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from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Advent. A period of prayer in preparation for Christmas, including four Sundays, the first nearest the feast of St. Andrew, November 30. It is the beginning of the church's liturgical year. The use of the organ and other Musical Instruments is restricted in liturgical functions. However, it is allowed 1. In extraliturgical functions, 2. For exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 3. To support singing, and 4. On Gaudete Sunday, feasts and solemnities, and in any extraordinary celebration. Altars may not be decorated with flowers. In the celebration of matrimony, the nuptial blessing is always imparted. But the spouses are advised to take into account the special character of the liturgical season. Masses for various needs and votive Masses for the dead are not allowed unless there is a special need. (Etym. Latin adventus, a coming, approach, arrival.)
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What is lit at advent?
The Roman Catholic church has a tradition of lighting Advent Candles during the four weeks of Advent.
When was Advent Christian Church created?
Advent Christian Church was created in 1860.
When was Brooksville Advent Church created?
Brooksville Advent Church was created in 1910.
When was Sabbath Rest Advent Church created?
Sabbath Rest Advent Church was created in 1954.
What is a liturgical season?
A time during the church's year - Easter, Christmas, Lent, Advent, Ordinary time
Why are advent calendaris called Advent calendars?
Advent ("coming") is the church season immediately preceding Christmas.
Why do people fast during Advent?
Fasting is not required during Advent.
What is the purpose of a church calendar?
It shows the different times of the year in the church, such as Advent, Lent, Easter etc. The church year runs from the beginning of Advent, not from the 1st of January.
Do Christian's light candles during church?
Some (such as Roman Catholics do), some light them during special seasons such as Advent, and in some candles are it as the service starts.
What are names of prayers for advent?
The Advent Prayer on the back of the missalet in church.
When can the church be decorated after Advent?
The season of Advent ends on Christmas day. Typically, the following weekend is when the church can resume using its typical decorations.
Is The Gloria said during Ordinary Time in the Catholic Church?
Yes, the Gloria is either sung or recited during Ordinary Time. It is not used during either Advent or Lent, however.
