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510 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX, 78212
United States

2107363132

Christ Episcopal Church is a loving and welcoming church family, centrally located in the historic Monte Vista District of San Antonio, Texas. Our sanctuary is one of the most peaceful and beautiful churches in the country, but the real beauty of our church is our people. We are a large church, but with a small, familial feel and lots of ways to become involved.

Holy Week

Worship with us

At Christ Episcopal Church, we gather each week to worship in the Great Tradition of the Church. As we come to Holy Week, it is the high point of the entire church calendar. During this week, we find our place in the story of Jesus’ final days on earth before he goes to the cross. We invite you to enter the story with us.

Palm Sunday MARCH 29

7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Passion of Christ: All children should gather in front of the church before the 9 & 11 a.m. celebrations to receive palms to carry in the procession.

10a.m. Manna Bag Outreach Project: a multi-generational outreach service project. We will gather in the Parish Hall fill bags to hand out to the unhoused.

The triduum

The “Three-Days” liturgies of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil (Saturday), compose the culmination of the church calendar year known as the Triduum.

  • The Triduum begins with the liturgy for Maundy Thursday, during which we remember the joy of the institution of the Eucharist, the love and service which Jesus lived and taught, and the agony in the garden of Gethsemene, and the betrayal leading to the crucifixion.

    • 5:15 p.m.History and Tradition Class on the Maundy Thursday liturgy

    • 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday Eucharist with Foot Washing & Stripping of the Altar

    • 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. Altar of Repose in the Veterans Chapel. Parishioners have the opportunity to pray and “watch with Christ” - sign up here.

    Video explanation of Maundy Thursday

  • As we read the Passion and pray the Solemn Collects, we remember that it is our own sins that caused Christ’s suffering and agony. By the cross, we are redeemed; it is a sign of God’s never-ending love for us, as a sign of life, in the midst of death.

    Video explanation of Good Friday

    • 12 p.m. The Seven Last Words
       Join us in the Sanctuary for the Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ. The Chancel Choir, accompanied by an orchestra, will present the Texas premiere of Requiem by Matthew Coleridge.

    • 12 p.m. Good Friday Children’s Program
      Ages 4 years through 5th grade, nursery will be available for little ones. Tomlin Room, FMC, parent must be present at drop-off.

    • 5:15 p.m. History and Tradition Class on the Good Friday liturgy

    • 6 p.m. Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday

  • The Easter Vigil marks the end of Lent. As we begin, the church pauses in the darkness of the tomb. Adult baptism happens here. Then we share the first light of Christ’s resurrection. We all shout Alleluia! It’s the first service of Easter.

    Video explanation of the Easter Vigil

    • 7:15 p.m. History and Tradition Class on the Easter Vigil liturgy

    • 8 p.m. The Great Easter Vigil Service

  • Wondering what this is all about? Ready to go deeper in your appreciation of our liturgies and worship? We encourage you to attend each class before the service(s) you plan to attend, to hear from our clergy about the richness of our worship traditions. All classes meet in the Gahan Conference Room.

    • Maundy Thursday, 5:15 p.m.

    • Good Friday, 5:15 p.m.

    • Easter Vigil (Saturday), 7:15 p.m.

Altar of Repose

"Couldn't you keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." (Mark 14:37b-38)

Immediately following the Maundy Thursday service there will be an Altar of Repose in the Veterans Chapel. Those willing to "watch with Jesus for one hour" may sign up for one of the available spots below and spend an hour in meditation and prayer prior to our Good Friday observance. Security will be on the premises for your safety.

Sign up to pray for an hour

Confession During Holy Week

Confession (or Reconciliation) is a sacramental rite in which those who repent may confess their sins to God in the presence of a priest and receive assurance of pardon and the grace of absolution. Please use this guide to prepare for confession

During Holy Week, our clergy is available in the Bishops Chapel at these times:

Monday, March 30 | 12 - 1 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31 | 12 - 1 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1| 12 - 1 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m.

Morning Prayer During Holy Week

Begin each morning of Holy Week with us in prayer. Morning Prayer will be led in the Veterans Chapel each morning during Holy Week. On Good Friday, Morning Prayer will complete the overnight vigil.

Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3 | 8:30 a.m.

Easter Sunday

APRIL 5, 2026

Join us on Easter Sunday to celebrate Jesus' resurrection from the dead. Lillies adorn the church to remind us of the new life now available to all who believe in him. Alleluia! He is risen!

Video explanation of Easter Sunday

Service Times:

  • 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Service on the Outreach Pavilion Lawn (weather permitting) - no live-stream

  • 9 & 11 a.m. Festive Easter Eucharist - will be live-streamed.

  • 10:15 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt on the Lawn (weather permittimg)

  • *There is no 5 p.m. service on Easter Sunday