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Liturgical color that is used during Advent and Lent; symbolizes prayer and preparation.

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purple

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Symbolizes the eternity of God (no beginning & no end), the immortality of the soul, and everlasting life we find in Christ. Options: circle, evergreens, candle

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circle

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Trees that keep their leaves year-round; green is the color of hope and symbolizes continuous life (immortality). Also tells us that God never changes and will always love us.

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evergreens

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Lit on the 3rd Sunday of Advent, represents joy (from the Latin Gaudete "rejoice"). Our time of celebration is getting close.

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pink candle

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Lit on the 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays of Advent.

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purple candle

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How many weeks is Advent?

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4

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The 1st purple candle represents ...

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hope

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The 2nd purple candle represents ...

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peace

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The 4th purple candle represents ...

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love

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Season that begins our new Church year and is a time of preparation for Christmas. It means "coming." We recall Jesus coming in history and we await his coming in the future.

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Advent