Your Year Seven Revision

RS: 6. Advent

• Y7 Parent • Episode 31

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Advent – Revision Notes

  1. What is Advent?
    Advent is the four weeks leading up to Christmas.
    It is a special time for Christians to prepare their hearts and lives for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
  2. What does ‘Advent’ mean?
    The word     Advent means “coming” — it refers to the coming of Jesus into the world.
  3. When does it start?
    Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve.
  4. Why is Advent important?
    Christians use this time to reflect, pray, and get ready for the coming of Jesus, both as a baby at Christmas and one day in the future.
  5. Advent Wreath:
    A circular wreath made of evergreen branches with four candles (sometimes five).
    • One candle is lit each Sunday in Advent.
    • The candles stand for hope, peace, joy, and love.
    • A fifth white candle in the centre is often lit on Christmas Day — it represents Jesus.
  6. Advent Candles Colours:
    • 3 purple candles (for waiting and preparing)
    • 1 pink candle (for joy – usually the third Sunday, called Gaudete Sunday)
    • 1 white candle (optional, for Christmas Day)
  7. Advent Calendar:
    A calendar with 24 small doors or windows — one for each day of December until Christmas Eve.
    It helps children and families count down the days to Jesus’ birth.
  8. Advent Traditions:
    Christians might say special prayers, go to church, or do kind acts during Advent as a way of preparing for Jesus.
  9. Theme of Waiting:
    Advent reminds Christians to be patient and to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, not just gifts or shopping.
  10. Spiritual Preparation:
    Advent is not just about outer decorations — it’s also about getting your heart ready to welcome Jesus with love and faith.