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Palm Sunday

This Sunday, 5th April, is Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. 

Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful will often receive palm fronds which they use to participate in the reenactment of Christ's arrival in Jerusalem. In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a young donkey, and to the lavish praise of the townspeople who threw clothes, or possibly palms or small branches, in front of him as a sign of homage. This was a customary practice for people of great respect. Palm branches are widely recognised symbols of peace and victory, hence their preferred use on Palm Sunday.

Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday is on the 9th April and is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. The Last Supper was the final meal Jesus shared with his Disciples in Jerusalem. He broke bread and drank wine, as we do in Mass and washed the Disciples feet.

Good Friday

Good Friday is on the 10th April. It is the day Jesus Christ was crucified; nailed to a Cross and died. He was flogged, tormented, ridiculed and crowned with thorns. He carried his cross to Calvary, was then nailed to the cross and crucified. The events that led to Jesus’ Crucifixion are known in the Stations of the Cross.  Following the incredible events of the day, the body of Christ was removed from the cross and laid in a donated tomb, buried according to custom.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is the 12th April, and is the celebration of Christ's resurrection from the dead. It marks the end of Holy Week, the end of Lent, the last day of the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday), and is the beginning of the Easter season of the liturgical year. As we know from the Gospels, Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day following his crucifixion, which would be Sunday. Since Easter represents the fulfillment of God's promises to mankind, it is the most important holiday on the Christian calendar.

How to make an Act of Spiritual Communion

Consider a Spiritual Communion during this time of uncertainty. 

Caritas - Project Compassion

With everything going on in the world, we ask that you keep your Project Compassion boxes at home for the moment, and continue to make contributions if you can. We will make contact with Caritas Australia and let you know about a collection date early next term.

Thank you for your continued support.

We are very blessed in our St Edward's community with many generous and thoughtful people.