The Feast of the Holy Family, celebrated this year on December 30, 2025, honors Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as the exemplar of Christian family life. This feast reminds the faithful of the sacredness of family, the importance of love, unity, and faith, and the centrality of Christ in every household.

On December 28, the Church keeps a solemn and sorrowful remembrance: the Feast of the Holy Innocents. These were the young children of Bethlehem who were killed by the order of King Herod, who sought to destroy the newborn Christ.

The Feast of St. John, celebrated on December 27, 2025, honors the Apostle and Evangelist who was closest to Jesus. Known as the “Beloved Disciple,” John provides a model of intimate friendship with Christ, unwavering faith, and profound theological insight.

The Feast of St. Stephen, celebrated on December 26, 2025, honors the first Christian martyr, whose unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution set a powerful example for the Church.