The Liturgical Year (cycle A)

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Across
  1. 2. the Gospel book that is read during the Easter season in all three cycles
  2. 4. This color means penance and preparation and is used during Advent and Lent.
  3. 10. During this season, we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
  4. 11. the Gospel book we will be hearing on Sundays this liturgical year because we will be in cycle A
  5. 14. During this season, we study Jesus’ teachings.
  6. 15. This day is the Lord's Day and the original feast day.
  7. 17. During this season, we celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection for 50 days.
Down
  1. 1. This color means joy and purity. It is used during the Easter and Christmas seasons.
  2. 3. This color means hope, life, and growth. It is used throughout Ordinary Time.
  3. 5. the calendar that guides the liturgies and prayers of the Church year
  4. 6. Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus
  5. 7. During this season, we prepare for Jesus’ Death and Resurrection for 40 days with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
  6. 8. the calendar dates of the liturgical year are set around this day
  7. 9. During this season, we remember when Jesus suffered and died on the cross. It’s the holiest three days of the year.
  8. 12. During this season, we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ.
  9. 13. This color means anticipation and is used in the middle of Advent and Lent.
  10. 16. This color means sacrifice and is used on days we celebrate martyrs.