He November 30, 2025 will mark the beginning of the first Sunday of Advent 2025opening a time of preparation and hope in the liturgical calendar. On this date, many families gather to light the first candle of the Advent Wreath, a symbol of light and renewal that prepares us to receive Jesus in Christmas.
SEE ALSO:
What is Advent and what does it mean?
Table of Contents
He Advent It is the period that marks the preparation for Christmas. Its name comes from Latin arrivalwhich means “coming” or “arrival,” and symbolizes active waiting and spiritual preparation for the arrival of Jesus. Every week a candle is lit in the Advent wreathrepresenting values such as hope, peace, joy and love. The light of each candle reminds us that Christ is the light of the worldcapable of illuminating the darkness that surrounds us.
On Sunday, November 30, 2025 we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent, beginning the wait and preparation for Christmas. | Credit: Image created by El Comercio MAG using Gemini AI
Advent 2025: calendar
The calendar for the Sundays of Advent 2025 is as follows:
- First Sunday: November 30
- Second Sunday: December 7
- Third Sunday: December 14
- Fourth Sunday: December 21
Every Sunday a different candle is lit, starting with the candle of hopesymbol of the beginning of this path of spiritual preparation.
The Advent Wreath and the meaning of its candles. | Credit: Facebook / From faith
Prayer to light the first candle of the Advent Wreath 2025
This family prayer is a proposal from ACI Prensa, ideal for praying around the Advent Wreath this Sunday, November 30. The dynamic is carried out with the participation of all family members, alternating roles between monitor, reader and everyone present.
ALL: In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
MONITOR: Today, at the beginning of Advent, we begin a new liturgical year. Advent is a special time of preparation and waiting. We will light, week after week, the four candles of this wreath as a symbol of our gradual preparation to receive the Lord Jesus at Christmas. The lights of the candles remind us that He is the Light of the world that breaks in to dispel the darkness that surrounds us. The green color of the crown symbolizes life and hope in Him, God made a child.
(moment of silence)
LECTOR: Reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah:“Arise, shine, Jerusalem; your light comes and the glory of the Lord dawns upon you. For see how darkness covers the earth, and a thick cloud covers the people, but the Lord dawns upon you and his glory appears upon you” (Is 60:1-2).
MONITOR: We gather for a few moments in silence and bowing our heads we will ask that the Lord bless this Advent wreath. Let us pray…
(brief silence)
LECTOR:
- The earth, Lord, rejoices in these days, and your Church overflows with joy before your Son, the Lord Jesus, who appears as a splendid light, to illuminate those of us who lie in the darkness of ignorance, pain and sin. Full of hope in his coming, your people have prepared this wreath with branches from the forest and have decorated it with lights.
- Now, then, that we are going to begin the time of preparation for the coming of your Son, we ask you, Lord, that, while the splendor of this crown increases each day, with new lights, you illuminate us with the splendor of Him who, being the Light of the world, will illuminate all the darkness. We ask this for Himself who lives and reigns forever and ever.
ALL: Amen.
MONITOR:
(Lighting the first purple candle in the crown)
Let’s sing now TODAY A FLAME IS LIT (or any other appropriate song)
EVERYONE SINGS:
(A person lights the first purple candle while the first verse of the song is sung)
- TODAY A FLAME IS LIT IN THE ADVENT CROWN, LET OUR HOPE BURN IN THE AWAKEN HEART AND IN THE HEAT OF THE MOTHER LET US WALK THIS TIME
A first light turns on Announcing the King who is coming, prepare hearts, pave the paths.
MONITOR:
Let us ask the Lord to strengthen our faith at this time and let us raise our requests with confidence. Let us respond to each request by saying: THROUGH YOUR MOTHER’S INTERCESSION, LISTEN TO US LORD. (Free requests)
ALL: Almighty God, enliven in your faithful, as Advent begins, the desire to go out to meet Christ, who comes, accompanied by good works, so that, one day placed at his right, they may deserve to possess the eternal kingdom. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
ALL:
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
What is done in the first week of Advent?
The first week of Advent marks the beginning of this time of preparation for Christmas and has a special focus on hope.
The main activity is lighting the first (purple) candle of the Advent Wreath, which symbolizes Hope.
A family or community prayer is held focused on vigilance and preparation of the heart for the coming of Jesus. In addition, it is encouraged to establish a purpose of conversion or carry out works of charity to actively live hope.
