Advent Calendar

Take #1StepMore with us this Advent — instead of a piece of candy from your Advent calendar, we invite you to take part in a daily challenge to make the season more joyful as you prepare for Christmas. Every day, we'll be releasing a small step you can take to make the world a little brighter. (But sorry, you can't skip ahead.)

Advent Calendar 2017 #1StepMore

Advent Calendar December 3, 2017: Light one candle.

Day 2 Grotto Network Advent Calendar 1StepMore December 4

Advent Calendar December 5 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Capture 1 Moment of Beauty.

Advent Calendar December 6 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Donate 1 Meal.

Advent Calendar December 7 #1StepMore Advent Challenge:: Thank 1 Person for their Service.

Day Advent Calendar December 8 #1StepMore Advent Challenge:: Recognize 1 Way God Loves You

Day 7

Day 8

Advent Calendar December 11 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Change 1 Habit in Your Day.

Advent Calendar December 12 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Encounter 1 Person in Need.

Day 11 — December 13

Day 12 — December 14

Day 13 — December 15

Day 16 — December 18

Advent Calendar December 17 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Discover 1 New Thing.

Advent Calendar December 18 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Pray 1 Minute for Peace.

Advent Calendar December 19 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Inspire 1 Laugh.

Advent Calendar December 20 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Practice 1 Act of Self-Care.

Advent Calendar December 21 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Transform 1 Place of Darkness.

Advent Calendar December 22 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Post 1 Positive Comment on Social Media.

Advent Calendar December 23 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Let 1 Person Pass You in Line.

Advent Calendar December 24 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Invite 1 Person to Mass.

Advent Calendar December 25 #1StepMore Advent Challenge: Take 1 Step More to Bring Joy to the World.

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