Term 4 Week 40
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2 - 8 DECEMBER
ADVENT |
1ST Sunday OF ADVENT
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1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
LUKE 21:25-28, 34-36 The Church begins its new liturgical year with a season of hope. Advent time – when we look forward to the celebration of the birth of the world’s Saviour – has produced liturgies filled with joy and expectation. Gospel Reflection Image: attributed to Pixabay https://pixabay.com/en/hope-word-letters-scrabble-1804595/ |
Monday
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The Tradition of the Jesse Tree
Jesse Trees are a very old Christmas Tradition and first started in medieval times. They are used to help tell the story of the Bible from creation to the Christmas Story. The name comes from Jesse who was the Father of the great Jewish King David. Jesse Tree It is also the Feast of Saint Francis Xavier who was a missionary and companion of St Ignatius of Loyola Image: This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or less. United States public domain tag to indicate why this work is in the public domain in the United States. |
Tuesday
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Advent in 2 Minutes
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?” Image: attributed to Pixabay https://pixabay.com/en/advent-advent-candles-1883840/ |
Wednesday
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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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Thursday
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Saint Nicholas
Today marks the feast day of St Nicholas. How did the kindly Christian saint, good Bishop Nicholas, become a roly-poly red-suited American symbol for merry holiday festivity and commercial activity? History tells the tale. 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 Image: attributed to Pixabay https://pixabay.com/en/advent-candles-advent-wreath-bokeh-3800433/ |
Friday
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The Brightness of Christmas
The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who lived in a land of deep darkness On them light has shined. (Isaiah 9:2) Take the time to wish your class mates best wishes and safe travel over the festive season. Perhaps first pass your best wishes on to the person you would speak to last. it will make a difference to you and the other person. A lovely gift. It is also the Feast day of Saint Ambrose Image: attributed to Pixabay https://pixabay.com/en/photos/advent/ |