• The beginning of ordinary time in the Catholic Church occurs on the day that immediately follows the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord.
• This feast is traditionally observed by the Church on the Sunday that follows the observance of the solemnity of Epiphany (Jan.
• 6).
• However, the celebration of Epiphany takes place on the Sunday after the day set aside to honor Mary as the Mother of God in several nations (Jan.

1. 1).

The celebration of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which typically takes place on the first Sunday after the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on the sixth of January, marks the beginning of Ordinary Time and brings an end to the Christmas season in the traditional style of the Roman Rite.

What is Ordinary Time in the church calendar?

What Does It Mean When the Church Calendar Refers to Ordinary Time? Ordinary Time is a lengthy time that the church enters following Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost. It stretches from the day of Pentecost (or, in the Anglican Church, Trinity Sunday) through the beginning of Advent and comprises almost half of the liturgical year.

Why is there no first Sunday in Ordinary Time?

This second segment of Ordinary Time will continue until the First Sunday of Advent, at which point the liturgical year will start over once more. Why Does Ordinary Time Not Have a First Sunday Observance? The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is celebrated on the Sunday that comes following January 6 in the majority of years.

When does the church year begin and end?

The beginning of the Christian calendar year is marked by the season of Advent, which is immediately followed by the Christmas holiday. The traditional date of the Feast of the Epiphany and the conclusion of the liturgical season of Christmas is January 6. The beginning of Ordinary Time occurs on the Monday that follows the first Sunday that occurs after this date.