Advent wreath,

Quiz on Prayers: Guardian Angel, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

Matthew ch.1. NT: Luke Ch. 1, 2. Birth of John the Baptist, Birth of Christ, Christmas
Birth-of-John-and-Birth-of-Jesus-Play

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwogLAZaSkY  Come All Ye Faithful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbdvo019mgM  Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbdvo019mgM Do you Hear What I Hear

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNpiQwgStNA Silent Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHWqj6gKS9g Angels We Have Heard on High

Advent Wreath

Christmas pp. 215-216
1. Time to remember: Jesus is the promised Savior, He is the Light of the World!
We remember Jesus in the Christmas candles and Christmas lights.
2. Time to believe: Jesus is the third person in the Trinity and he is God’s Son!
3. Time to celebrate: Holy Birthday Party!
We watched part of the movie “The Nativity.” I think it gave a visual idea of what it really was like for Joseph and Mary. I narrated the movie as it progressed so that the students could put the events from the bible into context.
We stopped just as Joseph was searching for a place to stay in Bethlehem…
WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE BIRTH OF CHRIST!

Advent CCD Penance Service Advent wreath & prayer,

**Sunday, December 8, 2013 Children giving to Children: 9 am and 11am Masses Bring a wrapped gift (with a tag indicating what it is) to give to another child that is in need.

Online_Advent_Tree idea for home.

Advent pp. 213-214
Advent—a celebration of the three comings of Christ:
1. History – Birth of Jesus 2007 years ago.
2. Present – Mystery-
a. In our families, in our church, in our teachers, etc.
b. In Sacraments through the Holy Spirit: Eucharist, Reconciliation, Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony and Holy Orders
3. Future—Majesty- The second coming at the end of time as a King
(referenced in the Book of Revelations)
Jesus’ comings in history, mystery, and majesty!