Objective:  Advent is a season of the liturgical year during which Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, which is commemorated on Christmas Day. In this course, students will learn all about the traditions and celebrations involved with Advent. 

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Advent

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Advent - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Advent - VIDEO

    • The Season of Advent - Live Lesson with Professor Marshall Connolly - Dec. 7 @ 9 AM Pacific

    • Advent - QUIZ

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Bill Ryan

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Ulrich von Stauffenberg

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“I was welcomed into the Church this past summer so this will be the first Advent season I’ll observe as a Catholic. The well-organized, well-presented course materials provide a solid foundation for appropriate devotion during the season. Thanks...”

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“I was welcomed into the Church this past summer so this will be the first Advent season I’ll observe as a Catholic. The well-organized, well-presented course materials provide a solid foundation for appropriate devotion during the season. Thanks so much for this resource!”

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Hilda Katiiti

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“It was informative. I can use it to educate my 7-year old about Advent.”

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education