St John Fisher RC Primary School

Advent is the season observed as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity.

The word Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means an arrival or visit. Advent is the beginning of the spiritual year for these churches, and it's observed the four Sundays before Christmas Day.

ADVENT for children

The word Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means an arrival or visit. Advent is the beginning of the spiritual year for these churches, and it's observed the four Sundays before Christmas Day.

CAFOD Advent Calendar for children - click link