Making Advent a More Holy Season

Joe Paprocki Advent

Advent videos

I just came across these two videos that provide enrichment for the Advent season.

The first video is via Catholic News Service and features youth minister Emily “Em” Anderson (St. James Catholic Church, Falls Church, VA) providing some insights into how to make Advent a more holy season. I especially like her suggestion of praying the Liturgy of the Hours during Advent.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDfix2aokos

The second is Bishop Barron’s reflection on Advent as preparation for a revolution—what a great thought!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-l8rEIdEc

And if you’re looking for non-video Advent suggestions, browse here.

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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2 Comments

  1. Hi Joe,
    Have you or any of your readers heard of Stations of the Crib? I’m looking for a good on-line resource for this activity.
    Thanks.

    Reply

    • Hi Christine. I’ve heard it mentioned before but have not seen an example. I believe it is actually a book from Ave Maria Press.

      Reply

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