What Happens During Holy Thursday Mass. This three-day period is referred to as the Easter Triduum also known as the Sacred Triduum or Paschal Triduum. During the meal Jesus predicts his betrayal.
The image of Christ crucified or lying in the tomb or the descent into hell which mystery Holy Saturday recalls as also an image of the sorrowful Virgin Mary can be. Members of the congregation are chosen to sit and have their feet washed by the priest who plays the role of Christ. The Mass of the Lords Supper also known as A Service of Worship for Maundy Thursday is a Holy Week service celebrated on the evening of Maundy Thursday.
The evening Mass and ceremonies of Holy Thursday commemorate the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist as well as of the holy priesthood both of which occurred during the Last Supper of Our Lord.
Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist as the true body and blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of the sacrament of the. The word triduum comes from the Latin word triduum which comes from tris three dies. This three-day period is referred to as the Easter Triduum also known as the Sacred Triduum or Paschal Triduum. The central observance of Holy Thursday is the ritual reenactment of the Last Supper at Mass.
