Welcome to St. Patrick Faith Enrichment Ministry

Celebrate ADVENT
Explore our FAITH, Live our Faith, Share our Faith!

Advent is the liturgical season in the Church meant to help us prepare for the coming of Christ. The coming of Christ at Christmas is called the Incarnation – the Son of God assuming human nature and becoming a man in order to save us.

How we understand and live out this reality of faith is unique to each of us. It might depend on who God made us to be, on where we are in our faith journey, and other factors of our lives.

Find Something on the List below
 that will help you draw closer to Christ on your journey!

Category	Advent Activity		Supporting Information
Parish  Information	Read and Share with your Family our Advent Insert.
FORMED  Advent   Feature   Programs	Daily Reflections Search Lectio - Prayer   ADVENT FORGIVEN: The Transforming Power of Confession Check out all the other Programs, Movies, Audios and Ebooks Available.		Existing User:  Click Here  - then click SIGN IN in top right corner and follow instructions. New User: Click Here, then Click SIGN UP, then click Signup as a Parishioner,  Enter our Zip Code 17401,  Select St. Patrick Church and click Next Fill in Your Name and Email (there no longer a need for a password) and  Then follow instructions and you are in to freely explore all the content. Download FORMED App for any of your Smart Enable Devices. Apple    Google
FORMED  Feature	A collection of content centered on the seasons of Advent and Christmas. ADVENT & CHRISTMAS FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN
Advent Calendars	Busted Halo Adult Children's	USCCB CRS FORMED.ORG	A Variety of Calendars to choose from that provide Daily Reflections, Activities and/or Prayers for Advent
Adult Reflection & Study	Best Advent Ever - Matthew Kelly Advent Reflection Bishop Robert Barron MY DAILY VISITOR: ADVENT 2023 Preparing Our Hearts and Minds Advent for Busy People: Advent Resources for Liturgy & Prayer  Catholic News Agency Advent Resources Advent Resources - Waterloo Catholics Ten ways to Deepen our Relationship with God Daily Mass Readings Confession for Advent Matthew Kelly Video on Confession Primer for Confession Good Confession Advent Examination of Conscience St. Patrick Reconcilation Page		References For Study and Reflection    Catholic Bibles: New American Catholic Bible - USCCB New American Catholic Bible - Vatican Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition - EWTN A Guide to Current Catholic Translations Catechism of the Catholic Church: Catechism of the Catholic Church- USCCB Search the Catechism of the Catholic Church U.S. Catholic Catechism For Adults Links for many other References
Kids and Family Activities	Advent Adventure for Kids Holy Heroes Sunday Gospel Video for Kids Family Advent Workshop Catholic Mom Advent Resources Loyola Press Advent Family How To Celebrate Advent Catholic Activities: Advent (Season) Advent Wreaths- Crafts, Activities, and More! Easy Advent Wreath for Kids		A Variety of Activities for the Kids and Families for the whole Season of Advent
Prayer	3 Minute Daily Retreat Praying Advent each Day! Sacred Space Liturgy of the Hours Oremus-Guide to Catholic Prayer		On-Liine Prayer Resources
Videos	Catholic Advent Songs Advent in 2 Minutes You Don’t Know Jack ... about Advent Advent: 'Waiting For Jesus' Advent Conspiracy Fr. Robert Barron on the Spirituality of Advent Awaiting the Christ Child Interview With God The Invisible Woman  Click To Read Words Father's Love Letter Video Father's Love Letter Video - Version 2 Father's Love Letter Text Jesus Lamb Picture		Other Video's Advent Songs - 19 Videos 10 Advent Songs to Remind You It's Not Yet Christmas The Power of Words God Walks with Us, Even if We are Not Aware! Amazing Grace, by Wintley Phipps It's Good to be Alive! God's Magnificent Creation Veterans Tribute With A Beautiful Ending Just Be Held           Jesus Hold Me Now
7 Sacraments  Videos	Sacraments 101: Baptism (why we baptize) Sacraments 101: Penance (why we confess) Sacraments 101: Eucharist (how we receive) Sacraments 201: Eucharist (what we believe) Sacraments 101: Anointing of the Sick (who it's for)		Sacraments 101: Confirmation (why we're confirmed) Sacraments 101: Matrimony (why make it Catholic) Sacraments 201: Matrimony (more questions answered) Sacraments 101: Holy Orders (what ordination means) Busted Halo in 2 Minutes (What is Busted Halo?)
Adoration			Adoration Reflections For Each Week
			Come Let Us Adore Him I
			Come Let Us Adore Him II
			Come Let Us Adore Him III
			Come  Let Us Adore Him IV
			Adoration Prayer

Questions Contact
	Deacon Michael DeVivo	717-347-7350
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