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The Paschal Triduum The word “Triduum” comes from the Latin word meaning “three days,” and encompasses the three most sacred days in the Church year. It is also called Paschal Triduum or Easter Triduum. It consists of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. The Great Easter Vigil is included as the high point of the Triduum. It begins at sundown on Maundy Thursday and concludes with evening prayer at sundown on Easter Sunday. The liturgical celebrations during the Triduum on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday are rich with symbolism and flow from one to another in a seamless way. While it may appear as if these liturgies are separate and distinct, they are actually intended to be one continuous celebration that commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. For this reason, Catholics are encouraged to observe the entire Triduum by attending all of the liturgies. The Triduum commemorates the central aspect of our faith and salvation: the passion, death and resurrection of Christ (Paschal Mystery) and is thus the apex of the liturgical year. Source: OUR SUNDAY VISITOR,
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