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|  | What does "Triduum" mean? |
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| | Today it refers to the liturgical season that follows Lent and precedes the Easter season. |
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| | it is also called the "Easter Triduum" because during it is celebrated the Paschal Mystery, that is, the passing of the Lord from this world to his Father. |
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| | When does Triduum begin and end? |
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| | The Easter triduum begins with the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil, and closes with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. |
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| | Why is Triduum important? |
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| | Christ redeemed us all and gave perfect glory to God principally through his paschal mystery |
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| | Easter triduum of the passion and resurrection of Christ is the culmination of the entire liturgical year. |
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| | Thus the solemnity of Easter has the same kind of preeminence in the liturgical year that Sunday has in the week. |
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| | How is fasting observed in this season? |
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| | Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence; it is also recommended that Holy Saturday be so observed, in order that the Church with uplifted and welcoming heart be ready to celebrate the joys of the Sunday of the resurrection. |
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| | Fasting and abstinence are thus required on Good Friday and fasting is recommended on Holy Saturday. |
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| | What is "Tenebrae"? |
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| | recommended that there be a communal celebration of the Office of Readings and Morning Prayer on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. |
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