Advent & Christmas
Waiting Well: Advent with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Daily Reflection Journal
Life is full of waiting. Moments can feel wasted unless we embrace them with trust and intention. This Advent, your parish is invited to join Fr. Mike Schmitz and discover how waiting can become a place of grace and encounter with Christ.
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Advent Books
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Books
Hear God's voice this Advent with this book that shows Catholics how to hear God’s voice, discern spirits, and live joyfully even in the waiting.
Dedicate this Advent season to taking small and manageable steps toward holiness using the practical wisdom of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.
Meditate on the life and holiness of St. Joseph during this season focused on the Holy Family with guided meditations and space to record your thoughts and prayers.
Discover the Church’s greatest Advent celebrations: the Immaculate Conception, Nativity, Mary Mother of God, and the Epiphany.
Prepare for interactions with family and friends who are away from the Faith during the Christmas season with hope and healing from St. Monica.
Grow your awareness of God’s constant presence and hear his voice more clearly in your life during Advent with encouragement to listen for the whispers of God.
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Christmas
Rejoice & Be Glad! A Journey Through Christmas with the Holy Family
Bring Rejoice & Be Glad! to Your Parish
This Christmas, journey with Fr. Mark Toup’s prayer journal, Rejoice & Be Glad! A Journey Through Christmas with the Holy Family. This journal invites you into silence as you reflect on daily meditations highlighting significant scriptural events following Jesus’ birth.
Throughout the Christmas season, the journal will help you delight in God's promise to send a Savior and rest in the wonder and mystery of the Incarnation. Emmanuel is with you, whether your life is tranquil or troubled, merry or messy.
He wants to give you peace. Join the Holy Family, shepherds, and magi at the manger, and don’t be afraid to open your heart to the joy of His presence this Christmas season.
Christmas Gifts
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Rejoice! Christmas Gifts
Children's Books
Ages 6–10
Featuring vibrant illustrations and interactive flaps, children will discover the meaning of Christmas and its connection to the wonders of the Mass.
Ages 3–5
Prepare young hearts for Christmas morning with the story of Jesus’ birth, featuring the sights and sounds of their favorite animals.
Ages 3–7
Journey with the Holy Family from the Annunciation through Epiphany. Follow along with the liturgical season’s Mass readings for each part of the story.
Ages 3-7
Bring the wonder of Christmas to life for little ones with this beautifully crafted, hands-on book that invites children to be drawn into the story of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem like never before.
Ages 3–7
Engage children in Advent and Christmas Masses with an interactive board book that keeps them occupied and inspires them to encounter the mysteries of God’s love during mass.
Ages 10 and Up
Encourage older children to pursue a personal relationship with Jesus during Advent. This comic book-style story includes the preparational purpose of Advent and Jesus' birthday.