What is the order of the church calendar?
Generally, the seasons in liturgical western Christianity are Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time (Time after Epiphany), Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time (Time after Pentecost).
How many weeks are in the church liturgical year?
These four weeks are dedicated to preparing spiritually for the birth of Jesus into human existence as both God and man. The liturgical year is made up of six times and seasons: Advent – four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
What reading cycle is the Catholic Church in 2021?
2020-2021 is liturgical year B.
Is it year AB or C in the Catholic Church?
Year B follows year A, year C follows year B, then back again to A. The Gospel of John is read throughout Easter, and is used for other liturgical seasons including Advent, Christmas, and Lent where appropriate.
What are the 6 liturgical seasons of the Church year?
The Roman Catholic Church year begins on the first Sunday in Advent, which is the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Until 1969, after Advent and Christmas, there followed the seasons of Epiphany, Pre-Lent, Lent, Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost.
What is this the year of in the Catholic Church?
Proclaiming the Year of the Family Pope Francis established the Year of the Family on March 19, 2021, the Solemnity of St. Joseph.
What liturgical season are we in 2021?
Advent. The season of Advent begins the liturgical year. This year, Advent begins on November 28, 2021 and ends on December 24, 2021, Christmas eve. The word Advent comes from the Latin word advenire, meaning “to come.” Advent, which lasts four weeks before Christmas, is a season of waiting.
How do you know if Sunday readings are year AB or C?
The lectionaries (both Catholic and RCL versions) are organized into three-year cycles of readings. The years are designated A, B, or C. Each yearly cycle begins on the first Sunday of Advent (the Sunday between November 27 and December 3 inclusive). Year B follows year A, year C follows year B, then back again to A.
What is the current lectionary year?
Year A begins on the first Sunday of Advent in 2016, 2019, 2022, etc. Year B begins on the first Sunday of Advent in 2017, 2020, 2023, etc. Year C begins on the first Sunday of Advent in 2018, 2021, 2024, etc.