Paschal Triduum (Red/Violet/White)
The Paschal Triduum is a separate season during what is often
called “Holy Week”. This three-day observance begins on the
evening of Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper and
ends on Saturday evening with the Easter Vigil. The ceremonies of
this special season celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Red is usually associated with the Palm Sunday celebrations (the
Sunday prior to Easter). Palm Sunday is not strictly part of Holy Week but it is common for teachers
and students to celebrate it as if it was. Violet is usually associated with Holy Thursday and Good
Friday. The White Vestments are not worn until the Gloria/Alleluia part of the Easter Vigil (Saturday
evening).
The Paschal Triduum is a separate season during what is often
called “Holy Week”. This three-day observance begins on the
evening of Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper and
ends on Saturday evening with the Easter Vigil. The ceremonies of
this special season celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Red is usually associated with the Palm Sunday celebrations (the
Sunday prior to Easter). Palm Sunday is not strictly part of Holy Week but it is common for teachers
and students to celebrate it as if it was. Violet is usually associated with Holy Thursday and Good
Friday. The White Vestments are not worn until the Gloria/Alleluia part of the Easter Vigil (Saturday
evening).