Advent Resources for Parents
From Loyola Press
Finding God Advent e-Newsletter
Understanding the Sunday readings and how they apply to families
Printable Advent Calendars (TIP: Hang it on the refrigerator and ask each child to try to do the task on each day.)
FAMILY ACTIVITY: Bless Your Advent Wreath
FAMILY ACTIVITY: Weekly Prayers for Lighting Your Advent Wreath
FAMILY ACTIVITY: Bless Your Christmas Ornaments
Inspiration During Advent
SACRED ADVENT: Sign Up for an Online Advent Retreat (delivered to your in box every day)
From USCCB
Blessing Your Christmas Tree
Blessing Your Nativity Scene
The O Antiphons
Keeping the Season
A week-by-week guide with reflections on the readings and ideas on putting your faith into action.
Advent
First Sunday of Advent
Second Sunday of Advent
Third Sunday of Advent
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Baptism of the Lord