Education in Faith

The Season Of Advent

This Sunday is the beginning of Advent. Advent goes for 4 weeks.

The word ‘Advent’ means ‘coming’. When we light the candles on the wreath,

it symbolises the coming of light into the world. This light is Jesus.

Advent is a special time in the church year when we prepare and get ready

to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

The Advent wreath has 4 candles, 3 purple and 1 pink.

The first candle is the candle of hope.

We can be messengers of hope who share the message that God is faithful and will

keep the promises made to us.

The second candle is the candle of peace.

We can be messengers of peace and share the message that we can find peace when we are

willing to forgive others and show mercy just as Jesus did.

The third candle is the candle of love.

We can be messengers of love and share the message that we can find purpose and meaning

in our lives when we follow the example of Jesus.

The fourth candle is the candle of joy.

We can be messengers of joy who share the message that living in Jesus’ way

can bring us joy and happiness.

Advent Prayer

Loving and generous God,

As we wait to celebrate the great feast of Christmas,

help us to proclaim your message in the world.

Help us to be truly generous to others with our time and effort,

willing to show compassion and mercy to those around us,

and ready to be messengers of your Word.

We ask this prayer in Jesus’ name.

Amen.