“Living liturgically” means aligning our daily life with the Church’s liturgical calendar, both internally and externally. We celebrate the Church’s seasons and feasts, and we observe the penitential practices meant to prepare us for the heavenly banquet. Each of the liturgical seasons – Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Ordinary Time – has its own  particular focus, colors, readings and customs. Learning about each season and integrating its message  and traditions into everyday living help us make faith a vibrant part of our lives. 

Living liturgically is also a particularly meaningful and effective way to teach children and young people about the Faith. Parents who plan activities that relate to the liturgical seasons are etching in their children’s memory the sort of tradition that can be passed from one generation to another. Those who live liturgically participate in the Eucharistic Sacrifice every Sunday and holy day of obligation. They also strive to participate in daily Mass whenever possible. For more on liturgical living, see:

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