Advent is a season of four weeks including four Sundays. Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means coming.
The season proclaims the comings of the Christ--Whose birth we prepare once again to celebrate. Who comes continually in Word and Spirit, and Whose return is the final victory we anticipate.
Each year Advent calls the community of faith to prepare for these comings; historically, the season was marked by fasts for preparation.
Each Sunday of Advent has its distinctive theme. Christ's coming in final victory (First Sunday).
I trust that your local church will make this season of the Church year an exciting and enlightening time of learning that will inspire children, youth, and adults.
The season proclaims the comings of the Christ--Whose birth we prepare once again to celebrate. Who comes continually in Word and Spirit, and Whose return is the final victory we anticipate.
Each year Advent calls the community of faith to prepare for these comings; historically, the season was marked by fasts for preparation.
Each Sunday of Advent has its distinctive theme. Christ's coming in final victory (First Sunday).
I trust that your local church will make this season of the Church year an exciting and enlightening time of learning that will inspire children, youth, and adults.