Celebrated primarily by Christians — the predominant faith in both Canada and around the world — Easter is an invitation to renew our faith. For Catholics, Evangelicals, and Orthodox Christians, it is a time to reflect on the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, the ultimate act of love that led to His resurrection and renewed hope.
Amid the sweetness of chocolate eggs and the pull of commercialization, the deeper meaning of this season is often lost. Easter is more than symbols — it is a time for compassion, reconciliation, and spiritual rebirth.
It is also a powerful opportunity to nurture values within the family. Teaching children from an early age about gratitude, empathy, humility, and faith helps build homes rooted in love and purpose.
Jesus was crucified around the year 33 A.D. at Golgotha (Calvary), a rocky hill in Jerusalem. Even while suffering unjustly, He never stopped loving us. His
resurrection reminds us that pain is not the end — love renews and transforms.
Easter follows the season of Lent and Good Friday, a day marked by fasting and prayer. On Easter Sunday, new life is celebrated. And regardless of one’s beliefs, its message remains timeless: a season for faith, unity, and hope.