Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year. While it expresses the deep longing of all humanity for God, it celebrates the three-fold coming of the Lord: remembering the events that surrounded the Lord’s coming long ago, celebrating his coming among us today, and looking forward to his final coming in glory.

Advent is a season of devout and joyful expectation. Its four Sundays (with its actual length determined by the weekday of Christmas) highlight our desire and longing for peace, justice and unity.

In 2022, Advent begins on Sunday, November 27.

Infographics

• What is Advent? (Chinese - Simplified | Traditional)
• Advent Wreath (Chinese - Simplified | Traditional)
• Advent Symbols (Chinese - Simplified | Traditional)
• Creche (Chinese - Simplified | Traditional)
• Third Week of Advent - Prepare the way of the Lord!
• Christmas Tree
• O Antiphons

Resources

• Advent events and retreats in the Archdiocese of Toronto
• Video Series: Journey through Advent 2021
• Advent - Joy and Hope
• Celebrating the Season of Advent
• Advent is... Resource
• Spend Advent with Mary
• Advent Activities
• Advent homilies focused on reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples, written by Fr. Robert Foliot, SJ of the Martyrs' Shrine, in Midland:
  • Feast of Christ the King
  • First Sunday of Advent
  • Second Sunday of Advent
  • Third Sunday of Advent
  • Fourth Sunday of Advent
• Blog: The Illuminating Story of the Advent Wreath