On Easter Sunday, the church joyfully celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This special day is the high point of the church year. As we celebrate Christ’s triumph over death, we remember, too, that Christ invites us into new life—eternal life—with him.  On Easter, we yearn for the day when our bodies will also be resurrected through the salvation of Jesus.

Easter and the seven weeks following are known as Eastertide, the oldest celebrated liturgical season of the church year. The liturgical color for this time is white, signifying purity and joy. The season of Easter ends with the Day of Pentecost, which comes 50 days after Easter.