What is the Sacred Paschal Triduum?
The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.
The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil.
The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are:
The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil.
The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are:
- Mass of the Lord's Supper
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
- Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord
Ideas on How to Celebrate the Paschal Triduum
Here are some resources for you to share with your family and friends:
- Questions on the Sacred Paschal Triduum (USCCB)
- Share and Give a Jesus Figurine to Strangers (Amazon)
- 5 Favorite At-Home Triduum Activities for Families (National Catholic Register)
- Make Resurrection Rolls~ Recipe (Catholic Icing)
- How to Celebrate the Easter Triduum at Home (The Jesuit Post)
- Watch Passion of the Christ (Movie)
- Watch Risen (Movie, 2016)
- Beyond Foot Washing: Three Non Fuss Approaches to Observe Triduum (CatholicMom)
- Listen to the Stations of the Cross in Song! (Donna Cori, Musician)