Days of Prayer and Special Observances
Days of Prayer and Special Observances | USCCB
The following list includes many common observances promoted by the Holy See and the USCCB. Dates given are those shared with the universal Church except as ...
World Days of Prayer and social concern - LiturgyTools.net
In recent years, particular days / weeks have been named as times of prayer for specific causes. These are extra to the regular liturgical calendar which is ...
Liturgical Year and Calendar | USCCB
... prayers of the Church toward the particular needs of the human family. Holy Days of Obligation Days of Prayer and Special Observances. General Roman Calendar ...
Days of Prayer, Annual Observances, Special Collections & Appeals
Chapter V: Days of Prayer, Annual Observances,. Special Collections & Appeals. Special Collections, Appeals, Particular Intentions in the Sunday Liturgy1.
Multi-Faith Calendar of Religious Holy Days - Xavier University
By custom, in the United States, Easter and Christmas (a federal holiday) are considered to be non-work days. Special worship : Such religious observances ...
Calendar of Religious Observances | Boy Scouts of America
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, AMERICAN. Inter-religious day of prayer in America. NATIVITY OF CHRIST, EASTERN ORTHODOX. Nativity of Christ Eve is the night before ...
Celebrated by lighting candles each night, singing special songs, reciting prayers ... days from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for prayer and meditation.
Days of Prayer, Annual Observances, Special Collections & Appeals
Dioceses could begin consideration of Ember Day observances by consulting the Roman Missal, and especially the Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and ...
Days of Prayer and Special Observances | Office of Liturgy
There have been frequent additions to these days in the past several years (e.g., World Day of Prayer of the Care of Creation, Sunday of the ...
Special Observances - Universal Prayers . Net
1. World Day of Peace · 18–25. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity · 22. (23 when 22 is a Sunday) Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (USA).
Holy Days Calendar - The University of La Verne
Christian observance with prayer for the restoration of unity among the churches of the faith. January 19, World Religion Day – Baha'i. Baha'i sponsored day ...
Religious & Spiritual Observance Calendar - Davidson College
The day begins with a special Eid prayer and involves day-long festivities. Celebrations may last up to three days. Absence from work or school is common. Eid ...
Calendar of the Church Year - The Episcopal Church
... Days of Special Devotion, and Days of Optional Observance. The calendar ... prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's ...
Religious and Spiritual Holidays and Days of Conscience
Eid-al-Fitr is a celebration of the end of Ramadan. The day is marked by community-wide prayer services, gatherings of family and friends, gift giving and ...
Holy Days Calendar - Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
This resource, covering a broad range of religious holidays, is designed to serve as a convenient tool to assist both students and faculty in their planning.
The Calendar of the Church Year - Book of Common Prayer
1. Principal Feasts · 2. Sundays · 3. Holy Days · 4. Days of Special Devotion · 5. Days of Optional Observance.
Cycle of Prayer | Introduction - Liturgy Office
On the Day of Special Prayer itself, and especially on Sundays, it is appropriate to announce the Day of Special Prayer in the opening remarks at the beginning ...
Religious Observances Calendar - Rollins College
Christian celebration of mystery combining prayers and merriment involving children and families. It is a prelude to All Saint's Day. Christian symbol. Nov ...
Christian Holy Days and Observances (Western) - The Guibord Center
Advent · Christmas · Feast of the Epiphany · Week of Prayer for Christian Unity · Shrove Tuesday · Ash Wednesday and Lent · Holy Week · Palm Sunday.
Guide to Religious Observances and Holidays | Daemen University
... day of rest and celebration ten days before Yom Kippur. General Practices: Prayer in synagogue and festive meals. Recommended Accommodations: Avoid scheduling ...