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How do I teach my child Advent?
One common way to incorporate Advent on Sundays is the lighting of candles set in an evergreen wreath. Starting on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, light a new candle each Sunday. Once again, traditions vary, but the candles represent different ideas or themes central to the season.
What is Advent worship?
Oftentimes, our worship services during Advent have a particular sequence to them: We begin with the prophetic words of hope and faith; then, the promise of peace in the world; the joy of God’s fulfilled promises; and the gift of love into the world.
What do the Advent candles represent for kids?
The wreath surrounds the four candles of Advent, the period that begins four weeks before Christmas. The wreath’s circular shape is symbolic of eternity, as in eternal life given by Christ and the eternal love of God. If your children are very young, use a question-and-answer format to teach the concept.
How significant is Advent in relation to our faith?
Advent reminds Christians of the sacred meaning of Christmas. Despite the secular preparations taking place, eg buying presents and going to parties, Advent reminds Christians to remember and prepare for the birth of Jesus. They may also attend carol services as part of Advent.
What is the prayer for the first week of Advent?
O Lord, as we enter this season of Advent, this time of waiting and anticipation, fill me with the hope of Christ. Help me to wait in great expectation for your great light to shine in this world, for all who are living in darkness to see the dawning of your light.
What is the meaning of the 3 purple candles in the Advent wreath?
The candles also have their own special significance. The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent, and one candle is lit each Sunday. Three of the candles are purple because the color violet is a liturgical color that signifies a time of prayer, penance, and sacrifice.
What are the three spirits of Advent?
Bernard speaks of three Advents. “We know His threefold coming: to humankind, into humankind and against humankind. To all He comes with- out distinction, but not so into all or against all.”14 The first is that in which God comes to seek and save that which was lost.