The word Advent means "coming." During the season of Advent, we prepare our hearts once again for the arrival of Jesus. The following prayer celebration is penitential in nature. Use this liturgy as a non-sacramental opportunity to deepen awareness of the need for healing and forgiveness.

See Liturgical Calendar–Seasons–Advent for additional background information and prayer.


"Light of the World" Prayer Celebration Notes

Focus		Being light in times of darkness
Materials		Prayer table with Bible and Advent wreath, liturgy copies, activity page cut into 2 strips, scissors, stapler, music. Click here to print the crown activity page.
Reading		John 8:12
Music		"He Came Down," Blest Are We Music CD 1, "This Little Light of Mine," (Spiritual), "Gift of God," (GIA Publications)
Preparation		Print out and make copies of the liturgy and crown activity. You may want to make a sample crown beforehand for children to see. Practice the role of leader for the prayer celebration.
Adaptation		Distribute small unlit candles to the children, saying, "Receive this candle as a reminder that you are the flame that gives light to the world. Each time you choose to be faithful to God, your light shines for all to see."
Additional Materials		"He Came Down" Blest Are We Music CD 1 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36652-2 Blest Are We Song Book Words and melody for children; contains music for levels 1-8 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36617-4 Blest Are We Accompaniment Book Contains accompaniment music for levels 1-8 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36618-2