What is Advent? A Catholic Children's Guide to the Season of Advent

"What Is Advent?" is a gentle Catholic children's book that introduces young children to the meaning and traditions of the Advent season. Through simple, engaging storytelling, children discover why Advent is a special time of waiting, hope, prayer, and preparation for the coming of Jesus.Children learn about the Advent wreath and candles, the meaning of Advent, and the changes they may notice at church and during Mass, including the purple vestments and the quieter, simpler atmosphere of the season. The story also introduces the Catholic understanding that Advent looks back to the birth of Jesus while looking forward with hope to His coming again.With a warm, faith-filled story and soft watercolor illustrations, What Is Advent? helps children understand why Catholics celebrate Advent and encourages them to prepare their hearts for Jesus through prayer, kindness, forgiveness, and love.A meaningful Advent and Christmas book for Catholic families, toddlers, preschoolers, young children, Catholic schools, religious education programs, Sunday school, parish ministries, and Catholic bookstores.