Palm Sunday marks the first day of Holy Week, the most important week of the liturgical year for Catholics. This Sunday commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in acceptance of the death that awaits him, his death on the cross, and his burial.
On Thursday, Catholics celebrate Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. On Good Friday, the Catholic Church invites its faithful to fast, that is to say, to do without a meal. The next day, Holy Saturday, is a day of mourning. Called Easter Vigil, this day is the last day on which the faithful prepare for Easter.