Christmas vs. Advent Assignment

We are approximately half-way through the liturgical season of Advent.  Below is a link to an article written by Archbishop Timothy Dolan, about the old-school and new-school views of the Advent and Christmas Seasons. 

Click here for article entitled "Advent Must Be Preserved"  

After reading the article complete the following reflection.

Reflection Assignment

Write a two paragraph reflection that answers the following

Paragraph 1: Which side of the Advent debate are you on? Why?

Paragraph 2: What are some of your family's Advent/Christmas traditions? Are there any traditions you would like to start?

Requirements:

- Your assignment should be about one typed page

- You must use Times New Roman font size 12 - double spaced

Roman Missal, Third Edition

On November 27 (the First Sunday of Advent), the Roman Missal, Third Edition, a new translation of the prayers said at Mass will be implemented in all English speaking countries (this includes the United States) .

If you have been hearing the buzz but are not completely up to speed on the new Roman Missal, here 2 items to help you out:

Article put out by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

Video put together by Lifeteen: