Christian Holiday Calendar

The Baptism of the Lord commemorates Jesus's baptism by John in the Jordan River, marking the start of his public ministry.

The revelation of Jesus to the Magi, and to all the nations of the world.

Candlemas marks the presentation of the infant Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple and Mary's ritual purification, forty days after Christmas.

The first day of Lent, a solemn season of repentance, fasting, and preparation before Easter.

The Annunciation celebrates the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she would conceive and bear Jesus.

The forty-day season of repentance, prayer, and fasting that prepares believers for Easter.

Holy Saturday is the solemn day of waiting between Jesus's death on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, the central and defining event of the Christian faith.

The solemn commemoration of the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the beginning of Holy Week.

The Thursday of Holy Week, remembering the Last Supper and Jesus washing his disciples' feet.

The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, called the birthday of the Church.

Celebrated forty days after Easter, marking Jesus being taken up into heaven.

Corpus Christi celebrates the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, observed mainly in the Catholic Church and some Anglican traditions.

The Sunday after Pentecost, honoring God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Transfiguration recalls the moment Jesus's appearance was transformed with divine glory before three of his disciples on a mountain.

Reformation Day commemorates Martin Luther's 1517 posting of the Ninety Five Theses, the spark that ignited the Protestant Reformation.

Christ the King closes the liturgical year by proclaiming Jesus Christ as sovereign ruler over all creation.

All Souls' Day is a day of prayer and remembrance for all the faithful departed.

Observed November 1, honoring all the faithful who have gone before.

The Feast of St. Nicholas honors the fourth century bishop of Myra renowned for his generosity and secret gift giving.

The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came to earth to redeem humanity.

The four-week season of waiting, hope, and preparation leading up to Christmas.