WHAT IS ADVENT?
Advent is the season of expectant waiting for the celebration of Jesus’ arrival at Christmas and preparing for his return at the Second Coming. The season of Advent is the four Sundays leading up to Christmas Day.
Advent marks a moment and season of time given to expecting and waiting for what’s to come, preparing our homes and our hearts for Christmas joy. It marks the beginning of the Church calendar, an annual rhythm of the Gospel that the Church has lived by for centuries.
During Advent, we remember the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the coming of the Word of God himself, who also in the beginning had made all things out of nothing. It could only have been Jesus, the only one who could bring the corruptible to incorruption. We remember how the God who made the heavens and the earth became flesh and lived among us - Emmanuel, God with us.
ADVENT GUIDE
It is our hope that during this busy season you can use this simple Advent guide to help your family rest in the hope, peace, love and joy that can be ours through Jesus and recognize that we indeed are still waiting for His coming again.
There is a card for each of the four Sundays of Advent and one for Christmas Day. The cards provide opportunities for your family to read, pray, sing and reflect as you enjoy the light of each day’s candle. (Each day’s song can be found on the KATC Spotify account.)
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF
THE ADVENT SEASON
Tis the season for Adventure
Let's kick off the start to Advent with a winter festival! Join us for various activities, like: petting zoo, carol singing, crafts, rock climbing wall,
and even a snow hill!
Sunday morning gatherings
We’ll be celebrating Advent as a church family during our Advent sermon series called, “Have Yourself a Very Nicene Christmas.”
Join us every Sunday at 9am + 10:45am.
Advent Schedule
We have all sorts of ways to get involved during the Advent Season, from service projects to women’s events! We would love to see you
at one of them!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Plan to join us in person for Christmas Eve at one of our three identical services as we light the Christ candle, marking the Advent season’s culmination.
Scroll down for all the details!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Wednesday, December 24
2pm | 3:30pm | 5pm
Christmas Eve is a time to remember and rejoice in the birth of Christ our Savior. Join us for a meaningful evening of worship and candlelight as we reflect on the joy and hope found in Christ. Stay afterwards for fellowship and a cup of hot chocolate!
Please note that childcare will not be available. Children of all ages are welcome in each gathering!
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You do not need to register for our Christmas Eve Services.
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All services are identical and will last around one hour and include live music and a message.
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We are located at 3000 William D Tate., Grapevine, TX 76051
Our friendly Parking Lot Team will be waiting to escort you to where you need to go. When you arrive at the front entrance, follow the parking signs. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before services begin.
Please note that childcare will not be available. Children of all ages are welcome in each gathering!
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All children are welcome in our services, as we will not have any childcare available for any services.
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Here at CATC we like to keep things casual. You can wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.
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You can also watch live on December 24 (or on demand all evening after) on the CATC YouTube Channel.
FAMILY WORSHIP SUNDAY
Sunday, December 28 at 10am
Join us for the last family worship gathering of 2025! This Sunday, CATC Kids and CATC Students take a break, allowing us to come together as one big church family.
Children from birth through Pre-Kindergarten are welcome in the Worship Gatherings, but we are also providing childcare for them in the Kids Building. Choose which option is best for your family!
ADVENT OFFERING
Every Advent season, we invite our church family to give above and beyond their normal offering as we reflect the generosity God has shown us. This year’s Advent Offering will support our Mercy Fund and Global Church Planting, including the International Mission Board, helping extend Christ’s compassion and strengthen the church in places where it’s rarely seen.
We’ll be receiving contributions to the Advent offering throughout the Christmas season and into the New Year. If you'd like to give to this fund, simply indicate “Advent Offering” on your check or select it from the dropdown menu online. As we celebrate the grace we’ve been given, let's joyfully reflect that grace to others.