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Advent is a period of preparation before Christmas. Advent is a period of preparation before Christmas.

The green of the wreath speaks of newness or renewal of The green of the wreath speaks of newness or renewal of
life. life.
The circle of the wreath reminds us of God’s endless The circle of the wreath reminds us of God’s endless
mercy. mercy.
White Candle symbolizes the birth of His son, Jesus White Candle symbolizes the birth of His son, Jesus
Christ. Christ.
The 4 outer candles (violet and pink) represent the 4 The 4 outer candles (violet and pink) represent the 4
Sundays of Advent. Sundays of Advent.
1st candle (violet) Candle of HOPE- also known as 1st candle (violet) Candle of HOPE- also known as
PROPHECY Candle. God is faithful and will keep the PROPHECY Candle. God is faithful and will keep the
promises made to us. promises made to us.
2nd candle (violet) Candle of Peace- is also known as 2nd candle (violet) Candle of Peace- is also known as
candle of PREPARATION and it means to “get ready”. candle of PREPARATION and it means to “get ready”.
3rd candle (pink) Candle of JOY- is also known as 3rd candle (pink) Candle of JOY- is also known as
Shepherd Candle. The Angels sang a message of Shepherd Candle. The Angels sang a message of
happiness. happiness.
4th candle (violet) Candle of LOVE-is also known as 4th candle (violet) Candle of LOVE-is also known as
ANGEL Candle. The Angels announced the good news of a ANGEL Candle. The Angels announced the good news of a
Savior. Savior.
The people waited for the Savior for many years. While The people waited for the Savior for many years. While
waiting, they got themselves ready. They prepared their waiting, they got themselves ready. They prepared their
hearts for the coming of the Savior by: hearts for the coming of the Savior by:
 praying  praying
 taking care of the poor and needy; and  taking care of the poor and needy; and
 being just and fair to everyone  being just and fair to everyone
The time of waiting ended when God sent Jesus. The time of waiting ended when God sent Jesus.

Advent is a period of preparation before Christmas. Advent is a period of preparation before Christmas.
The green of the wreath speaks of newness or renewal of The green of the wreath speaks of newness or renewal of
life. life.
The circle of the wreath reminds us of God’s endless The circle of the wreath reminds us of God’s endless
mercy. mercy.
White Candle symbolizes the birth of His son, Jesus White Candle symbolizes the birth of His son, Jesus
Christ. Christ.
The 4 outer candles (violet and pink) represent the 4 The 4 outer candles (violet and pink) represent the 4
Sundays of Advent. Sundays of Advent.
1st candle (violet) Candle of HOPE- also known as 1st candle (violet) Candle of HOPE- also known as
PROPHECY Candle. God is faithful and will keep the PROPHECY Candle. God is faithful and will keep the
promises made to us. promises made to us.
2nd candle (violet) Candle of Peace- is also known as 2nd candle (violet) Candle of Peace- is also known as
candle of PREPARATION and it means to “get ready”. candle of PREPARATION and it means to “get ready”.
3rd candle (pink) Candle of JOY- is also known as 3rd candle (pink) Candle of JOY- is also known as
Shepherd Candle. The Angels sang a message of Shepherd Candle. The Angels sang a message of
happiness. happiness.
4th candle (violet) Candle of LOVE-is also known as 4th candle (violet) Candle of LOVE-is also known as
ANGEL Candle. The Angels announced the good news of a ANGEL Candle. The Angels announced the good news of a
Savior. Savior.
The people waited for the Savior for many years. While The people waited for the Savior for many years. While
waiting, they got themselves ready. They prepared their waiting, they got themselves ready. They prepared their
hearts for the coming of the Savior by: hearts for the coming of the Savior by:
 praying  praying
 taking care of the poor and needy; and  taking care of the poor and needy; and
 being just and fair to everyone  being just and fair to everyone
The time of waiting ended when God sent Jesus. The time of waiting ended when God sent Jesus.

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