On September 12th the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary. In 1684, Pope Innocent XI added it to the liturgical calendar to commemorate the Battle of Vienna.
Bonus Lessons
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrates Mary being free from the stains of original sin from the very first moment of her life.
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Every year the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is celebrated on the Saturday after the feast of the Sacred Heart.
The Queenship of Mary
On August 22nd, the church honors Mary's title as Queen. This feast day is called the Queenship of Mary.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, also known as Trinity Sunday, is celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Pentecost.
The Annunciation
The feast of the Annunciation celebrates the day the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced that she was to be the mother of the Messiah, Jesus.
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The Ascension
Forty days after Jesus' Resurrection, He ascended, or rose up, into heaven to be with His Father.
Pentecost
Ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven, the Holy Spirit came down upon the Apostles just as Jesus had promised them. This special day of the Church is called Pentecost and is also known as the “Birthday of the Church.”
Corpus Christi
On the feast of Corpus Christi the Church is celebrating the real presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
When Mary's time on earth was done, she was taken by the power of God, or assumed, into heaven both her soul and her body.
The Exaltation of the Cross
The symbol that is most associated with Jesus is the cross. After Jesus was crucified, the cross, which was once a sign of suffering and humiliation, became a sign of victory and love.
All Saints Day
All Saints Day is a holy day of the Catholic Church that celebrates all people who have died and are now with God in heaven.
The Solemnity of Christ the King
The Solemnity of Christ the King
February - The Holy Family
The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family.
January - The Holy Name of Jesus
The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus.
July - The Most Precious Blood of Jesus
The month of July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus.
June - The Sacred Heart of Jesus
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
March - Saint Joseph
The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph.
April - The Blessed Sacrament
The month of April is dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament.
May - The Month of Mary
The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
August - The Immaculate Heart of Mary
The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
September - The Seven Sorrows of Mary
The month of September is dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of Mary.
October - The Holy Rosary
The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary.
December - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
November - The Poor Souls in Purgatory
The month of November is dedicated to the Poor Souls in Purgatory.