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During the last general assembly last November 29, 2005, the Grade
School community held the blessing of the advent wreaths of the different
grade levels. The lighting of the first candle in the wreath symbolizes
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of the Advent season when we are expected to get ready for the coming
of Jesus Christ. The advent wreath has many symbolisms. The round shape
of the wreath helps us to remember that God is eternal, no beginning and
no end and that he lives forever. It has green leaves because it shows
that God’s love for us is constant and never changing. It is also the
color of life and growth and we pray to God that He will guide us to grow
in faith and love. Each of the four candles represents the four weeks
of Advent. We light one of the three violet candles every week as a manifestation
of our sorrow for not loving Jesus and our neighbors enough. On the last
week, we light the pink candle to show our joy that Christmas is near.
All the candles represent Christ, our light and our salvation. The lighting
of the Advent wreath is a very popular Advent custom not only in Xavier
School but also throughout the world and it tells us that we must prepare
our hearts for the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 