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Advent Preparation Videos. A set of worship resources to help you prepare during the season of Advent. Videos, graphics, PowerPoint, Social Media. English and Spanish.
Advent Preparation Videos. A set of worship resources to help you prepare during the season of Advent. Videos, graphics, PowerPoint, Social Media. English and Spanish.
In many Christian traditions, Advent is a sacred season of preparation leading up to Christmas. People of faith use this time to ready their hearts and lives for the celebration of Christ’s birth. This preparation often involves prayer, scripture reading, and acts of service. The focus is not only on remembering the first coming of Jesus but also on anticipating His return, which gives the season both a reflective and hopeful character.
One of the most visible and cherished traditions during Advent is the lighting of candles on the Advent wreath. The wreath usually holds four candles—three purple and one pink—representing the four weeks of Advent. Each Sunday, one candle is lit, often accompanied by prayers and readings. The growing light week by week symbolizes the increasing anticipation of the coming of Christ, with the pink candle marking the joy of the third Sunday, often called Gaudete Sunday.
Beyond worship services, families and individuals also take part in Advent practices at home. Many set up Advent calendars to mark the days until Christmas, while others use devotional booklets or engage in daily reflections. Some families create prayer traditions around the wreath, gathering together each evening to light the candles and read scripture. These small but meaningful rituals invite people to slow down in a busy season and focus on the spiritual significance of Advent.
Acts of generosity and service also play a major role in preparation for Advent. Faith communities often organize food drives, charity collections, and outreach efforts to support those in need. Individuals may take this time to commit to practices of kindness or reconciliation, living out the message of hope and love that Advent represents. Together, these practices—candles, prayer, reflection, and service—shape the way people of faith enter the season with hearts ready to receive the joy of Christmas.
