Understand Advent, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time, and major solemnities with our Catholic Calendar guide to the Roman Rite. Explore our free tool, Catholic Calendar, and use this guide to get the most from it.
Living the Year with Christ
The liturgical calendar is how Catholics inhabit the mystery of Christ across time. See seasons, colors, and major feasts in our Catholic Calendar.
The Seasons
- Advent and Christmas
- Lent, Triduum, Easter
- Ordinary Time
U.S. Holy Days to Remember
Among others: Christmas, Mary Mother of God, Assumption, All Saints, Immaculate Conception. Always confirm local diocesan norms.
FAQ
Why do dates of Easter move?
Easter follows the lunar calculation tied to the spring full moon—hence a movable feast.
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Open the free resource now: Catholic Calendar. Bookmark it for daily prayer, study, or catechesis—and share it with your parish or family.
Closing prayer: "Lord, open my mind to Your Word and my heart to Your will. Amen."