Advent/Christmas 2012

Description: This Advent program is a community-building social activity that allows young parishioners to share in the joy of Christmas by decorating their church as a community.

(CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

Description: Host four evening prayer services or vespers this Advent where young adults share reflections on hope, love, joy, and peace that help them focus on the meaning of the season. This time together will provide a respite from the busyness of the holiday season.

Description: This Advent Bible study based on the Hebrew Scriptures we will hear at Mass this season will give young adults an opportunity to discuss how the messages of the prophets are relevant to their lives today.

Description: This fun event gathers young adults to reflect on the Nativity story and invites them to collect baby items for a local pregnancy center or women’s shelter. 

This day-long retreat for young adults in their 20s and 30s, married and single, prepares participants for Advent and Christmas by reflecting on favorite carols.

Young adults pray the rosary during Eucharistic Adoration at the University of Notre Dame. (CNS photo/Scott M. Bort)

Wide Open Worship is an evening for young adults to come together for community, prayer, reflection, and worship and praise in Eucharistic Adoration.