Advent Wreath lighting of the 2nd candle
Annunication
Christmas
page 245 “Blest Are We”
- 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.- God promised a savior from the Family of King David, (the Old Testament). David was from Bethlehem. Read the Story of David from “Bible Stories” by Sister Anna Louise
- Time to believe: Jesus is the third person in the Trinity and he is God’s Son!
- Trinity: YouTube Video– http://www.franciscanmissionaries.com/ewtn-apostolate/hey-brother-leo/
- Time to celebrate: Holy Birthday Party!
We are making Christmas Cards for our Prayer Partners: The Nuns at St. Emma’s Monastery
Photos: http://www.stemma.org/main/photos/
Annunciation
We watched part of the movie “The Nativity.” 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. Luke Ch. 1, 2. http://www.usccb.org/bible/luke/1
Bring our gifts to the manger:
(As a CCD Class, we will bring whatever we have collected but anyone can donate to this cause. If you would like to donate a baby item in place of a Christmas gift to your CCD teacher, we would be honored.)
GIFTS TO THE MANGER
Similac Formula (powdered), Girl’s Clothing in sizes 0 to 6 months, Diaper Wipes, Pacifiers or Teethers, Baby Toys & Board Books, Crib Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Crib Blankets (30-inch X 30-inch), Hooded Towels & Washcloths, Small to Medium Diaper Bags, Toiletries – shampoo, soap, lotion.
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing – Christmas carol (You Tube)