Advent & Christmas in the Diocese

Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year. While it expresses the deep longing of all humanity for God, it celebrates the three-fold coming of the Lord: remembering the events that surrounded the Lord’s coming long ago, celebrating his coming among us today, and looking forward to his final coming in glory.
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Advent is a season of devout and joyful expectation. Its four Sundays (with its actual length determined by the weekday of Christmas) highlight our desire and longing for peace, justice and unity. Read more

• Have you decided which Advent devotions and traditions you want to observe this year? ​

Advent Penitential Services

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Resources for Advent

• Christmas Mass times in the Diocese of Calgary
• 2002 Advent Calendar in English | French | Spanish
• ​Advent Wreath & Prayers at Home
• Jesse Tree booklet for children's Advent devotion
• ​​Blessing your nativity scene at home
• ​O come, o come Emmanuel - learn about the O Antiphons
• Prepare the feast day of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6 with this fun tradition
• Making the most of Advent when you're alone
• 10 Advent apps to deepen your experience of the season
• Need a Christmas gift? Consider the 2023 Lectio Divina Compendium from Seeds of the Word

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Advent Penitential Service

Advent Reconciliation

• Confession schedule in parishes during the Advent/Christmas season.

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Advent & Christmas Events

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