Imaginative Prayer Series | Advent with Mary

St. Francis Xavier 4715 N Central, Phoenix, AZ

In the Ignatian tradition, praying with the imagination is called contemplation. Contemplation is a very active way of praying that engages the mind and heart. Ignatius was convinced that God can speak to us as surely through our imagination as through our thoughts and memories. Join our three-night series on imaginative prayer and accompany Mother […]

Free

Creche Festival 2022 December 17th 10am-9pm and 18th 8:30am-3pm, 2022

Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Saint Francis wanted to see with his own eyes the simplicity, poverty and humility of Jesus’ birth. With the help of the townspeople of Greccio, Italy a manger was constructed in a forest clearing. Mangers are still assembled to this day as part of our Christmas tradition to recall St. Francis’ vision and to celebrate […]

Free

“Buon Natale, Greccio: St. Francis and the Nativity”

Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Saturday, December 17, 2022 ~ 7 pm This concert of beautiful Christmas music and stories is part of the Casa Creche Festival. Open to the public and free to attend, our Casa Choir and musicians will tell the story of St. Francis and his portrayal of Jesus’ birth, which established the worldwide tradition of displaying […]

Free

Art and Environment Workshop – Advent and Christmas

Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

The Office of Worship invites all Art and Environment ministers to the Pastoral Center for a workshop on church décor and decoration for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Together we will look at existing guidelines, best practices, and traditions. Attendees are invited to bring pictures or examples of the seasonal things they have done in […]

Liturgical Ministers Retreat – Welcoming the Christ Child

Mount Claret 4633 N 54TH Street, Phoenix

All liturgical and music ministers are invited to take a few hours out of their busy Advent schedules and prepare for the coming of the Christ child with this half-day retreat at Mount Claret. This retreat will pair prayer, art, spiritual writings, and music to help you center and prepare yourself spiritually for the Christmas […]

$35

RAYMOND ARROYO: A CHRISTMAS MERRY & BRIGHT w/ Big Band Jazz: NOLA PLAYERS

Orpheum Theatre Phoenix 203 West Adams., Phoenix

Award-Winning Broadcaster and New York Times Best Selling Author, Raymond Arroyo brings his New Orleans jazz roots and well-honed dramatic talents to a toe-tapping, heartwarming, all new classic Christmas album, Merry & Bright. Backed by the jazz supergroup, The NOLA Players, this cozy Christmas concert also captures unexplored emotions of the season. *Please note, this […]

First Saturday for Life (Holy Mass, Brunch + Learn, Fellowship)

Holy Cross Parish 1244 S Power Rd., Mesa, AZ, United States

Join us for an Advent First Saturday for Life on First Way Pregnancy Center's education program, and forming a new generation of parents. Bring a 'pot-luck' item (or Christmas cookies!) to share. Don't miss this powerful morning for life! We will begin with holy Mass, fellowship, 'pot luck' brunch and a talk + Q&A by […]

World Christmas Market

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 11300 N 64th St, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Family-friendly event featuring International foods, crafts, vendors and ministry information. If you are a vendor and are interested in participating, please contact Mary Ellen Brown at mebrown@bscaz.org.

Free

Cursillo Movement Christmas Dance

Mount Claret 4633 N 54TH Street, Phoenix

Dancing, Fellowship, Taco Dinner and Basket Raffles. Please join us - all are welcome!

$20 – $30

World Christmas Market

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 11300 N 64th St, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Come to our World Christmas Market for International food, vendors, crafts and ministry information. If you are a vendor and would like to participate, please email Mary Ellen Brown at mebrown@bscaz.org.

Free

Come Let Us Adore Him

ST HELEN CATHOLIC PARISH 5510 W CHOLLA ST, GLENDALE

Join us for an Advent Night of Worship & Eucharistic Adoration. Worship will be led by Miguel Nunez. We have a special guest speaker: Timothy Roth. Event is for all ages, family and friends. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 6:00-8:00pm in the church. For more information or questions, call 623-979-4202 and ask for Becky.

Free

Floriani: A Sacred Music Concert for Advent & Christmas

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 2121 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ, United States

Floriani will be giving a Sacred Music Concert of Advent & Christmas at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, December 6th at 7:15pm. Join us to hear sacred chant, hymnody, polyphony, and original compositions from the season of Advent and Christmas, as we prayerfully and joyfully await the Birth of Our Lord!

Free