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Festival of Lessons & Carols: An Advent Tradition December 5, 2024

The beauty of music and Scripture filled every heart this Advent season during our 10th annual Lessons and Carols at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet! This moving event brought the entire school community together in joyful anticipation of Christ’s birth. Every student participates in the choir, with additional contributions from smaller ensembles that added depth and beauty to the evening.

Music at Chesterton Academy appeals to both the ear and the soul—it engages the mind and the heart, the senses and the spirit. The Church has long considered music an essential part of worship, recognizing its ability to express truths that transcend words alone.

Our students learn not only how to sing but also how to think deeply about the music they perform. From music theory and ear training to Church history and liturgical tradition, our music program forms the whole person. As they study and perform sacred music, students come to understand how music can elevate the soul and glorify God.

The Lessons and Carols Advent Service is just one of many opportunities for students to bring their learning to life. In doing so, they carry on a rich tradition that continues to inspire, uplift, and unite our school in faith and beauty.