About the Triduum

About the Triduum

Triduum Sacrum Triduum Sacrum—The Three Sacred Days—is the name given to the days leading up to Easter: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The rites and ceremonies we will be observing developed over centuries with much local adaptation. Similar rites...
Refreshment/Laetare/Rose/Mothering Sunday

Refreshment/Laetare/Rose/Mothering Sunday

Laetare Sunday is a popular name for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The name comes from the first word of the Introit or entrance antiphon of the Mass for that day: In Latin, the entrance antiphon (Isaiah 66:10-11) begins “Laetare, Jerusalem” (“Rejoice,...
2019 BCH Summer Camp Registration is Now Open

2019 BCH Summer Camp Registration is Now Open

Make it a summer you won’t forget! -2019 Summer Camp registration is now live- Through sports, water activities, dance, drama, music, challenge courses, outdoor activities and more, BCH Camp counselors work closely with campers to support their development in...
2019 Lenten Resources

2019 Lenten Resources

2019 Lenten Resources To help your congregation prepare for the Lenten journey, we encourage you to order the 2019 Lenten Meditations guide. The Lenten Meditation book is available in English and Spanish. Over the years, we have had wonderful feedback on our Lenten...
Lent at Saint John’s

Lent at Saint John’s

Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter. The Lenten season is a time when Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ—his...