Advent 2004 Parish Resources

Living with Christ for Kids
This booklet contains the daily scriptures, reflections and activities for older children. These will be distributed through the Sunday morning religious education classes.

Vamos, Zagal! por Maritza Cano-Roman
Este librito tiene meditaciones sobre la lectura del día. Lean las meditaciones cada día en familia para reflexionar sobre la luz de Cristo que entra en nuestras vidas. Lleven un librito por cada familia.

Calendario y Corona de Adviento
Este calendario le indica la cita del Evangelio por cada día y le sugiere una virtud para reflexionar en su vida. Leyendo la Escritura y rezando la oración durante la semana pueden iluminar la luz de Cristo que Dios nos dío.

The custom of the Advent wreath is an excellent way for families/households and small Christian communities to keep the real meaning of the season central in their Christmas preparations. The four candles of the Advent wreath represent the four weeks of Advent. Three candles are purple in color, a reminder of the spirit of penance and prayer that mark the season, and one candle is rose for Gaudete Sunday (third Sunday of Advent) which calls us to "Rejoice in the Lord always". The round wreath symbolizes the eternity of God and the evergreen branches, a reminder of the eternal life of God in Christ, are often used to decorate the wreath.

Consider lighting the Advent wreath before or after attending Mass, at dinner on Sunday or some other time when your household is together and praying the prayer.