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Advent Wreath at Home

11/30/2019

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The domestic custom of the Advent wreath draws attention to the light that Christ brings as Christmas approaches and emboldens us to bear witness to that light in the world. With an Advent wreath at home, we can keep our focus on Christ by reading a passage of Scripture or saying an Advent prayer each evening as they light the candle(s). 

​Learn about the history and symbolism of the Advent Wreath.

Blessing the Advent Wreath at Home

All make the sign of the cross as the leader says:
Our help is in the name of the Lord. 
(R/.) Who made heaven and earth.

Then the Scripture, Isaiah 9: (lines 1-2 and 5-6) or Isaiah 63 (lines 16-17 & 19) or Isaiah 64  (lines 2-7) is read:

Reader: The Word of the Lord.
R/. Thanks be to God.

With hands joined, the leader says:
Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ:
he is Emmanuel, the hope of the peoples,
he is the wisdom that teaches and guides us,
he is the Savior of every nation.
Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candles of this wreath.
May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation.
May he come quickly and not delay. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R/. Amen.

The blessing may conclude with a verse from “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
O come, desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of humankind;
bid ev’ry sad division cease and be thyself our Prince of peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

Prayer taken from the Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers

Prayers for Advent Candle Lighting 

First Week
All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever.  ~AMEN.

Second Week
God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. ~AMEN.

Third Week
Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through Christ our Lord. ~AMEN.

Fourth Week
Father, all-powerful God, your eternal Word took flesh on our earth when the Virgin Mary placed her life at the service of your plan. Lift our minds in watchful hope to hear the voice which announces his glory and open our minds to receive the Spirit who prepares us for his coming. We ask this through Christ our Lord. ~AMEN.  

Prayers taken from A Prayer Book of Catholic Devotions


Advent Calendar resources
  • Advent Children Calendar
  • Advent Calendar for Adults or Family
7 Comments
Elaine Holas link
12/17/2020 06:05:51 pm

We used your advent program in my son's home. What a nice way to continue a famy tradition before our dinner meal together as a family.

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Sr. Carmen
12/23/2020 05:41:51 pm

Thank you for posting these prayers. I have used them since the beginning of Advent and followed the prayers daily!

God bless you all.

Merry Christmas!!!

Sr. Carmen

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Diane Kain link
11/5/2021 12:27:41 pm

This is good information.
May we put it on our parish website for our families to use?

Diane Kain
Good Shepherd Catholic Community.

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Office of Communications
11/5/2021 12:31:04 pm

Thank you for your feedback! Yes, please share as you see fit.

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Shantha Rymound
11/27/2021 09:23:09 am

Thank you so much for this great sharing, always be blessed.

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Mayette Tabada
11/28/2021 05:04:34 am

Thank you for sharing this prayer. My husband and I used your guide in lighting the first candle with the start of Advent. God bless

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Timothy Dominick
11/29/2021 02:58:38 pm

Thank you for sharing, Me and my wife just lite our first candle prior to dinner tonight. Thanks again, the Dominick family. St. Stephens Parish Kingsville Maryland.

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