F.A.Q.

Why do priests wear different colored vestments thoughout the year?

The colors of the vestments help bring to mind the sacred mysteries we celebrate throughout the liturgical year. Each color highlights a particular aspect of the season or a specific mystery of the faith.

For example, white and gold symbolize rejoicing and purity of soul. They are worn during Chrismas and Easter. Red calls to mind Christ’s blood and is worn on Good Friday and to commemorate those saints who were martyred for our faith. Red also signifies the burning fire of God’s love. Thus red vestments are worn on Pentecost.


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