IATeachingMom Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I grew up in a church, but really, have no idea what advent is all about? I know... it's terrible! I think I'd like to do something... whatever that might be.... I just remember lighting a candle on a wreath on our table on Sundays.... what's the point of advent. Why is it celebrated? What are some activities? Are there any good books to recommend for learning about the importance of advent? I know.... I should know more... please be kind. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I went searching for this thread to see if anyone answered. I too, would like to know about advent. I was also raised in a church environment and am clueless. It seems to just be a countdown to Christmas. Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Not a clue! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Just found this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Advent is preparation for Christ's birth. I've got to go, so I'll just give you a few links, but if you have more questions I'll be happy to answer later. Advent Advent Wreath Jesse Tree All the above links are Catholic. Other liturgical churches such as Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran, celebrate Advent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Sorry we missed this! Advent is a penitential time. A member had a great blog post on it, where she explained to the kids that they are finding the room in their hearts for Christ, that wasn't available in Bethlehem. Let's go back for a moment to 'no room in the inn,' 'no room in the world,' 'no room in one's heart.' The message here is a basic one -- this is the time to clean from our heart what shouldn't be there. Make room for the Lord. With our tweens and teens, it may be as simple as what words fall from their lips, their manner of dress, the music the hear, the shows they watch. I challenged my kids on Sunday night to consciously and prayerfully clean their hearts. I told them that one year from now, I wanted to sit with them and light the first candle on the Advent wreath and be able to give thanks to the Lord for wonderful changes He had wrought in all of us. I challenged them, my husband and me to make this time meaningful, purposeful, and to lead us on an eternal path of Advent and preparation to empty ourselves of the world and fill ourselves with the Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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