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Advent

Advent means ‘coming’ and is the special four-week period leading up to Christmas. It is a time to prepare for the celebration of Jesus’s birth but also for his coming in glory at the end of time.

Collect

A collect is a short prayer used in liturgy, for example towards the beginning of the Eucharist. It often reflects the themes of the particular season of the Church’s year. Its name comes from the idea that it ‘collects’ together the lessons of the service readings.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Lent

Lent is the six-week period leading up to Easter. It is a particular time to confess sin and to seek personal and collective renewal (a ‘springtime of the spirit’). Lent has a special focus on Jesus’s journey to the cross and prepares the Church to celebrate his resurrection.

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

Home Pobl Dewi: December 2024 Winter Events at St Davids Cathedral with Tŷ’r Pererin

Winter Events at St Davids Cathedral with Tŷ’r Pererin

Christmas through the Keyhole

Monday 2nd – Friday 20th December; 2-4pm

Interactive prayer stations

Book an Advent place for your group to explore Christmas in a prayerful and interactive way. Journey around the cathedral to see, hear and explore the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in the 1st century. Time for prayer and reflection led by cathedral staff. Begins at Ty’r Pererin with tea/coffee and mince pies. Take home Christmas potpourri. Cost: £5 per person

Angel Trail

Friday 20th December – Sunday 5th January

An interactive outdoor trail through the illuminated Cathedral Close

Explore the Christmas story through the eyes of the angels. How many angels can you spot?

Begins at Pen y Bont, The Close and finishes outside the cathedral.

Follow the Star

Thursday 26 December 11am-3pm

Nativity Treasure Hunt for all the family.

Collect your treasure hunt from the welcome desk. Travel around the cathedral to retell the Christmas story. Angels, shepherds and wise men are hidden in secret places. Read the map and follow the stars to find your way. Once you have all the clues you can light your own Christmas peace candle and visit the crib. Collect a reminder of the story for your own Christmas tree when you have completed your visit.

St Aidan’s Day Pilgrimage

Friday 31st January 10.30am – 1pm

Join us for a special short pilgrimage from the cathedral to St Non’s Holy Well. Walk alongside those who have ventured along the Wexford-Pembrokeshire Pilgrim Way with water from the Holy Well in Ferns and members of St Madoc of Ferns Pilgrim Church. We celebrate the ancient connections between Aidan and Dewi as we walk in their footsteps. Return to the city in time for a simple pilgrims’ lunch.

Gŵyl Dewi Activities

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd March during cathedral opening hours

An adventure for all ages through the city to the cathedral. Pick up your pilgrim pass containing the clues, from Oriel-y-Parc Information Centre, and begin the treasure hunt along the High Street. Once you have decoded all the 'little things' make your way to the cathedral and St David's Shrine will reveal its story!

Quiet Day for Ash Wednesday:

Wednesday 5th March; 10am – 4pm

Following in the Footsteps of the Celtic Saints

Join us to begin the journey through Lent. A day with art, poetry and silence to help us reflect. Begins with worship in the cathedral. Lunch available in the Refectory or bring your own.

For more information or to book, contact Tŷ’r Pererin, Quickwell Hill, St. Davids Tel: 01437 729151 Email: education@stdavidscathedral.org.uk or

pilgrimage@stdavidscathedral.org.uk