Annunciation and Advent wreath
Advent—a celebration of the three comings of Christ:
- History – Birth of Jesus 2025 years ago.
- Present – Mystery-
- In our families, in our church, in our teachers, etc.
- In Sacraments through the Holy Spirit: Eucharist, Reconciliation, Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony and Holy Orders
- 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!
Advent
FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT
- O Jesus Christ, Emmanuel, come and dwell with us.
- Desire of nations; gift to every generation, Come make your home with us.
- All nations are waiting for you,
- Indians and Eskimos are waiting for you,
- People in Gettysburg are waiting for you,
- People in New York are waiting for you,
- People in Mexico are waiting for you,
- People in Peru are waiting for you,
- People in _________________ are waiting for you,
- Jesus, come to us. Amen
Annunciation, Visitation and Birth
A long time ago, in the town of Nazareth, lived a young woman named Mary. She was engaged to be married to Joseph, who was a carpenter.
One day, while Mary was at home, an angel suddenly appeared. Before Mary could say anything the angel told Mary that she was favored by God, and that God was with her.
Mary was surprised. She was trying not to be afraid, but she had never seen an angel before.
The angel quickly tried to reassure Mary. “Do not be afraid!” the angel Gabriel said. “God has found favor with you. You will have a baby boy, and are to give him the name Jesus.”
Mary was confused; she was not yet married to Joseph, so how could she have a baby? The angel thought that this might concern Mary so he said, “The Holy Spirit will perform a miracle, and because of this your baby will be called the Son of God.”
To Mary’s surprise, the angel had more exciting news: “Even your cousin Elizabeth is going to have a son in her old age. Many thought that she couldn’t have children, but she is already pregnant. Nothing is impossible with God.”
Mary couldn’t believe what she was hearing; she didn’t know what to say. She realized that she was trembling, and knelt down. When she was finally able to speak she said, “I am the Lord’s servant, and I hope everything you have said will come true.”
Then the angel disappeared, and Mary was left alone.
Zechariah was a priest in the Bible who, with his wife Elizabeth, was old and childless. One day, while Zechariah was in the temple, the angel Gabriel told him that they would have a son named John, who would prepare people for the coming of the Lord. Because Zechariah doubted, he became unable to speak until John was born, and then he joyfully praised God. John, later known as John the Baptist, grew up to be filled with the Holy Spirit and fulfilled the angel’s prophecy.
Mary went 90 miles to Judea to visit her pregnant cousin Elizabeth and her husband Zachariah. When Mary greeted Elizabeth, the baby in Elizabeth’s womb leaped for joy. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, blessed Mary and her unborn child. Mary then sang a prayer called the Magnificat, praising God for his greatness. Mary stayed in Bethany for 3 months helping Elizabeth while she was pregnant. Mary returned home to Nazareth
Soon after, Joseph found out that Mary was going to have a baby. Joseph was confused and upset by this, but an angel came to him in a dream and said, “Joseph do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. The child Mary is going to have is God’s son, and you are to give him the name Jesus.”
When Joseph woke up he remembered what the angel had said. He knew that everything was okay, and he wasn’t upset anymore.
In those days, the government decided to take a cenus which counted everyone that lived in that area of the world. So Joseph had to take Mary to his home town of Bethlehem to register. It took Mary and Joseph a long time to get to Bethlehem. It was 100 miles away. This was very tiring for Mary because she was soon going to have a baby.
When they reached the town, all the hotels were full and there was nowhere that they could stay. Finally, someone felt bad for them and offered them a place to stay.
The Bible doesn’t say for sure where they stayed but most people think that they stayed in a small barn where animals were kept. In any case, doesn’t it seem strange that Jesus, the King of the Jews wasn’t born in a fancy palace or even a hospital?
Mary and Joseph were thankful that they at least had a place to lie down. It was warm, and there was plenty of straw to lay on.
That night an exciting, wonderful thing happened: Mary and Joseph had a baby! But this wasn’t just any baby, he was Baby Jesus! The creator of the whole world, the King of Kings, and the one who would save the world.
The little baby boy fell asleep in Mary’s arms. She wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger on some clean straw.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE BIRTH OF CHRIST!
