-The Advent Magnificat Companion - sold out online, but we have copies available for $2/each in the narthex. This popular prayer booklet includes the daily Mass prayers and Scripture readings, a cycle of prayers for morning, evening, and night inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours, meditations, the Advent Stations, and more.

-Pray More Online Advent Retreat - "We will be focusing on transforming our prayer lives this Advent so that we can prepare for Jesus Christ's coming at Christmas, and when He comes again. We want this Advent to be a peaceful & prayerful time for you. We know that's not always easy. That's why we've put together this retreat - to help strengthen your faith and expectant hope during the season of Advent, and to bring you closer to the Lord." This retreat is self-paced.

-Rooted: Rediscover the Jesse Tree This Advent - Each episode introduces the ancestors of Jesus, shares a Scripture passage, and offers a practical application for everyday life. Rooted is on Formed.org; if you're new to Formed, click here for login instructions.

-Best Advent Ever and 28 ways to have your best Christmas ever - Dynamic Catholic has two offerings this year: daily "Best Advent Ever" reflections and a new book, Best Christmas Ever. Both are available at the link above.

-Daily Devotions: Shining Light to the World - Even in the midst of this busyness, the Church encourages us to take time to quiet our hearts and contemplate the mystery of Christ being born among us. This Advent, consider joining this spiritual pilgrimage.

-Advent book club: Come, Lord Jesus: Timeless Homilies for Advent and Christmas - Join the Word on Fire Institute Book Club, led by Rachel Bulman, and we'll dive into Bishop Barron’s best homilies for this sacred time in Come, Lord Jesus: Timeless Homilies for Advent and Christmas.
 

For Kids:

-The Jesse Tree for Families - The Jesse Tree for Families presents a lovely, achievable way to celebrate the liturgical season of Advent with your children. Each day focuses on a specific person from Jesus' family tree with a meditation perfect for the whole family and a beautifully illustrated portrait, plus an ornament to hang on your family's Jesse tree. Conversation starters and resources for parents are included, with the goal of helping your family grow in faith so that, together, you can prepare for the arrival of Christmas.

-Catechetical Picture Study: The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary - This picture study contains everything you need for catechetical art appreciation based around the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary! You’ll find 5 pieces of classic art, each depicting a Mystery of the Rosary, and open-and-go catechesis for each.

-Teaching the Liturgical Year - For Advent and throughout the year, receive free expertly-written lessons on the Sunday Gospels in your inbox, including easy-to-reference teacher instructions, printable student activity sheets, additional teaching resources, and more! 

-CatholicIcing.com - This website is packed with creative ideas for activities, arts & crafts, recipies, and more to teach children about Jesus, Scripture, our Catholic traditions, the Mass, prayer, and the saints. The Advent and Christmas page is linked above.

Prepare to receive Jesus at Christmas through this 4-week series that will examine and reflect on the history, traditions, and spirituality of the Advent season through the prayers, Scriptures and celebrations that mark this brief but important season of the Church’s year. All high-schoolers and adults are welcome!

Thursdays: Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14, & 21*
7:00 - 8:30 pm in St. Joseph Hall
Suggested donation: $10 for refreshments

*This class has started, but it's not too late to join. Walk-ins are welcome!

Registration is requested for planning purposes, but walk-ins are welcome.

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