Annunciation: Christmas

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!

Annunciation
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.
Joseph was searching for a place to stay in Bethlehem…
WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE BIRTH OF CHRIST!

We will make managers for the Christ Child.

Away in the Manger – Christmas carol (You Tube)

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing – Christmas carol (You Tube) 

Advent

  1. What special celebration do we prepare for during the Advent season?
  2. What does the word Advent mean?
  3. Whose coming do we await during Advent?
  4. When does the Advent season begin?
  5. What is the liturgical color for the season of Advent?
  6. What did the Hebrew people wait for throughout their history?
  7. When will Jesus come again in majesty?
  8. What are some ways in which we experience the mystery of Jesus present today?
  9. What does the name Emmanuel mean?
  10. When does the Advent season end?

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Advent CCD Penance Service Advent wreath & prayer,

**Sunday, December 7, 2014 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.

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Online_Advent_Tree idea for home.

http://www.hickorytown.com/ccd4/PDF/Order-of-Confession.pdf

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!