Education in Faith 

Advent - a time to patiently wait for Jesus!

This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent.  Advent is a time for waiting patiently and expectantly for the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ at Christmas.  We wait for His birth and prepare for him in our hearts by lighting a candle in a wreath, symbolising each Sunday with a message of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love!

Advent comes from the Latin word  which means "coming".  It is a time when we prepare for the coming of Jesus by praying, attending mass, lighting candles and reflecting on our faith journey.  It is written that at this time Mary and Joseph were preparing for the birth of Jesus.

The Advent wreath and candles represent the Light of God coming on earth.   The colour purple and rose for each Sunday brings a special message.

The first candle is the candle of HOPE!  We can have hope because God is faithful and will keep the promises made to us.  Our hope comes from God.  (Romans 15:12-13)

Here at St Anthony's School, the students and staff celebrate each week with an Advent Prayer Liturgy.

On Monday 28th November we will celebrated the First Week of Advent with a Prayer Liturgy hosted by the Year 6 Leaders at 2.30pm. We will then gather every following Monday to continue the tradition. 

A Prayer for Advent

O come, O come, Emmanuel,

And ransom captive Israel,

That mourns in lonely exile here

Until the Son of God appear.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!