Parish Nativity Set Displays
Read Pope Francis Apostolic Letter Admirable Signum on the meaning and importance of the nativity scene.
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ADVENT PODCASTS
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The Meaning of the Advent Wreath One of the most popular Christian symbols used in churches and family homes to celebrate the meaning of Advent is the Advent wreath. The Catholic Advent wreath has four candles (three purple and one rose) evenly spaced along a circle of evergreen branches. Each component of the Advent wreath has special meaning for Christians who use it as a part of their preparation for Christmas.
Tis the Season (Advent & Christmas Quiz) This quiz can help you, your students, and your students’ families review what you know about our Catholic faith. Check your answers against the downloadable answer key. Catechist.com
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Advent A - Z Spend a few moments each day of Advent on a Journey with St. Joseph. This special e-mail series will explore Joseph as a man of courage, love, and acceptance. The messages also include suggestions for further exploration of Advent themes through additional online articles and prayers.
Actively Waiting for Advent—Free Prayer Packet It is important to participate in the parish preparations. We are a community of believers, after all. It is also important to prepare ourselves personally. Here is a packet of downloadable prayer materials for this season of preparation.
10 Meaningful Advent Traditions to Try This Year Here are ten unique traditions to bring more mindfulness and joy to this time of year.
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Best Advent Ever 2022 A free email program that will help you slow down and focus on what matters most during this busy season. You'll experience Advent in a whole new way—leading to the best Christmas of your life! Starting the first Sunday of Advent, you'll receive daily emails with short inspirational videos from Matthew Kelly, practical tips to incorporate into your everyday life, and personal stories from Dynamic Catholic team members.
The Jesse Tree The Jesse tree helps us connect the custom of decorating Christmas trees to the events leading to Jesus’ birth.
Online Advent Calendar for Adults Join Loyola Press for a special online Advent experience. Following a traditional Advent calendar format, the experience invites you to slow down this season and discover the quiet moments of Advent hope.
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USCCB-Advent Calendar 2022 Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. (Bilingual)
Celebrating Advent as a Family Advent traditions are numerous. We do not always know their exact origin, but they have been lived in the hearts of the faithful. If traditions are lived and understood, they can bring families closer to Christ and transform the hearts of those who participate in them. How can we introduce some Advent traditions into our families this Advent season? Blessing of an Advent Wreath The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its place in the Church as well as in the home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. Blessing of the Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene Blessing of the Family Creche is a great tradition for families during Advent. Many families also chose to hide the baby Jesus until Christmas morning. |
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ADVENT RESOURCES FROM RCL BENZIGER
TASK 2 – LITURGICAL EDUCATION– Students recognize the presence of Christ and enter into communication with Him through active, full, and conscious participation in the Liturgical celebrations and Sacraments of the Church.
The Essential Concepts come from the Table of Contents for the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). They have been re-organized to fit under the Six Tasks of Catechesis. CCC articles numbers associated with each Essential Concept are listed throughout this document. Referencing CCC article numbers is a recommended resource for catechist preparation.
The Essential Concepts come from the Table of Contents for the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). They have been re-organized to fit under the Six Tasks of Catechesis. CCC articles numbers associated with each Essential Concept are listed throughout this document. Referencing CCC article numbers is a recommended resource for catechist preparation.
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Marriage & Family Life, Formation
Youth ~ Young Adult ~ Religious Education