Did you Know? (Sunday, June 16, 2019)
Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost when we honour the Holy Trinity – the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Although the word “trinity” does not appear in Scripture, […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, June 9, 2019)
Fifty days after Easter the Church celebrates Pentecost and the giving of the Holy Spirit. This day, often called “the birthday of the Christian Church,” initiated a period of intense […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, June 2, 2019)
The Ascension of Jesus is the departure of Christ from Earth into the presence of God. The biblical narrative (Acts 1:9-11) takes place 40 days after the resurrection. Here Jesus […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, May 26, 2019)
Eastertide (also called Paschaltide) is the festal season in the liturgical year that focuses on celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Easter Lily is a symbol of the resurrection and floral arrangements […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, May 19, 2019)
Easter is the most important Christian festival of the year, which is a movable event determined by the first Paschal (Full) Moon after March 21, in which the length of […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, May 12, 2019)
It is required of those to be confirmed that they have been baptized, are sufficiently instructed in the Christian faith are penitent for their sins and are ready to affirm […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, May 5, 2019)
The Apostles Creed is used instead of the Nicene Creed on Sundays, from Easter to Pentecost, ‘the great octave’. During these fifty days of Easter we focus on the appearances […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, April 28, 2019)
Grace is God’s favour towards us, which is unearned and undeserved; by grace, God forgives our sins, enlightens our minds, stirs our hearts and strengthens our wills. (The Book of […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, April 21, 2019)
The Cross is the most powerful and recognizable symbol of Christianity, especially during the Easter season for it was used during Jesus’ crucifixion. It is a symbol of Christ’s victory […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, April 14, 2019)
Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that marks the beginning of Holy week. It commemorates Jesus’ triumphal procession into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four canonical Gospels. It […]