Easter is one of the most significant celebrations for Catholics, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which occurred three days after his crucifixion. This event not only represents victory over death and sin, but also offers the promise of eternal life to all believers.
Easter, beyond being the resurrection of Jesus, is part of Holy Week, a series of events that commemorate the last days of Christ's life. This week begins with Palm Sunday, celebrating Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and culminates with Easter Sunday. During this period, Catholics remember the Passion of Christ: his suffering, arrest, trial, crucifixion, and death on Good Friday.
Easter: The heart of the Christian faith
Catholics believe that the death and resurrection of Jesus are part of the "Paschal Mystery," the core of their faith. Through this sacrifice, Jesus not only offers salvation and forgiveness of sins, but establishes a new covenant between God and humanity, providing hope of eternal life to his followers.
The Passion, the Resurrection, and the Eucharist
Easter not only focuses on the resurrection of Jesus, on Holy Thursday the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples is remembered, where he instituted two essential sacraments: The Eucharist, where Jesus offers the bread and wine as his body and blood, establishing the Holy Mass. And the Priesthood, by saying "Do this in memory of me." Thus, Jesus institutes the priestly ministry.
