.
Do Catholics bury their dead during Lent?
Yes, Catholics bury their dead during Lent except during Holy Week after Holy Thursday until after Easter Sunday.
