Sacred Roots Workshop

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c. Affirmation : 3rd Week – We light the third candle recognizing the fulfillment of God’s promise of our salvation.

d. Arrival : 4th Week – We light the fourth candle in celebration of the arrival of the baby, born in a stable at Bethlehem, whose name is Immanuel, God-with-us.

2. Christmas : A celebration of the mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God, the Word made flesh in the world. It celebrates the birth of Christ, Luke 2.1-20.

3. Epiphany : The Feast of Epiphany on Jan. 6 commemorates the coming of the Magi which reveals Christ’s mission to the world. The entire season of Epiphany then emphasizes the way in which Christ revealed himself to the world as the Son of God, Luke 2.32; Matt. 17.1-6; John 12.32. a. Baptism of the Lord : Observes Jesus’ baptism by John the prophet, when our Lord was confirmed as the Father’s beloved Son, anointed by the Holy Spirit. This is the first Sunday of the Season of Epiphany, and historically has been a time for the body of Christ to reaffirm our Baptismal covenant with Christ, our identification with him in his death and new life. b. Transfiguration Sunday : “Recalls the Transfiguration of Christ on the mountain with Elijah, Moses accompanied by his disciples. It is celebrated on the last Sunday of Epiphany, occurring before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of our lenten journey.”