CHRIST THE KING PARISH

12 Ways to Celebrate the Easter Octave

Let’s get down to it, people.

Easter is a time to CELEBRATE!!!!

Like a boss.

The entire Christian faith hinges on Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection so Easter is actually the highest liturgy of the year for us Catholics.

Jesus accepted and defeated death and because of that, the door is open for us to have eternal life with Him.

That’s no light business. It’s everything.

Amanda Teixeira

Focus

An Easter Octave Guide for Catholic Families

“O God, who gladden us year by year with the solemnity of the Lord’s Resurrection, graciously grant, that, by celebrating these present festivities, we may merit through them to reach eternal joys.”

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Instead of one day of Easter, Catholics enjoy eight octave days of feasting. Sustained partying requires careful planning and self-pacing to avoid merriment burnout. Follow this guide with your family to maximize the delights of Easter and the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday.

Erika J. Ahern

National Catholic Register

7 Ways to Celebrate the Easter Octave as a Family, From Feasting to Flowers

Christ is risen, indeed! Here are seven ways your family can celebrate Easter more fully, especially during the first eight days.

Have you ever noticed that the Church spends 50 days rejoicing for Easter? It makes sense for us to go all-in, maximizing that time celebrating Christ’s victory over death. It is such a triumphant victory, it could not possibly be contained in a single day! Christ is risen, indeed! Here are seven ways your family can celebrate Easter more fully, especially during the first eight days...

Debbie Cowden

EWTN