Sunday
27TH NOVEMBER
First Sunday of Advent
Matthew 24:37-44
Stay awake! You must be ready.
 
Teacher Background
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Gospel Reflection

Monday
28TH NOVEMBER
The First Week of Advent
 Advent in 2 Minutes
A quick, two-minute video that explains why Catholics celebrate Advent and wait to celebrate Christmas. Discuss key messages and talk about ways that Advent is celebrated in the parish and the Archdiocese. Reflect on the question “what can I do to during Advent to prepare my inner self for Christmas?”  
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Tuesday
29TH NOVEMBER
Advent Ideas 
Create an Advent Tree of Kindness
Create an Advent wreath with four candles representing the four weeks of preparation for Christmas. Downloads handouts and adapt for family preparation for Christmas.  
Listen to the message in these Advent songs or Christmas Carols 
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Wednesday
30TH DECEMBER
Feast of St Andrew
Advent Ideas
The Jesse Tree  Ideas and activities here will help connect the custom of decorating Christmas trees to the events leading to Jesus' birth.
 Advent Calendar Download the printable family Advent Calendar and prepare students to lead their families in this ritual. 
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Thursday
1ST DECEMBER
Prayer Braids (Class or Individual)
Take 3 strips of ribbon or fabric; one to represent you, one to represent others who have walked with you this year and one to represent God. 
  • Hold them together and tie a knot in one end. 
  • Slowly start to braid the three pieces and as you do, pray.
  • Give thanks for how others (teachers, parents and family, friends) have been a part of your life and helped you to grow.
  • Give thanks for how God has helped you to do great things this year.
  • Give thanks for your gifts and the person you are.  
  • When you have finished the braid, knot the end and place it in the sacred space.
  • Take with you as a prayer reminder of 2016.  

Friday
2ND DECEMBER
Give Thanks and Praise for 2015
Celebrate and give thanks to our God of Love and Mercy in prayers and liturgical celebrations