1. Origins of the Passover Meal 1.Gen 22 – Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac – Jehovah Jireh 2.Exodus 12 – The Passover 3.The Lamb is the animal sacrificed

2. Holy Week 1.Heart of the church year. 2.It remembers and makes present the passing of Jesus from death to new life. 3.Since 313, Christianity became legalized and faithful could gather publicly at the “holy places”.

3. 1.Begins Holy Week. Procession imitates Jesus’ triumphant ‘parade’ into Jerusalem. 2.Change of theme is dramatic in the Gospel passion. 3.Palm Sunday begins the church entering into the Paschal mystery.

4. Sacred Triduum 1.Means “three days” in Latin. 2.Originally was from Friday till Easter morning. 3.Holy Thursday is included because from sunset of previous day, the next day is anticipated.

5. 1.Started in the 4th century. Original name – Thursday of the Lord’s Supper. 2.Commemorates the institution of the Holy Eucharist. 3.Maundy comes from mandatum – Latin for “commandment”. Commandment to love one another (John 13:34) HOLY THURSDAY

6. 4. Originally, Holy Thursday was a practical preparation for those who were going to be welcomed back to the community at Easter. New oils for baptisms and confirmations were also consecrated there. HOLY THURSDAY

7. 5. It is celebrated with joyful overtones since it is the institution of the Eucharist (high point of Liturgy). 6. Bells ring, festive colours for vestments, decorations, Gloria is sung. HOLY THURSDAY (II)

8. 7. Only in the 9th century did the sound of bells cease, to show the humiliation and suffering of Jesus. Wooden clappers are used instead. HOLY THURSDAY (II)

9. 8. Washing of Feet – only introduced in 12th century in Rome. Imitates the Lord’s humility and service. 9. Chrism mass is ‘outside’ of this to allow the Bishop to celebrate with all his priests and to renew their priestly vows. Shows unity of the presbyterium. HOLY THURSDAY (III)

10. 10. End of Holy Thursday liturgy - consecrated hosts are carried to the procession with incense and song for adoration. No dismissal. 11. Adoration ends at midnight. Tabernacle is left empty. HOLY THURSDAY (III)

11. GOOD FRIDAY 1.Anniversary of the death of Jesus on the Cross. 2.It ends with the Saturday Night vigil where the resurrection will be celebrated in all its glory. 1.Anniversary of the death of Jesus on the Cross. 2.It ends with the Saturday Night vigil where the resurrection will be celebrated in all its glory.

12. GOOD FRIDAY 3.“Good” because of Jesus’ saving action. Some say it is a corruption of “God’s” Friday. Carries a theme of quiet sadness. But not so much of a funeral. 4.It is part two of the extended Eucharistic celebration of the Triduum. 3.“Good” because of Jesus’ saving action. Some say it is a corruption of “God’s” Friday. Carries a theme of quiet sadness. But not so much of a funeral. 4.It is part two of the extended Eucharistic celebration of the Triduum.

13. GOOD FRIDAY (II) 5.No Eucharist celebrated today because it IS the Eucharist in celebration. The sacrificial dimension of the Mass is emphasised today. 6.Readings show the prophesied suffering and death of Jesus. 5.No Eucharist celebrated today because it IS the Eucharist in celebration. The sacrificial dimension of the Mass is emphasised today. 6.Readings show the prophesied suffering and death of Jesus.

14. GOOD FRIDAY (II) 7. Emphasis is on readings of Scripture and prayers. 8. General intercessions are of ancient nature here. 7. Emphasis is on readings of Scripture and prayers. 8. General intercessions are of ancient nature here.

15. GOOD FRIDAY (III) 9. Veneration of the wood of the Cross was only introduced in the late 4 th century. 10. In Jerusalem, it became the annual tradition to kiss and venerate the cross. 9. Veneration of the wood of the Cross was only introduced in the late 4 th century. 10. In Jerusalem, it became the annual tradition to kiss and venerate the cross.

16. GOOD FRIDAY (III) 11. Incorporated into Roman liturgy in 8 th century. 12. No need to kiss the feet of the corpus. We can venerate the wood of the Cross. 13. No dismissal today at liturgy. 11. Incorporated into Roman liturgy in 8 th century. 12. No need to kiss the feet of the corpus. We can venerate the wood of the Cross. 13. No dismissal today at liturgy.

17. HOLY SATURDAY 1.Fast is recommended to be continued for the Elect – anticipatory fast. 2.Liturgy of the Hours highlights Jesus going to free those in limbo.

18. EASTER VIGIL 1.Always must be celebrated after sunset. 2.‘Easter’ comes from the Teutonic goddess named “Estre” who was the deity of the rising light of day and spring. 3.A night of plenty of signs and symbols.

19. EASTER VIGIL 4.Easter Candle; Holy Water; exultet (rejoice); litany of saints; baptism; bells; lilies; joyful decorations; alleluias; renewal of baptismal promises. 5.The culmination of the Triduum – part three of the prolonged Mass.

20. Parts of the Easter Vigil 1.Service of Light 2.Liturgy of the Word 3.Celebration of Baptism 4.Eucharist

21. Easter Candle 1.Christ the New light – marked with incense and inscribed with the year; alpha and omega. 2.Patterned after Roman pagan understanding of light being the male element. 3.Brings the fire to the extinguished tabernacle light at end of Mass. 4.Used to bless the holy water font (female symbol) – new life.

22. Easter Vigil Readings 1.Readings emphasize the prophetic theme of a new creation and salvation though water; the fall; the flood; the sacrifice of Isaac; the Passover; the crossing of the Red Sea. 2.Appropriate prayers are said after each responsorial psalm

23. Easter Vigil Readings 3. After prayer following last OT proclamation, life returns to the sanctuary: Gloria is sung. During this time, candles are lit; altar is covered with linen; sanctuary is filled with flowers; bells are rung; statues (if any) are unveiled; lights come on in full; 4. After Rom 6:3-11, 3-fold Alleluia is intoned

24. Easter Vigil - Liturgy of Baptism 1.Easter Candle is carried, followed by candidates with godparents. Led by Christ and saints to the baptismal waters. 2.Blessing of water (fertility symbol) 3.Renunciation of sin and profession of faith

25. Easter Vigil - Liturgy of Baptism 4. Baptism proper. 5. Anointing with chrism (consecrated at Chrism Mass) 6. Clothing with White Garment 7. Renewal of Baptismal promises by all.