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Resources, Activities, and Inspiration for Advent & Christmas
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Before your Advent turns into the "pre-Christmas" craze, explore ways to center yourself, your family, and your household on what it is that we're waiting for, how we are waiting, and how we hope to be transformed over these beautiful seasons in the Church.
From prayers to crafts to 3-minute digital retreats, we've got something for everyone!
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Blessings & Prayers for Your Home
- Blessing of the Advent Wreath
- Weekly Prayers for the Lighting of the Advent Wreath
- Advent Family Prayer & Coloring Activity
- O Antiphons for December 17-23
- Blessing of a Manger or Nativity Scene
- Blessing of a Christmas Tree
- *Download the whole packet of prayers and blessings
- Gorgeous O Antiphon Printable Ornaments for Your Home
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Activities for Kids and Families
- All About Advent: from Loyola Press
- Advent Adventure Series, from Holy Heroes
- Adorable Advent Calendar Printable from Shining Light Dolls
- Saint Nicholas Day Info and Activities (Dec. 6)
- 3D Nativity Coloring Kit, from McGrath Institute for Church Life at ND
- Advent Activities, Crafts, and Games for Kids and Families
- Advent Activity Cards: 24 Printable Cards for Daily Fun
- Digital Interactive Advent Calendars for Kids and Adults
- Jesse Tree Free Printable Ornaments from Shining Light Dolls
- Jesse Tree Family Activity
- O Antiphon Coloring Pages & Ornaments
- Digital Advent & Christmas Crèche Calendar
- Advent Mealtime Prayers
- Reconciliation Guide & Handy How-To for the Confessional
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Inspiration for at Home or on the Go
- Praying the O Antiphons: Reflections for Advent
- O Antiphons for Dec. 17-23: Spotify Playlist
- O Antiphons Sung by Monks at St. John's Abbey
- Sacred Advent: Short Digital Retreats from Loyola Press
- Best Advent Ever: Move Toward the Light with Matthew Kelly
- Advent Gospel Reflections from Bishop Barron: Delivered Daily from Word on Fire
- Waiting Well: Advent Podcast Series from Fr. Mike Schmitz
- Advent Through Art: Weekly Video Reflections on Works of Art Inspired by Scripture
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Advent Playlists
Music is a beautiful way to quiet your mind and open your heart to prayer and contemplation or calm an otherwise hectic day. We invite you to let these playlists accompany you during your Advent preparations and remind you of what you're really preparing for.
Advent Spotify Playlist: Sacred Music for the Advent Season
New to Spotify? It's free with ads, but if you use it on a mobile device, it will shuffle the playlist. The desktop app plays the tracks in the order intended.
Advent Pandora Station: Advent at Ephesus
Pandora is free with ads, and you can hone your taste in the selections by using the thumbs up and thumbs down buttons on your mobile device or desktop.
