Advent

Advent is a wonderful time for our family. It's a time of prayer and spiritual growth. As we await Christ second coming, we think back to his birth. His first coming. Christmas for us is still filled with the cozy traditions of music, movies, baking, and lights. More then all of this it is a time to grow closer to our savior Jesus Christ. Celebrating the miracle of his birth. With that, Merry CHRISTmas season to you all.

Daily Prayers for Lighting the Advent Wreath
First Week O Emmanuel, Jesus Christ, desire of every nation, Savior of all peoples, come and dwell among us.	Second Week O King of all nations, Jesus Christ, only joy of every heart, come and save your people.
Third Week O Key of David, Jesus Christ, the gates of heaven open at your command, come and show us the way to salvation.	Fourth Week O Wisdom, holy Word of God, Jesus Christ, all things are in your hands, come and show us the way to salvation.

 Click here to enjoy advent lyrics and song.

 Also I have a homemade advent wreaths craft to share with you. The kids did a wonderful job. If you too would like to make an Advent wreath with your little one, this is what you need to know.

Supplies

• Round Styrofoam piece
• Birthday candles in the colors of white or three violet one rose
• Green glitter
• Garland

Putting it together

• Apply glue to the round styrofoam
• Sprinkle the green glitter over the glue
• Add four candles to the top of the glittered styrofoam
• Add garland to the sides

Here are a few photographs of the children after mass with the advent wreath