The day priests put ashes onto our foreheads signifies the start of the Lenten season. We celebrated Ash Wednesday the same time as St. Valentine’s Day. Ash Wednesday is just one among the holy days that we celebrate during the Lenten season.
- Ash Wednesday (1st week of Lent)
As mentioned above, this day marks the first day of Lent. It is a holy day when Christians receive ashes on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday is accompanied by fasting and repentance.
- Palm Sunday (6th week of Lent)
The activity of waving palm leaves into the air signifies the last week of the Lenten season. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Holy Week.
- Holy Wednesday (6th week of Lent)
Sometimes called as Spy Wednesday, this day is remembered as the day Judas, one of the twelve Apostles, betrayed Jesus in exchange of money.
- Maundy Thursday (6th week of Lent)
A day after Judas Iscariot’s betrayal, Jesus’ disciples shared dinner before the Lord’s pending death. This is known to many as the Last Supper. A custom of some churches include a reenactment of the “Washing of the Feet.”
- Good Friday (6th week of Lent)
On this day, we commemorate the day Jesus was crucified, died, and buried.
- Easter Sunday (6th week of Lent)
Christ has finally risen from the dead! Easter Sundays are usually started before the sun rises, celebrated through a vigil and followed by a mass scheduled early in the morning.
Kristine Tuting
Senior Writer, Website Team - Media Ministry
Kristine Tuting knows she has developed a love-hate relationship when it comes to writing. She obtained her bachelor's degree in BA Communication Arts at the University of Santo Tomas and her high school diploma at Nuestra Senora De Aranzazu Parochial School. When she's not working, Kristine treats the writing process as learning, especially when it comes to religious terminologies.
