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    Holy Week is one of the most sacred periods in the Christian calendar, commemorating the final week before Easter. It begins with Palm Sunday and includes important events like Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. For Filipino Christians, traditions include visiting seven churches for prayer and abstaining from meat. Holy Week is an opportunity for reflection, prayer, and honoring Jesus' sacrifice through attending special church services and activities. It is a reminder of virtues like love, forgiveness, and faith that are central to Christianity.

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    Holy Week is one of the most sacred periods in the Christian calendar, commemorating the final week before Easter. It begins with Palm Sunday and includes important events like Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. For Filipino Christians, traditions include visiting seven churches for prayer and abstaining from meat. Holy Week is an opportunity for reflection, prayer, and honoring Jesus' sacrifice through attending special church services and activities. It is a reminder of virtues like love, forgiveness, and faith that are central to Christianity.

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    Holy Week is one of the most sacred periods in the Christian calendar, commemorating the final week before Easter. It begins with Palm Sunday and includes important events like Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. For Filipino Christians, traditions include visiting seven churches for prayer and abstaining from meat. Holy Week is an opportunity for reflection, prayer, and honoring Jesus' sacrifice through attending special church services and activities. It is a reminder of virtues like love, forgiveness, and faith that are central to Christianity.

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    THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF CEBU

    POPE JOHN XXIII SEMINARY


    POPE JOHN PAUL II AVE., LUZ, CEBU CITY

    Paulus Raphael Arnibal March 28,


    2023
    Grade 11 San Lorenzo Ruiz

    “Holy Week”

    Holy week is the week leading up to Easter Sunday and is considered one of the most
    sacred periods in the Christian Calendar. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week,
    commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Some Christians also observe Holy Week
    by fasting or abstaining from certain activities, such as watching television or using social media.
    The specific traditions and practices can vary depending on the denomination and cultural
    context, but they all share a common focus on remembering the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

    One of our Holy Week traditions is to go on the Visita Iglesia (or Church Visit). Visita
    Iglesia is a religious practice in which Filipinos visit at least seven (or fourteen) churches to pray
    during Holy Week. We also prepare binignit to avoid eating meat. This is something we do every
    year during Holy Week. Holy Week is also a time for us to re-unite as a family.

    During Holy Week I will be attending masses and church activities. Many churches hold
    special services during Holy Week, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter
    Sunday. Attending these services can be a powerful way to connect with others in your faith
    community and to reflect on the meaning of the events being commemorated. Participating in
    prayer and meditation is a good thing to do during the Holy Week. Whether you attend masses or
    not, Holy Week is a good time to make prayer and meditation a regular part of your daily
    routine. The important thing during Holy Week is to take time for reflection, prayer, and to
    honor the sacrifice that Jesus made for humanity.

    Holy Week is a time for Christians to reflect on the teachings and values of Jesus Christ,
    which include many virtues and values that are important to the Christian faith. Holy week is a
    reminder of the sacrifice that Jesus made for us. Jesus forgave those who betrayed and crucified
    him, and Holy Week is a reminder of the importance of forgiveness in the Christian tradition.
    Holy Week makes me realize two important things, the importance of love and faith. Love is the
    central value of Christianity, and Holy Week is a time to reflect on Jesus’ teaching of love for
    others. Holy Week is a time to reflect on the importance of faith in the Christian tradition. This
    includes trust in God’s plan. We Christians must be responsible on attending church activities
    especially during Holy Week.

    Overall, Holy Week is a time for Christians to deepen their understanding of these
    important lessons and to renew their commitment to living out these values in their daily lives. It
    is a time for reflection, contemplation, and an opportunity to grow in faith and understanding.

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