This Advent calendar has been adapted from Loyola Press.
November 28 – First Sunday of Advent |
I will spend a few extra minutes in prayer today. |
November 29 |
I will do my work well today and with joy for God. |
November 30 |
I will be kind in a special way to someone I do not know very well yet. |
December 1 |
I will listen to my family, educators and others in charge of me. |
December 2 |
I will work hard today and do my best. |
December 3 – Memorial of St. Francis Xavier |
I will try to show love and kindness for someone who seems unhappy or lonely. |
December 4 |
I will reflect on a time when I lost my temper and pray that I may use kind words and ask for help when needed. I will also pray for anyone who I may have hurt.
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December 5 – Second Sunday of Advent |
I will secretly do a kind act for someone. |
December 6 – Memorial of St. Nicholas |
I will donate like-new toys and books I've outgrown.
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December 7 – Memorial of St. Ambrose |
I will be a peacemaker today in school and at home. |
December 8 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
I will honour Mary in a very special way today by being cheerful. |
December 9 – Memorial of St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin |
I will do some work for my family to help them rest after a day of work. |
December 10 |
I will lead grace before meals with my family or friends. |
December 11 – Memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe |
I will ask Mary to help me make room for Jesus in my heart. |
December 12 – Third Sunday of Advent – National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples |
I will go out of my way to show gratitude for the things I have.
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December 13 – Memorial of St. Lucy |
I will find a quiet place and sit for a few minutes, just letting God love me. |
December 14 – Feast Day of St. John of the Cross. |
I will try to be more thoughtful of others. |
December 15 |
I will make a special effort to be kind to those I find it hard to like. |
December 16 |
I will speak kindly to all I meet today. |
December 17 |
I will be helpful at home these last days before Jesus' birthday. |
December 18 |
I will volunteer to help with activities others need assistance with. |
December 19 – Fourth Sunday of Advent |
I will thank God for all he gives to me. |
December 20 – Feast Day of St. Peter Canisius |
I will give a smile to all I meet today. |
December 21 |
I will be grateful and thank God today for the blessings I have. |
December 22 |
I will do a kind act for each member of my family. |
December 23 |
I will spend extra time with my family today. |
December 24 |
I welcome Jesus with great love and offer him all the good acts I have performed and the prayers I have said during Advent. |
December 25 - Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord |
Christ is Born! Merry Christmas to all of our Durham Catholic Families! May the wonders of Christ's love be with you now and always. |