Lessons and Carols

About this event

All friends and members of the Jesuit High School Community are invited to join the Jesuit and St. Francis Choirs in collaboration with JHS Drama in an evening of prayer and song as we celebrate the season of Advent and prepare ourselves anew for the birth of our Savior this Christmas. A light reception will follow.Doors open at 6:30pm, and the service begins at 7:00pm. History of Lessons & CarolsIn 1918, the Dean of King’s College, Cambridge University, 34-year-old Eric Milner-White, desired to create an Advent prayer service that would invite the participation of readers and singers of various ages from the university as well as from the town of Cambridge. He wove together scripture and song into a Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, a liturgical celebration of the Advent season intended to remind the faithful of the promises of old now fulfilled in the birth of our Savior.We are proud to continue this tradition in the Jeffrey ’80 and Elizabeth Phelan Chapel of the North American Martyrs in our own way, using traditional and contemporary hymns and texts. We, too, encourage your prayerful participation, especially when invited to join the choir in song.No ticket needed – free and open to all. Hosted by the Principal's Office.