This session's activity is to make your own Family Advent Calendar. Each day of Advent you will complete the act of kindness that can be written on the back of the numbered tag. (each family wrote their own acts of kindness)
See instructions below...but remember that you can adapt them to meet your needs.
See instructions below...but remember that you can adapt them to meet your needs.
Ask the question...What happens if we just do everything as fast as possible during Advent, instead of taking the time to slow down and wait for Christmas?. We need to take the time to really be ready for Jesus' birthday...what does that mean to you and your family?
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This is a heartwarming story of why God sent his son to be with us...and a little reflection on 'God's plan'. This is all done by children and may help your child understand the Christmas story a little deeper. This video is sure to make you smile! Ask your child(ren)...what is something they learned from this video?
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This is the story of the angle announcing to Mary that God would like her to be the mother of Jesus. The girl that is in the video really looks like she could be the age of Mary at that time. In this video (from the movie: Mary of Nazareth) notice how grace-filled Mary looks.
Ask your children if they have heard that word "ANNUNCIATION" before? |
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As you watch this video with your child(ren)...explain why Mary had to ride on a donkey (because she and Joseph had to go to Bethlehem for the cencus).
Other questions: What happened when they got there? Where did they sleep? What happened that night? How can your family "Make room for Jesus" ? |
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Maybe your family could watch the videos below on Christmas Eve or Christmas day...or anytime during the week of Christmas. Remember... be sure to observe Advent... then CELEBRATE Christmas.
Merry Christmas from your parish community!
Merry Christmas from your parish community!
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Parents...(optional)
if you would like more Advent or Christmas activities or videos click here
if you would like more Advent or Christmas activities or videos click here
Session 3 Questions (Please post answers on the comment page and remember to use your number or last name when you comment)
1) Something that my 'spoke' to my child(ren) or our family about one of the videos above was.....(please note which video and feel free to comment about more than one thing or video)
2) Something that my child(ren) learned about Advent or the Christmas story is...(this may include something from a video or the Advent Game.
3) Three things that my child(ren) learned from the Gospel Weeklies were...(please take something from each one).
1) Something that my 'spoke' to my child(ren) or our family about one of the videos above was.....(please note which video and feel free to comment about more than one thing or video)
2) Something that my child(ren) learned about Advent or the Christmas story is...(this may include something from a video or the Advent Game.
3) Three things that my child(ren) learned from the Gospel Weeklies were...(please take something from each one).