Advent Week 2: A Week of Preparation

The second candle on an Advent wreath, usually purple, represents preparation. Just as we get our homes and churches ready for Christmas, we also get our hearts ready for baby Jesus.
As a family, brainstorm a list of things you do to get ready for house guests. Talk about what you would do differently if Jesus were coming to stay at your house.

Read aloud Mark 1:3-4. Say: John the Baptist, Jesus’ cousin, spread the word that Jesus was on his way. Part of our preparations for Christmas can include letting other people know that Christmas is all about the birth of our Savior.
Light the first two candles on your Advent wreath and pray that God will bless your preparations for his son’s arrival.