April 5, 2026 · Alleluia!
Easter Sunday 🌅
He is risen! The greatest feast of the Catholic Church celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead — the foundation of our faith.
He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
— Matthew 28:6
🌅What is Easter?
Easter is the celebration of Jesus Christ's bodily Resurrection from the dead on the third day after His crucifixion. It is the most important feast in the Catholic liturgical calendar — the event upon which the entire Christian faith rests.
As St. Paul wrote: “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14). The Resurrection is not merely a spiritual metaphor — Catholics believe Jesus truly, physically rose from the dead, conquering sin and death forever.
The Easter season lasts 50 days — from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday — making it the longest liturgical season. During this time, the Alleluia returns after 40 days of Lenten silence, and the liturgical color is white and gold.
📅Key Dates — Easter Season 2026
Easter Sunday — The Resurrection of the Lord
Divine Mercy Sunday (Second Sunday of Easter)
Ascension Thursday (40 days after Easter)
Pentecost Sunday (50 days after Easter) — Birthday of the Church
Trinity Sunday
Corpus Christi (Body and Blood of Christ)
🥚Catholic Easter Traditions
🕯️ Paschal Candle
Lit at the Easter Vigil, it represents the Risen Christ as the Light of the World. It burns throughout the Easter season and at Baptisms and funerals.
🥚 Easter Eggs
Eggs symbolize new life and the sealed tomb. In medieval times, eggs were forbidden during Lent, so decorating them became an Easter celebration.
🐑 Easter Lamb
Represents Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Traditional Easter meals often feature lamb.
🌸 Easter Lilies
White lilies symbolize purity and the Resurrection. Churches are adorned with them, replacing the bare Lenten decor.
💧 Holy Water
New holy water is blessed at the Easter Vigil. The faithful renew their baptismal promises and are sprinkled with this water.
👗 New Clothes
Wearing new clothes on Easter symbolizes putting on the new self in Christ, reflecting the white garments of the newly baptized.
🙏 Easter Prayer
Lord of life, death has no more dominion over You, and by Your Resurrection, You have given us new life. Fill us with Easter joy that overflows into every moment of our lives. Help us to live as people of the Resurrection — unafraid of death, unbound by sin, and unstoppable in love. May the light of the Risen Christ shine through us and illuminate the world. Christ is risen! He is truly risen! Alleluia! Amen.
❓Easter FAQ
When is Easter 2026?
Easter Sunday 2026 is April 5, 2026.
Why does Easter change dates every year?
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox (March 21). This was established at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
How long is the Easter season?
The Easter season lasts 50 days, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday (May 24, 2026). It is the longest and most joyful liturgical season.
Is Easter a Holy Day of Obligation?
Easter Sunday is always on a Sunday, so the regular Sunday obligation applies. Catholics are required to attend Mass.
What is the Easter Vigil?
The Easter Vigil is celebrated after nightfall on Holy Saturday. It is considered the most important liturgy of the entire year and includes the lighting of the Paschal Candle, nine Scripture readings, baptisms, and the first Easter Eucharist.
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🤍 Divine Mercy Sunday
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