Blessings are a beautiful way to celebrate the liturgical season. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Blessings consist of prayer, Scripture, and sometimes a special ritual sign” (1668). Blessings can be prayed by anyone who has been baptized and in our family, they are usually led by Dad.
The Blessing of the Advent Wreath is said when you first put up the Advent Wreath at the beginning of the season. Then every week, you will say an additional prayer as you first light a new candle on the Advent Wreath.
We like to bless the Advent Wreath on the evening before the First Sunday in Advent. You can download the Advent Wreath blessing below:
IDEA: why don’t you bless your Advent Wreath over Thanksgiving? You can even make your own Advent Candles with visiting families {plus: 15% off when you purchase additional kits!}
Kick off your Advent preparations by making your Advent candles! Our Advent Candle Kit is a hands-on way to engage kids in the season of preparation and is such a fun tradition (our customers have told us it is now a Thanksgiving tradition)!
Our candles are made with 100% pure beeswax sheets…they’re very easy to make and smell heavenly when burned. The kit also includes a detailed information sheet on the beautiful symbolism of beeswax candles.
Don’t forget to sign up for Advent Adventure!
This FREE program provides daily videos, printables, activities, prayers, and more for kids ages 4-12 throughout Advent! Beginning on the 1st Sunday in Advent, this is our largest FREE program every year so join thousands of Catholic families:
