Holy Week at Seton
This week marks one of the most sacred and holy weeks of our entire year. Holy Week offers us an incredible opportunity to celebrate, walk, and suffer with Christ so that we might rise with Him to be transformed through His glorious Resurrection. Consider clearing your schedule of unnecessary activities as best you can and completely focus your mind and heart intensely on Jesus. Each of the celebrations of the Triduum are very different – and awesome! It is technically ONE liturgy that lasts for THREE DAYS!
Morning Prayer of Triduum
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
8:30 a.m.
Holy Thursday
Lord’s Supper
7:00 p.m.
Sundown marks the end of Lent. Holy Thursday carefully celebrates the Last Supper (The Institution of the Eucharist). We are reminded of Jesus’ servant leadership through the washing of the feet. Our Mass ends with the Eucharistic (Christ) being taken to a special place of reposition, to remind us of Jesus’ agony in the Garden. The whole congregation is invited to Keep Watch in Adoration, 8:30 pm to midnight in Sippel Hall.
Rewatch Holy Thursday - March 28, 2024
Good Friday
Passion of the Lord
1:30 p.m.
The continuation of Holy Thursday… The Gospel of John’s Passion is proclaimed, and we pause and pray special petitions to help us unite the suffering of the world with the sufferings of Christ. The Eucharist is brought into the Sanctuary, and in solemn reverence, we receive Christ. The service concludes with the veneration of the Cross, the very symbol of horrendous torture—for without the cross, there would be no Easter.
Rewatch Good Friday - March 29, 2024
Holy Saturday
The Easter Vigil
8:00 p.m.
The Triduum continues as the amazing Easter Vigil begins totally in the dark, well after sundown. The Easter Fire is set ablaze and the Paschal candle is set aglow from the newly blessed fire, representing the light of Christ brought back into our lives. Then, in darkness, we hear the story of our salvation. In glorious fashion, just as if it were daybreak, the Sanctuary is suddenly basked in light. The Alleluia is sung and we welcome in new members of the Catholic Faith! The entire church now celebrates the Liturgy of the Eucharist and Christ is NOW RISEN!
Rewatch Easter Vigil - March 30, 2024
Easter Sunday
Resurrection of the Lord
8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
On Easter Sunday morning, we continue to celebrate Christ’s triumph over death – As a matter of fact, it is so amazing to us, we celebrate the Easter season for 50 days! Each weekend Mass in the Easter Season, we will renew our Baptismal vows to remind us of our journey with Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism. This Season ends with Pentecost – (See Acts: 2)
Rewatch Easter Sunday - March 31, 2024
From Teaching Catholic Kids
25 things for your kids to spot during Palm Sunday and Triduum
Technically, Triduum spans three days—from the evening of Holy Thursday until the evening of Easter Sunday—but liturgically, it is “one day,” one long celebration of the Paschal Mystery. Triduum culminates in the Easter Vigil, which is the high point of the entire liturgical year. As with the Sunday liturgy, reviewing what will happen at the liturgy in advance is a good way to help your kids participate with understanding and reverence. Use the lists below to give your kids a heads up before going to church—and challenge them to notice each item during the service.
From Skylar Kumprey
“What's your favorite part of Holy Week at Seton?"
Prayer
Easter Meal Prayer
Lord God,
We gather together on this Easter Day to celebrate the triumph over sin and darkness
To celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus,
And to recognize the life and love we are given to share.
Through this food that has been given to us,
May we always remember the living bread that is offered to us through the sacrifice and love of Your Son.
Bless our time together. Bless the food we share. Bless our lives.
May each new day remind us of Your ever-present love for us all.
Amen.
Video Series
Holy Week for Kids
Palm Sunday
Gather the kiddos (and adults!) in your life and join the Child Ministry Team for our Holy Week for Kids video series. In case you missed it there is still time to catch the Palm Sunday video. We will unpack the significant days of Holy Week and challenge you to take simple actions each day to deepen your journey with Jesus to the cross. Tune in again on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday for new episodes.
Holy Thursday
It's Holy Thursday! Join Skylar Kumprey of the Child Ministry Team for a simple explanation of what Holy Thursday is all about and discover three ways that you can make today special. Tune in again on Good Friday, and Holy Saturday for new episodes in our Holy Week for Kids video series.
Good Friday
It’s Good Friday! Looking for a simple, kid-friendly prayer to help you and your kiddos focus on Jesus in a special way today? Join Ann Ryan of the Child Ministry Team for prayer and discover three things that you can do to make today holy. Tune in tomorrow for another Holy Week for Kids video.
Easter Sunday
Easter is here! Join Barb and Johannah Lee from our Child Ministry Team as they delve into Easter. Easter is far too special to celebrate just one day a year, so they will present three simple ways to keep the celebration going for all 50 days of the Easter Season.