Advent and Christmas

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Advent—a celebration of the three comings of Christ:

  1. History – Birth of Jesus 2007 years ago.
  2. Present – Mystery-
    1. In our families, in our church, in our teachers, etc.
    2. 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!

Christmas

  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.

  1. Time to believe:  Jesus is the third person in the Trinity and he is God’s Son!
  2. Time to celebrate: Holy Birthday Party!

We watched part of the movie “Mary of Nazareth.”  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!

Ark of the Covenant November 24, 2024

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Ten Commandments, (Bible: Deuteronomy 5:6-21)

  1. I am the Lord your God, You shall not have other gods besides me.
  2. You shall not take the God’s Name in Vain
  3. Remember to keep Holy the Sabbath Day
  4. Honor your father and mother
  5. You shall not kill
  6. You shall not commit adultery
  7. You shall not Steal
  8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
  9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife
  10. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor

NOVEMBER – 10 COMMANDMENTS, Act of Contrition

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Act of Contrition

O my _______, I am heartily ___________for having offended Thee,  and I detest all my _________ because of Thy just _____________________, but most of all because they____________ Thee, my _________, Who art all-__________and deserving of all my ___________.

I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy __________, to ________no more and to avoid the near occasions of __________.

Moses, 10 Commandments

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The Ten Commandments

Deuteronomy 5:6-21

  1. I am the Lord your God, You shall not have other gods besides me.
  2. You shall not take the God’s Name in Vain
  3. Remember to keep Holy the Sabbath Day
  4. Honor your father and mother
  5. You shall not kill
  6. You shall not commit adultery
  7. You shall not Steal
  8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
  9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife
  10. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.

Work Sheets:

Ten-Commandments List

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Optional:

Other Gods

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Moses and Passover

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Start with Israelite becoming slaves, Moses is born

Isrealites to be free

Moses and Passover

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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?

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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”

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More about the Passover (parents): New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia “Pasch or Passover”

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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.

Very Good Resource: Passover Seder for Catholics