Christmas
NLC ARTICLES
This article traces the origins, theology, and liturgical richness of the Christmas season, highlighting its central theme of Christ as the light of the world and its unfolding through feasts, readings, and traditions that reveal God’s glory and salvation.
This article outlines the key liturgical features, feasts, and pastoral considerations of the Christmas season—spanning from Christmas Eve to the Baptism of the Lord—offering guidance on music, readings, symbols, and environment to help parishes celebrate this time with festive joy and theological integrity.
Liturgy teams will find these checklists helpful for coordinating well-prepared and meaningful Christmas celebrations.
DIOCESAN RESOURCES
Canberra-Goulburn
This Christmas resource contains the Liturgy of the Word and Communion in the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest
OTHER RESOURCES
Bulletin Articles
The article invites readers to extend the celebration of Christmas beyond a single day, embracing its deeper spiritual significance.
A clear overview highlights the structure and variety of liturgical celebrations that occur throughout the Christmas season.
Thoughtful suggestions are provided here to help music ministers choose suitable and prayerful music for Christmas liturgies.
