A collection of resources for families to use together during Advent.
An old family tradition is the stirring of the bowl of Plum Pudding on the first Sunday of Advent: “Stir- up Sunday.” The pudding (prepare it the Saturday before Advent begins) is filled with the good things of the world and is meant to represent Christ who will bring with him on his birthday all of the good things of heaven. Pudding is then stored until Christmas Day.
Reflections based on the readings for Advent & Christmas from Cycle C.
Reflections based on the readings for Advent & Christmas from Cycle B.
Refections based on the readings for Advent & Christmas from Cycle A.
Create an Advent journal to record your thoughts, feelings, hopes, dreams, and questions during Advent. This can be done as an individual or as a family.
A checklist for families to create more peace in the home.
A description of the symbols found on a Jesse Tree.
This resource includes a variety of things your family might do during Advent to change how you prepare for and celebrate Christmas.
Learn about several December Saints through the virtues of generosity, trust, and simplicity in these three family activities.
A one-page summary that highlights the most important aspects of Advent to share with family members.
A family activity that uses the Gospel story of Jesus' birth to explore God's presence in our lives.
Enjoy making these Christmas rolls and cookies with your family. Think of someone with whom you can share your baked goods this season.
This family reflection focuses on the Advent theme of the Reign of God and provides families with the opportunity to reflect on God's reign in their own lives.
This reflection is an opportunity for your family to reflect on your experience of Christmas and "gifts" this year.
During Advent we can reflect on God's presence in our history; how is God revealed to us in our own "histories," in the history of our families?
A party, a cookie swap, and caroling -- three activities to help your family celebrate the season. • By Kathleen O'Connell Chesto
This crossword puzzle will help your family to prepare for the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord, the Advent Season, or the Beheading of John the Baptist. • By Jim Merhaut
If you are a young adult who has been looking for a way to prepare spiritually for Christmas, this book is for you. These reflections have been written by people in their twenties and thirties. These young adults have taken the readings for the Advent season and used them as a springboard for their own prayerful thought and reflection. Now they invite you to do the same.
This family reflection will focus on your family's experience of preparing and what it takes to prepare well.
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