The liturgical year begins late in November or early in December with the season of Advent. During Advent, which means “coming,” we focus our attention on the coming of Christ. He came once as a newborn baby to accomplish our salvation. He comes now through his word and sacraments to bring to us the salvation that he has accomplished. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. Advent is a penitential season during which we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ.
The liturgical color of Advent is blue, which symbolizes hope and joyful anticipation.