Celebrating Liturgical Seasons
Growing by Experiencing the Feasts and Seasons of the Church Year
Family Advent Activities
Celebrating the coming of Jesus with children helps us approach the season with fresh eyes and insight. Our children present us with a challenge and an opportunity. They soak up the values of the culture that has had them anticipating Christmas since the beginning of November, but we have the opportunity to introduce them to the timeless rituals celebrating the coming of the Messiah that will add depth to their spiritual lives.
Here are a number of ways families can celebrate the season of Advent:
Here are a number of ways families can celebrate the season of Advent:
Are you ready for Advent? Here’s a checklist of eight Advent practices you can do with your family, plus a list of important feasts and holidays during Advent.
Remember, you don’t have to do it all—just choose a few practices to focus on, and see whether they work for your family. Click here to read more. |
Advent Calendars
Busted Halo's digital twist on the traditional Advent calendar brings a sense of surprise by showing you the whole calendar, but not letting you “open” each day and find out what’s behind the picture until that day comes along.
Each day, the link will lead you to a special Advent-themed Daily Jolt and MicroChallenge. |
Advent—Epiphany Calendar:
Featuring Sunday readings, and ideas to celebrate Advent more meaningfully! Dive into your Bible and let us journey joyfully, no matter where we are! Advent—Epiphany Calendar (list style): Get more daily ideas featuring service projects |
Our 2020 online Advent calendar for families has a daily reflection and free activity for you and your children in preparation for Christmas. Join us as we journey throughout the season of Advent with our global family.
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Free Printable Nativity Craft For Kids
from Catholic Icing
Displaying a nativity set at Christmas time is one of the best ways to remember that Jesus is the reason for the season! My mom always displayed many nativity sets around our house during Advent and Christmas, and I wanted to make sure that every single home has the ability to have a nativity set displayed. This is why I have this FREE diy printable nativity set!
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Advent Music
Matt Maher - O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Official Audio)
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