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During each day of Holy Week, we remember the events of Jesus’ last week of ministry on earth.  On Maundy Thursday, we recall the Last Supper, Jesus’ washing the disciples’ feet, and his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. On Good Friday, we reflect on Jesus’ crucifixion and his sacrifice as payment for our sins. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the glorious resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ, from the tomb.

Special Days with Special Focus

Palm Sunday will be April 13, 2025. This is the Sunday before Easter and commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and it is the last Sunday of Lent. It is a joyful occasion, with the congregation often receiving palm branches during the service.

Holy Monday is April 14, 2025. Holy Monday is the day during Holy Week that commemorates Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple in Jerusalem and His teaching there. It marks the beginning of the events leading up to Easter Sunday in Christian tradition.

Holy Tuesday will be April 15, 2025. Holy Tuesday is the day during Holy Week that includes Jesus’ teachings and parables, as well as further confrontations with religious authorities in Jerusalem

Holy Wednesday, also known as Spy Wednesday, is April 16, 2025. This is the day during Holy Week when Judas Iscariot made the decision to betray Jesus to the religious authorities. 

Maundy Thursday/ Holy Thursday is on April 17, 2025. Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is the day in Holy Week that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with His disciples. It is a significant Christian observance where Jesus instituted the Eucharist, washed the disciples’ feet as a symbol of humility and service, and foretold His betrayal. The term “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word “mandatum,” meaning “commandment,” referring to Jesus’ new commandment to love one another as He loved them.

Good Friday will be on April 18, 2025. Good Friday is the day in Holy Week that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary. It is a solemn and reflective day for Christians, marking the sacrifice and atonement for sins through Jesus’ death.

Holy Saturday is on April 19, 2025. Holy Saturday is the day in Holy Week that falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is a day of quiet anticipation and reflection on the time when Jesus’ body lay in the tomb before His resurrection, symbolizing the transition from the crucifixion to the resurrection in Christian tradition.

When is Easter?

Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, April 20,2025  Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, signifying victory over sin and death. It is the central event of the Christian faith and is observed with joy and worship on the first Sunday following Holy Saturday, symbolizing new life and hope.