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
The Greatest Miracle movie
Apostles Creed
A disciple is a student or follower, while an apostle means “one who is sent out”.
The earliest record of the Apostles creed was around AD 215. This was a baptismal confession for new believers in the Church of Rome.
The early church made this creed so we would all have the same foundation of our faith.
Painting of Apostles at Last Supper
The Apostles’ Creed
- I believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
- And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
- Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
- born of the Virgin Mary,
- suffered under Pontius Pilate,
- was crucified, died, and was buried.
- He descended into hell;
- The third day, He rose again from the dead;
- He ascended into heaven,
- and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty,
- from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
- I believe in the Holy Spirit,
- the holy Catholic Church, Church!
- the communion of saints, Saints!
- the forgiveness of sins, Confession!
- the resurrection of the body Easter!
- and life everlasting. Heaven!
Amen.
Prayers -Our father, Hail Mary, Act of Contrition videos
Secrets and surprises
Intro
It is really important to tell somebody if someone is hurting you or touching your private parts, even if you feel scared or embarrassed you need to be very, very brave and tell someone. There are so many people to tell, Moms, Dads, Grannies, Grandpas, Aunties, Uncles, Teachers, Cousins, Neighbours, parents of your friends, police, nurses and many more people around you. Now if you tell and people don’t believe you, they might even tell you to keep it a secret – but then you go and tell someone else. If they don’t believe you – then you tell someone else and you keep on telling till someone listens to you. Don’t ever, ever give up!!
https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/kidsmartz/pdfs/Grades_K_2_Surprises_vs_Secrets_EN.pdf
The above pdf sites this video:
End
Secret and surprises
The Sacraments
Life of Grace p 117 Chapter 10
Beatitudes
by DAVID HAAS
Blest Are They Lyrics
1. Blest are they, the poor in spirit; theirs is the
kingdom of God. Blest are they, full of sorrow; they
shall be consoled.
Rejoice, and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are
you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
2. Blest are they, the lowly ones: they shall inherit the
earth. Blest are they, who hunger and thirst; they shall
have their fill.
Rejoice, and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are
you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
3. Blest are they, who show mercy; mercy shall be theirs.
Blest are they, the pure of heart; they shall see God!
Rejoice, and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are
you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
4. Blest are they, who seek peace; they are the children
of God. Blest are they who suffer in faith; the glory of
God is theirs.
Rejoice, and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are
you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
5. Blest are you, who suffer hate, all because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, yours is the kingdom of God; shine
for all to see.
Rejoice, and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are
you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
Know the Rule 10 commandments
- Parting of the Red Sea Exodus 14:5-22
- Manna – Bread from Heaven Exodus 16:1-7
- 10 Commandments Exodus 20:1-17
- The 10 Commandments Quiz:
The Ten Commandments
Deuteronomy 5:6-21
- I am the Lord your God, You shall not have other gods besides me.
- You shall not take the God’s Name in Vain
- Remember to keep Holy the Sabbath Day
- Honor your father and mother
- You shall not kill
- You shall not commit adultery
- You shall not Steal
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
- You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife
- You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.
Sheets:
10Commandments-with-explanations
Work Sheets:
TenCommandments-Knowing the Rules
Optional:
The Greatest Miracle Movie (2011)
Israelites and Egypt
Start with Israelite becoming slaves, Moses is born
Isrealites to be free
Moses and Passover
We will read about how Moses warned the Egyptians of God’s will to free the Hebrew Slaves. There were 10 Plagues that tormented the Egyptians.
We will learn about the Passover. The Lamb is the sacrifice for the Passover meal. The Passover meal allows the Jewish Hebrews to be free.
Jesus celebrated the last supper during the Feast of the Passover. We call Jesus the “Lamb of God.” Is Jesus the sacrifice for our sins? Does Jesus allow us to be free? Free from what?
During Mass we celebrate the Eucharist. The unleavened bread that is offered up. In the Mass there are many prayers and ceremonies that are from the Jewish Passover meal .
“Eucharist”
More about the Passover (parents): New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia “Pasch or Passover”
In class we will look at some Jewish Passover customs, games, Seder plate and Kiddush Cup-
Contrast the first “Passover Covenant” and the “Renewed Covenant” we celebrate at Mass.