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An Advent for the family: weekend full of joy in Pfünz!
Eichstätt invites families to the Advent weekend at Pfünz Castle (December 5th-7th). Registration possible until November 5th.
An Advent for the family: weekend full of joy in Pfünz!
The wait will soon be over: the contemplative Advent weekend starts in Pfünz on December 5th, to which the Diocese of Eichstätt warmly invites families with children. Under the motto “Time for us, time for God – experience and discover Advent together,” participants can look forward to a colorful program that includes spiritual impulses, thematic units and lots of fun and games. The event takes place in the Schloss Pfünz youth conference center and runs until December 7th.
Anyone who would like to get in the mood for the contemplative time has until November 5th to register. Participation costs 125 euros per adult, children can come for free. Registrations can be made by phone at (08421) 50-621 or by email to adults-families@bistum-eichstaett.de. This special event is organized by Matthäus Kamuf, consultant for adult pastoral care, and Marion Bayerl, head of the adult and family pastoral department.
Advent – a time of waiting and preparation
But what exactly is Advent? Advent is a four-week season that prepares for the birth of Jesus at Christmas while also anticipating the return of Christ. The word “Advent” comes from the Latin “adventus,” which means “coming” or “arrival.” This year the first Sunday of Advent falls on November 30th and with it begins a time full of traditions and rites.
Advent is celebrated in many Christian denominations. It includes various symbols and customs, such as the Advent wreath with its four candles, one more of which is lit every week. These candles symbolize hope, peace, joy and love, and help believers focus on the arrival of Jesus. The joyful expectations of Advent are not only limited to the birth of Christ, but also include the anticipation of his return, which plays a central role in Christian teaching.
The diversity of Advent customs
Popular practices during Advent include using Advent calendars to count down each day until Christmas or singing Christmas carols together. All of these rituals remind us of the deeper meaning of the preparation time, which should not only be celebratory but also contemplative. Advent means taking time for yourself and your community, as well as for spiritual preparation for what is to come. Here you can feel the wait for the birth of Jesus, who also comes into the world as light.
The interplay between tradition and modern life only comes to life through events such as the Advent weekend in Pfünz, which helps families to consciously experience Advent. So everyone who takes part can really feel the joyful anticipation that surrounds this time.