Season of Advent

This Sunday, 27th of November marks the beginning of the season of Advent in the Catholic Church.

Advent is a time where we anticipate and prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It encompasses the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to the celebration of Christmas. 

We celebrate Advent by putting up an Advent wreath and placing a candle each week.

The 4 candles represent hope, faith, joy and peace. Lighting the candles on the wreath symbolises the coming of light (Jesus) into the world.