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Photo: St. John the Baptist prepares for Advent with wreath-making

12/17/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi gathered in the parish hall Nov. 29 for a special Advent wreath-making event. The workshop offered parishioners a hands-on opportunity to create their own beautiful Advent wreaths to display in their homes throughout the season of Advent. More than just a craft session, the event also […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Advent Wreath, Kalihi, St. John the Baptist Church, workshop

Prayers for the Advent season

11/19/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

FIRST SUNDAY On the first Sunday of Advent, the family gathers to bless the wreath. The leader, usually the father, sprinkles the wreath with holy water. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: Let us pray. O God, all things are made holy by your […]

Filed Under: Features, OSV News Tagged With: Advent, Advent Wreath, prayers

Prayers at the Advent wreath

11/23/2022 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

FIRST SUNDAY On the first Sunday of Advent, the family gathers to bless the wreath. The Leader, usually the father, sprinkles the wreath with holy water. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: Let us pray. O God, all things are made holy by your […]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Advent Wreath, prayers

Purple, purple, pink, purple: Catechesis by Advent wreath

11/24/2021 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald In case you need a refresher on why Catholics and other Christians use Advent wreaths as a way to prepare for the birth of Christ, we turned to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website for a quick summary. “The Advent season is a time of preparation that […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advent, Advent Wreath, Local News

Prayers at the Advent wreath

11/24/2021 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

FIRST SUNDAY On the first Sunday of Advent, the family gathers to bless the wreath. The Leader, usually the father, sprinkles the wreath with holy water. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: Let us pray. O God, all things are made holy by your […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advent Wreath, Local News, prayers

Prayers at the Advent wreath

11/27/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

FIRST SUNDAY On the first Sunday of Advent, the family gathers to bless the wreath. The Leader, usually the father, sprinkles the wreath with holy water. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: Let us pray. O God, all things are made holy by your […]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Advent, Advent Wreath

Prayers at the Advent Wreath

11/28/2018 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Prayers at the Advent wreath FIRST SUNDAY On the first Sunday of Advent, the family gathers to bless the wreath. The Leader, usually the father, sprinkles the wreath with holy water. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: Let us pray. O God, all things […]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Advent Wreath

Prayers at the Advent wreath

11/17/2016 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

FIRST SUNDAY On the first Sunday of Advent, the family gathers to bless the wreath. The Leader, usually the father, sprinkles the wreath with holy water. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: Let us pray. O God, all things are made holy by your […]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Advent Wreath

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