Term 4 Week 39
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27 NOVEMBER - 2 DECEMBER
ADVENT |
Sunday
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First Sunday of Advent
Matthew 24:37-44 Stay awake! You must be ready. Teacher Background Gospel Reflection |
Monday
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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?” |
Tuesday
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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 |
Wednesday
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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. |
Thursday
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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.
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