Easter is a special time filled with meaningful traditions, family fun, and spiritual moments. This celebration combines religious faith with colorful customs that bring people together. Whether you dye eggs, hunt for treasures, attend church, or enjoy a big meal, each activity helps make Easter memorable. Understanding these traditions can help you embrace the holiday fully and create new family memories.
Historical Background of Easter
Easter has roots deep in Christian faith. It marks the day when Christians believe Jesus Christ rose from the dead. This event is at the core of Christian teachings about hope and new life. Over the years, Easter has also picked up many cultural customs, blending religious and local practices.
However your family celebrates, we wish you a Happy Easter from Macaroni Kid Acadia-St. Landry!
Easter 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20.
Check this listing of many local churches to find times of services for Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday! Some churches offer online live streaming of their services for those who are unable to attend in person. Click on the hyperlinked text for details.
Acadia Parish
First Baptist Church of Crowley
- Maundy Thursday - 7pm
- Easter Sunday - 9:30am
The Fountains Fellowship Church
Crowley
- Saturday - 6pm
- Easter Sunday - 9:15am, 10:30am
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Crowley
- Good Friday - 3pm service
- Holy Saturday - 8pm vigil
- Easter Sunday - 8am & 10am
Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church Point
Good Friday - 12pm Living Way of the Cross (Spanish)
- 3pm Liturgy of the Passion (Bilingual)
Holy Saturday - 8pm Vigil of the Lord's Resurrection (Bilingual)
Easter Sunday - 8am Lewisburg
- 8am OLSH
- 10am OLSH
-12pm OLSH (Spanish)
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church
Rayne
- Friday - 3pm Stations of the Cross service
- Holy Saturday - 8pm Easter vigil
- Sunday mass - 9:30am
Point Church - Pentecostal Church
Church Point
- Easter Sunday - 8:30am, 10am
River of Life Fellowship Church
Iota
- Easter Sunday - 10am
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Crowley
- Good Friday - 3pm Veneration of the Cross
- Holy Saturday - 8pm Easter Vigil
- Easter Sunday - 8:30am, 10:30am
St. Landry Parish
Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church of Duralde/Eunice
- Holy Saturday- 8pm Easter Vigil
- Sunday - 9am
Epiphany Opelousas Episcopal Church
- Good Friday - 12pm Stations of the Cross
- Holy Saturday - 2:30pm
- 8pm Easter Vigil - Easter Sunday - 9am
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
Opelousas
- Easter Egg Hunt Sat. April 19 - 2 p.m.
- Saturday - 8pm Vigil Mass
- Easter Sunday- 7am, 9am, 11am
Hope Presbyterian Church
Opelousas
- Sunday service - 9am
Immaculate Conception Church
Washington
- Good Friday Service | April 18th – 3:00 p.m. (IC)
- Easter Vigil Mass | April 19th – 8:00 p.m. (IC)
- Easter Sunday Mass | April 20th
7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. (IC) & 11:00 a.m. (HT)
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church Opelousas
• Holy Thursday - 5pm Mass
• Easter Sunday - 7am, 10am Mass
Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church
- Saturday - Easter Vigil 8pm
- Easter Sunday - 7am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 5:15pm
Our Savior's Church
Eunice
- Good Friday - 5pm
- Easter Sunday - 6:30am @ City Lake
- 9:30am @OSC Eunice
Opelousas
Thursday – 6:30pm
- Saturday – 6:30pm
- Sunday – 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am
Sacred Heart of Jesus/St. Mary's Catholic Church
Port Barre
- Good Friday - 3pm service @ St. Mary's
- Saturday - 8pm Easter Vigil
- Sunday - 7am, 9am @ Sacred Heart
- 11am @ St. Mary's
St. Anthony Catholic Church
Krotz Springs
- Good Friday - 3pm Service
- Holy Saturday - 8pm Easter Vigil
- Easter Sunday - 9am mass and Easter egg hunt to follow
- Good Friday - 3pm Service
- Holy Saturday - 8pm Easter Vigil
- Easter Sunday - 7am, 9am, & 11am
St. Bridget/Sacred Heart
Lawtell
- Good Friday Service 3:00pm-Sacred Heart Chapel
Veneration of the Cross & Adoration. Confessions heard 5-6pm - Holy Saturday 8PM-St Bridget Church Easter Vigil-Mass in the Holy Night
- Easter Sunday - 8AM-Sacred Heart Chapel
St. John Baptist Church
Opelousas
- Sunday Service - 9am In-service and livestream
St. Landry Catholic Church
- Good Friday - 11am Children's Station of the Cross
- 3pm Passion of the Lord - Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil 8pm
- Easter Sunday - 8am, 10am
The Truth is Ministries Empowerment Center
Opelousas
- Easter Sunday Service - 8am
