Advent: easy, fun, and spiritual ways to celebrate

Advent: easy, fun, and spiritual ways to celebrate
Reconnect with your family and faith this holiday season

Advent
Morning Prayer

God of all creations, the
days grow shorter,
and I hope for the returning light.
May this Advent be
a time of patient waiting.
May this Advent be
a time of patient
hoping.
May this Advent be
a time of patient
longing
that the Good News
will be fulfilled.
As days grow darker,
give me the eyes
to see
your lights in the faces
of all I meet.
Fill me with the light of your grace
that I may proclaim
your goodness from
dawn 'til dark.

Amen

Prepare for the first week of Advent by making a wreath, paper chain, and prayer table

Make your own Advent calendar or wreath

Use paper, glitter, glue, and branches to create a project that reminds you of the joy of Christ's love all through the Advent season. Click here to read an article from our sister publication Religion Teacher's Journal with instructions on making an Advent wreath and tips on using it to teach our faith!

Create a paper chain

Create one link for each day of the Advent season, but before linking it together, write an Advent Scripture quote or a good deed to do on each link. On each day of the Advent season, take off one link and reflect on the quote or do the good deed.

Make a place for prayer

Make a prayer table with a Bible and candle. Light the candle every evening with the traditional Evening Prayer acclamation: "Jesus Christ is the light of the world. A light no darkness can overpower." Spend a few minutes in prayer thanking and praising God, in your own words, for life, for blessings, for love.

Make sure to check catholicdigest.com throughout the holiday season for more Advent and Christmas related features!