Advent@home

Be more intentional about preparing for a unique and joy-filled Christmas!

Even when things feel chaotic, we can find peace in Jesus. Advent is a chance to focus our thoughts on the gift God has given us in his son Jesus who stepped down from Heaven and took the form of a man so that we might believe.

Unpack your expectations for Christmas and rethink how you prepare for this great celebration during the season of Advent. The resources below can help you be more intentional about preparing for a unique and joy-filled Christmas.

Advent Reflections for Your Home

Advent Wreath & Weekly Prayers

You can find an Advent wreath and candles in the arts & crafts or holiday section of many stores. Arrange them in the center of your table & gather each week for a brief moment of reflection using the guides below.

Week 1 – Hope Download

Week 2 – Peace Download

Week 3 – Love Download

Week 4 – Joy Download

Week 5 – Christmas Download

Going Deeper

Advent Reminders on Your Phone

Want to be more intentional this Advent? Get inspirational on your phone with Advent lock screen and prayer sent right to your device each day. Give yourself a little reminder to pause and pray each time you pick up your phone.

Advent Art Wallpaper

Advent Prayer Wallpaper

Christmas Decoration Blessings

When we ask God to bless a person or object, we are presenting that person or thing to God so that they would be set apart for God’s purposes. We can pray for our Christmas decorations to be blessed to set them apart to be used to bring us closer to Jesus.

Blessing of the Christmas Tree

Blessing of Nativity or Manger Scene

Blessing of Christmas Ornaments

Going Deeper

R ead more about the
Christian meaning behind many
Christmas symbols/decorations