Advent Resources

Two series are available on FORMED.org through your free parish subscription.

Rooted: rediscover the Jesse Tree this Advent. This new 22-episode series guides Catholics through a daily Advent reflection using the Jesse Tree model traditionally practiced by families. Each seven-minute episode introduces the ancestors of Jesus Christ, shares a Scripture passage, and offers an engaging, practical reflection.


Hosted by Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Rooted helps viewers apply the passage and related teachings to each day of Advent, guided by the Church’s teaching. Episodes begin on December 3, the First Sunday of Advent, and end on December 24, the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

Drawing Closer to God (FOR KIDS!) : Journey through Advent with the whole family! Join art teacher Ms. Kim as she teaches children to draw different scenes from the Christmas story, including the Annunciation, shepherds' visit, the Nativity scene, and more. With compelling storytelling, Ms. Kim points out key details from Scripture and Catholic tradition.


As kids follow along and learn new art skills, they also learn to see the connections between the big picture of God's story and their place within it.

*If you have not logged into FORMED before, follow these instructions to set up your free account:

1. Go to formed.org/signup
2. Select our parish: St Paul the Apostle Cluster: St John 768 Ohio St Bangor
3. Register with your name and email address
4. Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED

1. Advent Reflections - daily reflection provided
2. Advent Videos - weekly video provided