Advent Notes
- Advent is the season where Catholics prepare to celebrate Christmas and the birth of
Jesus.
- Advent begins 4 Sundays before Christmas.
- The season of Advent begins the new liturgical (Church) year for Catholics.
- The main colors used during Advent are purple and pink.
- The virtue of hope is strongly emphasized during Advent, since we are looking forward
to an important celebration.
- As part of the tradition, many Catholics celebrate Advent with
Wreaths or Calendars.
- Advent means the "coming," or waiting for the arrival of Jesus believed to be the
Savior.
4 Important Themes of Advent
1) Waiting
-Patiently waiting to celebrate the coming of the Savior Jesus Christ and the
Incarnation.
-John the Baptist is a very important figure recognized during Advent as he is the one
who "prepared the way of the Lord," and got people ready for the arrival of Jesus.
2) Repentance
-Catholics look to grow closer to God by seeking forgiveness for sins and changing to
become better people.
3) Rejoicing (Gaudete Sunday)
-Celebrating that God is always with us and provides for us.
4) Dealing with Doubt
-Just as Mary and Joseph faced many challenges, all people face obstacles when trying
to be committed to God.