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LITURGY
- The Church has liturgical signs and seasons. In liturgy, we gather, listen and respond to God's word
- Seasons and Celebrations
- During Lent we prepare for Easter
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- Some Practical Notes on Lent | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
Describing particlulars of the historical season of Lent
- What Do the Ashes Mean? | Fr. Saunders [Arlington Catholic Herald, 1994]
The liturgical use of ashes originates in the Old Testament times. Ashes symbolized mourning, mortality and penance. For instance, in the Book of Esther, Mordecai put on sackcloth and ashes when he heard of the decree of King Ahasuerus (or Xerxes, 48
- The Goal of Lent: The Great Week | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
Looking at the important ceremonies in Holy Week
- The Preparation And Celebration Of The Easter Feasts | Congregation for Divine Worship [Provided Courtesy of Eternal Word Television Network, 2001]
On this day, when "Christ our passover was sacrificed,"[63] the Church meditates on the passion of her Lord and Spouse, adores the cross, commemorates her origin from the side of Christ asleep on the cross, and intercedes for the salvation of the who
- Lent: the Christian Spring | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
The season of Lent, looking at the Australian spring, a preparation to greter things, ie Easter.
- Lent: A Time to say 'Sorry' | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
Looking at the importance of the Sacrament of Penace during Lent
- Lent: The way of the Cross | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
Looking at the season of Lent, through the devotional practice of the stations of the cross.
- How to Put Together a Traditional Easter Basket | Fr. Hal Stockert [Catholic Information Network, 1998]
Contents and recipes for a great easter basket
- To Christ Our Saviour, in his Passion | - [kwl.com.au, 0]
A Prayer to Christ Our Saviour, in his Passion
- Chronological list of the Popes of Rome -Pt 8 | Fr Paul Stenhouse MSC [Annals Australia, 0]
From the death of Pope Sylvester II in 1003 A.D. to the death of Pope Paschal II in 1118 A.D. = 20 Popes
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- Liturgical Wheel
Students to cut out 'Liturgical Wheel' and arrow, paste it on to lightweight cardboard. Students can keep track of the liturgical year.
- Lenten Tree
A 'tree' that can be used as a class activity during lent a leaf could be placed on the tree. On each leaf a name of a behavior or activity that could be undertaken at lent. One leaf for each day of lent.
- Lenten Tree (leaves)
Leaves to accompany the 'Lenten Tree'.
- Framing the special celebration
Students to draw a special family celebration within the frame.
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- Easter
Deals with the Catholic liturgical season of Easter
- Eastern Catholicism
Deals with all issues pertaining to Eastern Catholicism
- Lent
Deals with the Catholic liturgical season of Lent.
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