we wait and prepare in joyful anticipation for the celebration of Christmas- remembering the Incarnation event, welcoming Jesus into our hearts today and preparing for Christ’s coming again
in glory -- Joan McKamey
The Advent Season Lots of ideas from Loyola Press for making Advent come alive for your family. Advent crossword to do as a family from Pflaum.
Watch a 2-minute video about Advent from Busted Halo Enjoy Advent by James Martin SJ.
Advent Wreath
Here is everything you want to know about the advent wreath as well as a blessing and weekly prayers.
This sheet about the advent wreath and suggested prayers can be run off. and for little ones an Advent Wreath to color. Why Rose or Pink on the third Sunday? check it out. You may enjoy a short video about the Advent Wreath. Advent Calendars Join us in trying a REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR this year. An Advent Blessing Jar helps you appreciate and give. Good Ground Press Calendar. And don't miss the Busted Halo version. Here is a Random Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar. Follow the Christmas story with this paper chain calendar. The US Bishops have a Family Advent Calendar. You can build a nativity scene out of Legos. There are instructions here and here. You can color and cut out this nativity scene. Follow the stories from the family tree of Jesus and create a Jesse Tree. And be sure to check out the photo of a great Jesse Tree window. Special Advent Days Saint Nicholas - December 6
Here you will find a color sheet from Paper Dali. Dress a St Nick paper doll.
For information about St Nicholas here is a good article to read from americancatholic.org
Find a wealth of information, ideas and activities at St Nicholas Center. This site is fantastic! Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 12
and adults can read or listen at this site.
And here is a crossword puzzle to print and complete. Paper Dali has pictures to color with super explanation of colors and design. A simple play telling the story. Make Juan Deigo's tilma. Catholic Icing has many ideas for celebrating in your home (from 2009 and 2010)
including everything from recipes to paperdolls. Arthur has a story about celebrating in Sweden and here is more information. Paper Dali has a picture to color too. O Antiphons - begin December 17
Here is a good explanation of the prayers.
Families with older children might like to create a set of O Antiphon ornaments.
You are probably most familiar with them in this musical form.
Simbang Gabi Check out these ideas for Advent. And don't miss the Busted Halo Advent Calendar. Watch some of these seven short videos for advent. Here's a three part Bible Study for teens from BuyNothingChristmas.org This page gives some amazing information about Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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