DCDSB elementary students and their families are invited to drop in for a free, faith and fun-filled evening of Advent crafting and light refreshments.
When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Pope Francis Centre (652 Rossland Rd. West, Oshawa, Ontario)
We hope you can join us as we celebrate the season!
This Advent calendar has been adapted from Loyola Press.
November 27 – First Sunday of Advent |
I will spend a few extra minutes in prayer today. |
November 28 |
I will do my work well today and with joy for God. |
November 29 |
I will listen to my family, educators and others in charge of me |
November 30 |
I will be kind in a special way to someone I do not know very well yet.
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December 1 |
I will work hard today and do my best. |
December 2 |
I will keep calm and not lose my temper when I am pushed or treated rudely. |
December 3 - Memorial to St. Francis Xavier |
I will try to show love and kindness for someone who seems unhappy or lonely.
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December 4 – Second Sunday of Advent |
I will secretly do a kind act for someone. |
December 5 |
I will eat more of what is good for me today and less of what is not.
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December 6– Memorial of St. Nicholas |
I will donate like-new toys and books I've outgrown to needy families.
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December 7 – – Memorial of St. Ambrose |
I will be a peacemaker today in school and at home.
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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.
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December 9 |
I will do some work for my family to help them rest after a day of work.
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December 10 |
I will be satisfied with the things I have instead of asking my family for more.
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December 11 - Third Sunday of Advent |
I will try to be patient today.
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December 12 – Memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe |
I will ask Mary to help me make room for Jesus in my heart. |
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 - Fourth Sunday of Advent |
I will not complain today, even if I must do things I do not want to do. |
December 19 |
I will thank God for all he gives to me. |
December 20 |
I will be grateful and thank God today for the blessings I have.
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December 21 – Feast Day of St. Peter Canisius |
I will give a smile to all I meet today. |
December 22 |
I will do a kind act for each member of my family. |
December 23 |
I will do what I can to be please my family in a special way 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. |