ORDINARY TIME

NOV29

DEC13

DEC6

DEC20

ADVENT CHRISTMAS

What is Advent?Advent is the liturgical season

of four Sundays that begins the Church’s year of worship and prepares for Christmas.

In a spirit of hope and expectation it first focuses on the second coming of

Christ at the end of time, then concentrates on

preparation for Christmas. The liturgical colour for

the season is violet.

What is Christmas?Christmas is the liturgical season following Advent. It begins with the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord and includes the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph; Mary, the Holy Mother of God; the Epiphany of the Lord; and concludes with the Baptism of the Lord. The liturgical colour for Christmas is white.

Families Living God’sGlory

FIRST SUNDAY

OF ADVENT

SECOND SUNDAY

OF ADVENT

THIRD SUNDAY

OF ADVENT

FOURTH SUNDAY

OF ADVENT

HOLY FAMILY

MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

THE EPIPHANY

OF THE LORD

THE NATIVITY

OF THE LORD

THE NATIVITY

OF THE LORD

DEC27

JAN3

JAN1

JAN10

FAMILIES WALKING THROUGH ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Be alert at all times, praying. (Luke 21:36)

Jesus, help us to be aware of our actions and the people around us. Amen

MakeanAdventwreathandlightthefirstcandle during the evening meal this week.

Dear young people, Christ asks you to be wide awake and alert, to see the things in life that really matter.

A MESSAGE ABOUT CHRISTMAS FROM POPE FRANCIS:

“God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.”

5.Who was the governor of Syria?

CHECK Luke 2:1-14

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS) Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and on earth peace among those whom he favours. (Luke 2:14)

Jesus, let us be like the angels and shepherds and spread the good news of your birth. Amen

Add a white candle to the centre of the Advent wreath. Light the Christmas candle when you gather for meals through the Christmas season.

This Christmas may we be consistent in living the Gospel, welcoming Jesus into the centre of our lives.

HOLY FAMILY Then Jesus went down with them

and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. (Luke 2:51)

Jesus, thank you for our family. Help us to honour and respect each other even when we do things that are annoying. Amen

During this week, try hard to listen to, love and respect each person in your family.

It is very important toreaffirmthefamily, which remains the essential cell of society and the Church.

MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Mary treasured all these words and

pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)

Jesus, bless our mothers who gave us life. Amen

Pray the Hail Mary together.

Like Mary, may we nurture the light born within us at Christmas. May we carry it everywhere in our daily lives.

7.When was Jesus named?

CHECK Luke 2:16-21

NOV29

First Sunday of Advent

DEC13

Third Sunday of Advent

DEC6

Second Sunday of Advent

DEC20

Fourth Sunday of Advent

QUIZ FOR THE

CHRISTMAS JOURNEY Answers to

the clues are in the gospel

of the day.(New Revised Standard

Version used)

1.What will the Son of Man be coming in?

CHECK Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

6.How long was Jesus missing?

CHECK Luke 2:41-52

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Prepare the way of the Lord. (Luke 3:4)

Jesus, may we be like John the Baptist preparing our hearts for Jesus’ return. Amen

As you light the second Advent candle this week consider what changes you can make to bring your family closer to God.

Dear young people, always be missionaries of the Gospel, every day and in every place… Jesus wants to be your friend and spread the joy of this friendship everywhere.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT John said to them, “Whoever has

two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” (Luke 3:11)

Jesus, as we prepare for Christmas may we be generous in sharing what we have with those who have less than we do. Amen

Light the third Advent candle this week. Support a needy family through your local St Vincent de Paul or other Christmas appeal.

Help one another. This is what Jesus teaches us. This is what I do. And I do it with my heart.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Blessed are you among women. (Luke 1:42)

Jesus, thank you for the people in our lives who are with us in our times of need and joy. Amen

As you light all four Advent candles, take time to name and pray for people who have been a blessing in your lives to your family.

Our mother Mary is full of beauty because she is full of grace.

LEGENDScripture Action

Prayer Pope Francis Quote

2.Who was John’s father?

CHECK Luke 3:1-6

4.Who did Mary greet?

CHECK Luke 1:39-45

3.Why did tax collectors come to John?

CHECK Luke 3:10-18

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD On entering the house the wise men saw the

child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. (Matthew 2:11)

Jesus, help us shine your light to all people of all faiths. Amen

Add the wise men to your nativity scene.

…the Magi: following a light, they were searching for the Light. The Magi followed faithfully that light which filledtheirhearts,andtheyencountered the Lord.

BAPTISM OF THE LORD You are my Son, the Beloved, with

you I am well pleased. (Luke 3:22)

Jesus,filluswithyourHoly Spirit. Amen

As a family, go through photos, videos and talk about each person’s baptism. When was it? Who was there? Discuss why someone would choose to be baptised.

We are called to live our baptism every day, as new creatures, clothed in Christ.

ORDINARY TIME

8.Who was king when Jesus was born?

CHECK Matthew 2:1-12

9.Where did the word of God come to John?

CHECK Luke 3:2-4, 15-16, 21-22

DEC25

The Nativity of the Lord

DEC27

Holy Family

JAN1

Mary, the Holy Mother of God

JAN3

The Epiphany of the Lord

JAN10

Baptism of the Lord

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GREETINGS FROM AROUND

THE WORLDMerry Christmas

(English)

Buon Natale (Italian)

Feliz Natal (Portuguese)

Feliz Navidad (Spanish)

Frohe Weihnachten (German)

Giángsinhvuivẻ (Vietnamese)

Glædelig Jul (Danish)

Joyeux Noël (French)

Maligayang Pasko (Tagalog)

Manuia le Kerisimasi (Samoan)

Meli Keuliseumaseu (Korean)

Merīkurisumasu (Japanese)

Selamat Natal (Indonesian)

Shchaslyvoho Rizdva (Ukrainian)

SretanBožić (Croatian)

Vrolijk Kerstfeest (Dutch)

WesołychŚwiąt (Polish)

Wilujeng Natal (Sudanese)

The Advent Wreath has German origins and is a way for families to markthistimeof‘waiting’.The wreathhas four candles, which are lit each of the four weeks of Advent.

Search the internet to make your own family Advent wreath and light the candles during the evening meal.

The Advent Wreath

The Nativity SceneThe Nativity Scene represents the Christmas story according to the Gospels of Matthew

and Luke. The first nativity scene is said to have been created by St Francis of Assisi in 1223 to try and focus on the reason for Christmas, Christ. It was a living scene with people and animals in the various roles. Over time the people and animals were replaced by statues.

At the beginning of Advent set up an empty crib in a prominent place in the home in anticipation of Christmas and have figures from the nativity scene journey around the house. Move them as they travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day, with the wise men reaching the baby Jesus on the feast of the Epiphany.

The Jesse TreeThe Jesse Tree is used to tell the story of Jesus’ ancestry through symbols, starting with creation through to Jesus. The name comes from Jesse who was the father of King David of the Old Testament.

Search online to make your own Jesse Tree ornaments to add to your family Christmas tree during the Advent season.