Lent will be here before we know it!!
It's not early to begin preparing for the most important time of the year!!
Epiphany
The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Savior of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with his baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee.
See the Catechism of the Catholic Church #524
To go to Mass on Sundays
and holy days and refrain from servile work
To go to Confession at least once a year
To receive the Eucharist at least once a year, during the Easter Season
To observe the days of fasting and abstinence
To help to provide for the needs of the Church
To obey the marriage laws of the Church
6 Holy Days of Obligation in Addition to Sundays (USA)
Mary, Mother of God/Feast
of the Circumcision (1 January)
Ascension (Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter or 7th Sunday of Easter, according
to Province)
Assumption (15 August)
All Saints (1 November)
Immaculate Conception (8 December)
Christmas (25 December)
Note: If 1 January, 15 August, or 1 November falls on a Saturday or Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated. If 15 August or 8 December falls on a Sunday, the Feast is celebrated the next day, but the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated.
The Acts
Act of Contrition - O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins, because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend You, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin.
Act of Faith - O my God, I firmly believe all the truths that the holy Catholic Church believes and teachers; I believe these truths, O Lord, because You, the infallible Truth, have revealed them to her; in this faith I am resolved to live and die. Amen.
Act of Hope - O my God, trusting in Your promises, and because You are faithful, powerful and merciful, I hope, through the merits of Jesus Christ, for the pardon of my sins, final perseverance, and the blessed glory of heaven. Amen.
Act of Charity - O my God, because You are infinite Goodness and worthy of infinite love, I love You with my whole heart above all things, and for love of You, I love my fellowmen as myself. Amen.