What is advent catholic

Creating a printable Advent Calendar calendar that you can color brings a personalized touch to your holiday countdown. It encourages creativity and can be a fun, relaxing activity for both children and adults, fostering a festive spirit.

My heart has never been more ready for Advent! The wonder, the hope, the light- and the focus on a newborn King come to save us. Here is a collection of free ideas, activities, and printables to help your family and classroom enter into the Season. (Just a reminder- you are always welcome to share these resources with your classroom or parish- especially during these weird times when so many of us are trying to teach and minister "virtually" I'm happy to be of help! When possible, I always…

Observing Advent in our home a beautiful way to prepare our hearts for the birth of the king!

Learn the meaning and history behind the traditional Advent wreath and Advent candles.

Advent Wreath Blessing 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. When the blessing of… Read More »Advent Wreath Blessing

Advent is such a beautiful time to prepare for the coming of Jesus. But having children and getting to share these traditions and teachable moments with them during Advent is so fun. Here are seven of my family’s favorite and new Advent traditions to live liturgically! [LINK to video] 1. Advent Wreath. An advent wreath […]

oes it seem to you that each year the holiday season gets busier and busier, and we get further and further away from the true meaning of Christmas?The best way to combat this tendency is to adopt or renew Advent traditions in the home. Whether you are si…

A brief explanation of what Advent is, how it is observed, and what your family can do to celebrate. Excellent source of resources and ideas.

Advent is coming! What to do, what NOT to do . . . these are the questions. I think I can help. Here are my seven favorite Catholic Advent traditions with pros and cons of each to help you decide which ones will work for your family and personal circumstances this year. I’m about to […]

Why do we celebrate Advent? What is Advent in the first place? See the Christmas Advent story and learn its purpose here.

Use this simple guide to Advent for children to explain what Advent is, the symbolism of Advent wreaths, and for more ideas for Advent crafts

Advent printable worksheets are a great way to engage children in the anticipation and preparation for Christmas..

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul.Hebrews 6:19 What is Hope?Recently, I've been pondering what it means to hope. I understand that faith and hope are completely different, but they seem so similar at a glance. After researching it in the Catechism and reading a few articles, I learned that while faith…

The only chronological nativity set Advent Calendar that keeps Christ at the center of Christmas! Download the FREE printable 12-day or 25-day Advent Calendar that follows Scripture's order of events. Find the perfect nativity sets. This is the BEST Christmas tradition ever for your family! From toddlers to teens, experience the depth of the Advent though a fun interactive daily gift this Christmas season!

This time of year is full of many wonderful traditions. I want to create Advent traditions in the Catholic home.

There are so many amazing ways to celebrate this Advent season. With this Advent Catholic Checklist, you can find terrific feast days to celebrate.