There are many interesting terms, customs and traditions associated with Christianity and Catholicism.  As part of our ongoing education, we will visit some of these on a periodic basis.  For some, the information will be repetitive, while for others, it will open up an entire world.  Either way, it is a perfect way to reacquaint and/or familiarize ourselves with the terminology and beliefs of the Church and Christianity in general.

Alleulia Burial

The Sunday before Ash Wednesday is the last Sunday that the assembly will sing the Alleulia until the Easter Vigil. Some parishes celebrate "The Burial of the Alleulia" and use the sending song at the end of Mass to "bury" this song of praise that we sing each Sunday. During the season of Lent, we "fast" from alleulias, so that we can sing them with greater joy and greater faith on Easter.