Much like a Lenten period of fasting and sacrifice, the early Church urged Christians to dedicate the time before Christmas to readying themselves for Christ.
Events during Advent
Wed 18
Sun 22
Tue 24
Mass of Christmas – Children’s Mass and Nativity
24 December @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Homilies in Advent
So what can we do during Advent to ready ourselves for Christ?

You can use the CAFOD online Advent Calendar to help you focus on Scripture and take action during Advent.