Advent Resources for you and your family

You will find many resources below for your own personal use this Advent or to use with your family or grandchildren of any age. There are individual projects and also two retreats. Choose a link or two and enrich your Advent journey to the birth of Christ at Christmas.

Download the calendar below of Daily At-Home Advent Activities for Families to help focus your activities on the true reason for the season, Jesus. Some copies are also available in the gathering space and vestibule.

FORMED has many Advent resources for you. There is one for the artist in you and your child, daily reflections, preparing your hearts for the birth of Jesus, and many many more. Click the image below to access these resources.

Create your own 3-Dimensional Nativity scene with this download from the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life. Instructions and images are all found when you click the image below.

Father Andrie’s Advent book this year is from Bishop Barron, “Advent Gospel Reflections”. Pick up your copy in the gathering space after Mass or in the parish office. Free or free-will offering.

Dynamic Catholic says, “Don't let the Advent wreath become just another tradition without any meaning behind it! Use this time as a family to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the Advent season. Make lighting the Advent Wreath a time for meaningful connections and discussions with your loved ones.” Click the picture below for a beautiful Advent Wreath Blessing and weekly Scriptures and prayers.

Dynamic Catholic also has several Catholic Activities for families this Advent. “Advent, as a season of preparation, offers a wonderful opportunity for your family to engage in activities that create a deeper connection to the true meaning of Christmas. This year choose one or two activities that resonate with your family, and keep the focus on the spiritual significance of the season.” Click the picture below to start your families Advent adventure.

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Welcome to our Family Advent Retreat. We have two different retreats for you and your family to participate in based on the age range of your family. If you have little ones in your household, we would suggest the junior retreat. For our older families with teens, the main retreat will be your best option. You are always welcome to view all of the resources from both retreats if you are interested and decide which one is best for your family.

Each retreat is designed to take no longer than an hour (this does not include collecting supplies for the craft activities) so we encourage your family to schedule a time where everyone can fully participate in each activity together. You can of course always add to these retreats by attending daily Mass, going to confession, spending time in Eucharistic Adoration together, or adding a service project element.

 
 

Extra Resources for Advent

K-5

Grades 6+