Advent is a season of preparation, hope, and waiting. We pray, repent, and hold our breath in expectation of God's glorious incarnation on Christmas day. Use the resources below to enter more deeply into the quiet of Advent and to better prepare your heart for Christ's coming. 

The Meaning of Our Advent Traditions from Simply Catholic
Advent Workshop from Catholic Culture
Advent Season Explained from Catholic Resources
Advent Resources and Blessings from the USCCB
Free Advent and Christmas Liturgical e-book from Catholic Culture

Advent reflection, videos, and a free e-book from EWTN
Daily Advent Reflection E-mail from Catholic Answers
Daily Devotions from Blessed Is She
Free Advent Daily Reflections from Formed
Best Advent Ever Reflections from Dynamic Catholic
Advent Study from Formed.org
Daily E-mail Advent Reflections from Bishop Barron
Rejoice Advent Meditation Videos (2022) from Ascension
Rejoice Advent Video Meditations on Your Place in the Advent Story (2021) from Ascension
Rejoice Advent Video Meditations on the Holy Family (2020) from Ascension
Rejoice Advent Video Meditations on Mary (2018) and Joseph (2019) from Ascension
The O Antiphons Explained from the Catholic Education Resource Center
O Antiphons Prayer Companion Printable Booklet from Family Feast and Feria
Lectio Divina Guide for Advent from Catholic Bible
A Collection of Advent Prayers from Catholic Online
Living Joy, Online Video Retreat from Chris Stefanick
The Crib and the Cross Advent Reflection from Spiritual Direction

Celebrate the season by having an Advent wreath in your home. Pray each night, alone or as a family, as you light the appropriate candles. Use the links below to learn how to bless your wreath and to find prayers for each week. Advent wreaths are easy to assemble (often with items you have around the house!) and make a great craft project. 
Advent Wreath Resources and DIY Ideas from Catholic Culture
Blessing and Prayers for the Advent Wreath from Catholic Culture
Weekly Prayers for the Advent Wreath from Catholic Culture
Prayers for Each Week of Advent from Devotion to Our Lady
Blessing Your Advent Wreath from the USCCB
History of the Advent Wreath, Rev. William Saunders
Advent Wreath Craft for Kids
Family Advent Wreath Craft
Advent Wreath Rip Art Project for Kids
Advent Wreath Crafts for Families from Catholic Icing

The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition that helps you prepare for the birth of Jesus by focusing on the people and events in salvation history that lead up to Jesus. It begins on December 1st with creation and finishes on Christmas Day with Christ's birth. Each day you hang an ornament and read the related Scripture story. It's a great way to count down to Christmas and keep our hearts and minds on the real reason for the season!
Jesse Tree Explanation and Video from Catholic Sprouts
Jesse Tree Overview from Simply Catholic
Jesse Tree Explanation, How-To and Printables from Catholic Icing
DIY Jesse Tree Ornaments from My Jesse Tree
DIY Felt Jesse Tree Ornaments from Shower of Roses
Free Printable Jesse Tree Ornaments from My Jesse Tree
Jesse Tree Symbols with Scripture Readings from Catholic Culture
The Jesse Tree, Part 1: Relating the Old Testament to Children
The Jesse Tree, Part 2: Finding the Essential for the Family
Women for Faith and Family Jesse Tree

The Big List of Advent Ideas for Catholic Families from Catholic Sprout
Using Advent Crafts to Teach Kids the Faith from Ascension
Advent Activity List (great ideas for the family and for older kids and teens)
Advent Activity Cards (pick one each day)
100+ Advent Crafts for Catholic Kids from the Kennedy Adventures
8 Ways to Get Ready for Advent with Kids from Teaching Catholic Kids
O Antiphons Downloadable Coloring Pages from Look to Him and Be Radiant
O Antiphons Crafts and Downloadables from Catholic Icing
Advent Prayers for Teens from Ave Maria Press

Advent Recipes from Catholic Culture
Advent Traditions: Cookies from Around the World
Recipes for December from Catholic Cuisine
Advent Foods for Feast Days from Epic Pew
Advent Hot Chocolate (pink and purple for kids) from Catholic Icing