Advent: A season of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace
An opportunity to reflect and pray on the Gospels of Advent Sundays
"The Church has many seasons. Advent is a season of preparation for the great feast of Christmas. In the four weeks of Advent we have a time to prepare spiritually for Christmas marking the arrival of the Son of God to a stable in Bethlehem...
We invite you to use this resource through each of the four Sundays of Advent. Week by week, may the candles on our Advent wreaths dispel the darkness as we journey towards Christmas and the arrival of the Light of the World, Jesus Christ."
Advent prayer booklet
The Diocese of Derry has prepared this prayer booklet to help families pray together during Advent.
The booklet follows the four Sundays of Advent, from Sunday 29 November to Thursday 24 December. Each Sunday has a theme: Hope, Love, Joy & Peace. Families will find a Gospel reading, a short reflection, a simple activity, a prayer and an invitation to pray one of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with Mary.
The booklet also includes guidance on setting aside time for prayer and involving children and young people. QR codes link to daily Gospel readings, an Advent wreath guide, music suggestions and short Sycamore Advent films.
Parishes, schools and chaplaincies may also use the booklet to introduce Sycamore's four-week Advent course, with films and discussion questions for small groups.
Download the booklet at derrydiocese.org/advent and use it at home or share it with others in your parish community.
