Advent Resources

The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s birth and his profound humility and love to enter our humanity. As one of the most sacred seasons in the liturgical calendar, Formed has abundant resources for your parishioners to draw closer to Jesus this advent!  

Advent Reflections

Daily Advent Reflections with Dr. Tim Gray

Help your parishioners grow closer to our Lord this Advent season with Dr. Gray as he leads you through the Mass readings every day during the Advent and Christmas season.

Share this link to invite everyone in your parish or school to sign up to receive a daily reflection email for free: daily.formed.org

Printable Advent Postcard

Use this Printable Advent Postcard is an invitation for all parishioners to sign up for Advent Daily Reflections with Dr. Tim Gray. Each Daily Reflection is a short video that features Dr. Tim Gray commenting on the daily Mass readings, explaining the Scriptures, and providing viewers with concrete ideas on how to apply them to their life. Those who sign up receive a daily email as a reminder to view.

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Additional Advent Reflections

Prayer

Advent is a time for renewal and growing deeper in prayer.  Invite your parish and school to use these resources to better grow in a spiritual life this Advent.

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Audio

With extra time at home during Advent, consider turning off the TV and immersing yourself in meaningful Catholic Advent audio content. Embrace the season’s spirit through reflections, prayers, and inspirational messages that guide you on a journey of preparation and anticipation.

Celebrating the Saints during Advent

Honor the saints whose feast days fall during Advent with special content dedicated to their lives and legacy. Learn about their virtues and contributions to the Church through inspiring stories and reflections. This Advent, deepen your faith and celebrate these holy men and women who guide us with their example as we prepare for the coming of Christ.

Content for the Whole Parish

Witness a Spiritual Renewal at your Parish this Advent with FORGIVEN!

Offer Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession at your parish this advent!

The season of Advent is a perfect time for spiritual renewal through encountering God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Offer Forgiven leading up to your parish reconciliation service!

Access Forgiven on FORMED in English or Perdonado in Spanish

FORMED parishes save 60% on physical Study Guides, in English and Spanish. DVDs also available.

Free Forgiven/Perdonado promotional materials including flyers, bulletin blurbs, pulpit pitches, business cards, and homily talking points!

Learn how to run a parish-wide study with one of the studies below, or choose your own!

How to Run a Parish-Wide Study