Resources

Advent in Two Minutes by Busted Halo

Busted Halo is a unique media resource that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others. Busted Halo is a ministry of the Paulist Fathers.

Catechetical Formation - Advent Resources

He Comes in Love: Advent and Christmas Reflections for College Students

Virtual Advent Calendar

Designed with various households in mind, some parts of our advent calendar will apply to families with children, and other reflections will be more appropriate for teenagers and adults. There are videos, recipes, crafts, scriptural reflections and prayers. Start the calendar on Thanksgiving Day and come back each day through the season of Advent and Christmas! We have also included a supplies list for the Advent Calendar so that you can “prepare the way of the Lord” this season and coordinate needed items from the store or save something now to “re-purpose.”

Advent Reflections from Word on Fire

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into— or back to— the Catholic faith.

Blessing of an Advent Wreath

The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its place in the Church as well as in the home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent.

El Bautismo del Señor

Blessing of a Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

In its present form the custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas crèche or manger for Christmas Eve of 1223. The blessing of the Christmas manger or nativity scene may take place on the Vigil of Christmas or at another suitable time. When the manger is set up in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another family member.

Catechetical Formation - Christmas Season Resources

Historia de la Piñata

Let the Light of Christ Shine in the World (Article from FAITH Catholic)

The Joy of Eggnog (Article from FAITH Catholic)

Blessing of the Home and Household on Epiphany (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

The traditional date of Epiphany is January 6, but in the United States it is celebrated on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8.