Advent and Christmas
Our interactive Advent calendar is now online. Also see our unique reflections, prayers and other resources for the seasons of Advent and Christmas below.
![]() Advent service 2011 (64.15 kB) Advent service on the theme of hope, to use or adapt to suit your parish or group. Why not invite your primary school or children's liturgy group to take part? |
Advent service leader's notes (35.25 kB) Instructions to accompany the Advent service, especially if you are involving children in the service. |
![]() Advent reflection on hope (55.57 kB) A reflection given by Fr Augusto Zampini Davies at CAFOD's Advent days of reflection for Religious 2011 |
![]() Prayer: An Advent people (25.84 kB) This Advent we pray that we may become an Advent people, bringing hope to others and preparing a way for life in all its fullness |
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