Interested in exploring Advent with your kids, or just exploring advent with your spouse or with friends? There are many resources easily found on the world wide web.
FORMED – Forming Catholics for Life
Our parish, because of a generous donation, has a subscription so everyone in the parish can access Formed resources for free. Go to https://daily.formed.org/advent to sign up for Rooted, short daily reflections directly in your inbox. Or search for Brother Francis – the days of Advent – a great cartoon for kids. (https://app.formed.org/app/collections/115553) There’s also a great 4 part series How to Advent, that includes discussion guides for each episode. Each episode is only 12 – 15 minutes long. (https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1452578)
Holy Heroes
They produce books, games and liturgical living resources to help bring the joy of the faith to Catholic families. Go to https://adventadventure.com/ to sign up for FREE activities emailed to you daily.
Real Life Catholic
This is a Denver based, non-profit ministry that exists to spread the joy of the Gospel in the modern age. Sign up for The Daily Anchor from Chris Stefanick. It’s FREE and will provide you with bite-sized spiritual reflections delivered to your inbox every morning. https://reallifecatholic.com/subscribe/
Loyola Press
For over 100 years, their mission has been to lead people to jesus and to facilitate trnsformative experiences of God. Some resources are free, some have a fee. Go to https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/advent/ for daily emails, prayers and activities and more.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Bless your Christmas Tree: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/blessing-christmas-tree
Bless an Advent Wreath: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/blessing-advent-wreath
Bless a Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/blessing-christmas-manger-or-nativity-scene