Holy Thursday 2025
Procession of liturgical assembly on Maundy - Holy Thursday.
Liturgical Assembly -there are roles in the liturgy which are exercised by lay people who place their time and talent at the service of the liturgical assembly as acolytes (altar servers), lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, Master of Ceremony, cantors, choir members, instrumentalists, leaders of song and ushers.
Master of Ceremony leads the procession with incense.
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Holy Family Catholic Church
Maundy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Holy Thursday, Thursday of Mysteries, Sheer Thursday. Observance, Christian Fifth day of Holy week day before Good Friday
" He told them. "I have set an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them." (John 13:1-17)
Holy Thursday - In the Catholic Church, this is called the Holy Thursday Mandatum, and the rite takes place after the homily. Members of the congregation are chosen to sit and have their feet washed by the priest, who plays the role of Christ. One by one, the priest will wash the participant's feet with a basin and a towel.
Allow us to be explicit in stating the significance of this ceremony. It is a reminder that we are of the Body of Christ and as such, and His followers, we too are called to serve others in a spirit of humility. And we are to do so, even if we do not feel the desire to do so. As Christians, this is our duty. Read - JOHN 13:1-17