What Is Advent: Why Is It Very Important To Us As Catholics

Advent is the period leading up to Christmas. It starts on the Sunday nearest to 30 November and ends on the fourth Sunday before 25 December. The word 'advent means 'coming. It is a time of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus.

They all came to the little town of Bethlehem in search of a king. Advent is the celebration of the coming of the King of Kings. In this four-part Advent series, you will be asked four profound questions that will prepare your heart for Advent and your soul for the coming of the Savior, Messiah, and Lord.