Resources by Date for December 2023

Advent 2022 is Year A in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 1 in the weekday cycle.. See Mass readings resources for specific Sundays and feast days in December 2022 here. Learn more about lectionary cycles from the USCCB.

Sundays and Holy Days in December 2023

1st Sunday of Advent Year B (2023)

Sunday December 3, 2023

The readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent Year B are a call to be alert in waiting for the coming of the Lord. So perhaps this Sunday talk about some ways we can make ourselves ready to be transformed by the Advent season. Here are some ideas.

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Friday December 8, 2023

December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This holy day is often misunderstood. It celebrates the conception of Mary, not Jesus.

2nd Sunday of Advent Year B (2023)

Sunday December 10, 2023

The readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent Year B tell us of John the Baptist and his call to repentance. Some possible topics for this weekend are baptism, reconciliation, or the sacraments in general. Here are some ideas.

3rd Sunday of Advent Year B (2023)

Sunday Dec 17, 2023

The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent Year B (Gaudete Sunday) encourage us to rejoice because our salvation is near. Some possible topics for this weekend are hopeful waiting, humility, and joy. Here are some ideas.

4th Sunday of Advent Year B (2023)

Sunday Dec 24, 2023

The readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent Year B speak of the original Ark of the Covenant and of the Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary, the new Ark of the Covenant. So perhaps talk about Mary and her role in our salvation. And think about how we can also be a dwelling place for our Lord.

Christmas Day – The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

Monday, December 25

The Christmas season starts on December 25 and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. It includes the Feast of the Epiphany.

The Feast of the Holy Family Year B (2023)

Sunday Dec 31, 2023

The readings for the Feast of the Holy Family Year B focus on the importance of family. So the topics for this weekend could include what it means to be a member of God’s family. Different types of families – biological families, faith families, intentional families – could also be discussed.

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