A schedule of colors associated with specific periods and feasts within the Christian liturgical year governs vestments, altar cloths, and other paraments. For the year 2025, this schedule will dictate the appropriate colors for Sundays, holy days, and seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. A typical example might show green for Ordinary Time, purple for Advent and Lent, white for Christmas and Easter, and red for Pentecost and martyr feasts. Resources providing this information often present it in a calendar format, either digitally or physically.
This visual guide aids clergy and worship leaders in preparing for services, ensuring uniformity and symbolic coherence in liturgical celebrations. The colors themselves hold symbolic meaning, connecting the worship experience to the themes of the liturgical season or feast. Historically, these colors evolved from early Christian practice, becoming standardized over centuries and reflecting the rich tapestry of faith and tradition. Proper observance provides a visual language that enhances the congregation’s understanding and engagement with the mysteries of the faith.
