Preparing Advent and Christmas Liturgies

Preparing liturgies for Advent,‌ Christmas,‌ and more!

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This resource from the FDLC (in English AND Spanish) will assist parishes and schools in preparing the liturgies of these holy seasons. Sample texts, outlines of liturgies outside of Mass (including a communal Penance service for Advent), intentions for the Universal Prayer, the Nativity & Epiphany Proclamations, calendars, and more!

RESOURCES

Liturgical Calendar 2026
The new liturgical calendar for the dioceses of the United States is available online.

CALENDAR

Hymn:
Christ Our Light
Our bicentennial hymn is perfect for the seasons of Christmastide and Winter Ordinary Time.
Find the text, musical settings, and more on the ODWS site.

HYMN

Preparing January Liturgies:

World Day of Peace (Jan 1) &
Sunday of the Word of God (Jan 25)

To assist you in preparing these annual January liturgies, check out resources on the ODWS website.

You’ll find sample intentions for the Universal Prayer, homily helps, catechetical resources, music suggestions, and more.

RESOURCES

Office for Divine Worship and Sacraments

Center for Pastoral Vitality

513.263.6609 | FAX: 513.421.1582

worship@catholicaoc.org

JEREMY HELMES | DIRECTOR

MATTHEW GEERLINGS | MUSIC DIRECTOR

GLORIA ANN CASTLEMAN | ADMIN ASST

100 East Eighth Street | Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 | CatholicAOC.org

Archdiocese of Cincinnati, 100 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States
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