The week before EasterThe feast that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the 3^rd day after his death on the cross. This means that Jesus lives on despite his death. This feast is celebrated on the 1^st Sunday after the 1^st full moon of spring., which begins with Palm SundayThe Sunday before Easter. On this day, the joyful entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is commemorated. During the liturgical celebrations of Palm Sunday, the Passion of Jesus is read in its entirety.. In that week there is also Maundy ThursdayThe Thursday before Easter. On this day, the Last Supper of Jesus is commemorated, upon which He instituted the Eucharist. During solemn celebrations on Maundy Thursday, the washing of feet (or pedilavium) is also commemorated. Just as Jesus washed the feet of His disciples on that last Thursday, as a sign of supreme readiness to serve, the priest washes the feet of some of those present. and Good FridayThe Friday before Easter when the death of Jesus on the cross is commemorated. Traditionally, the Stations of the Cross are used as a source of meditation on this day.. It ends with Holy SaturdayThe Saturday before Easter. This is a day of vigil and prayer, so that in the evening during the Easter Vigil the resurrection of Jesus can be celebrated. This Saturday is called 'silent' because on that day the church bells do not chime. Only during the Easter Vigil are they tolled again. Synonym Holy Saturday..