Parent Resources

Advent Resources for Families

As you prepare your home with decorations, buy gifts, and all the cooking and baking for guests, here are a few little things to bring the spirit of Advent into your home.

Did you know…?

That the song “12 days of Chistmas” is really a catechism for learning the basics of our faith?

That each Advent candle on the Advent Wreath has further symbolism than just counting the weeks? Read an explanation of Advent, the Advent Candles and some reflection and discussion questions on Advent

That even a simple candy cane carries an inspirational reminder? Read the Legend of the Candy Cane

Some other useful resources:

Advent Sharing list for families - you don’t always need to go outside of your family to serve one another in special ways this Season.

Some prayerful peotry

Advent Among the Gift Wrap – a reflection

Steps to Simplifying Christmas