Santa is coming, presents are being considered and wrapped...CHRISTMAS is coming. Christmas- when we gather as a Christian family to celebrate the coming of God here among us. In the rush to do make it a memorable occasion for those we love we can sometimes forget that Jesus is the reason for the season. God so loved us that the Son was sent to live among us to show us how to be live life to the full. So as we get ready for this special time let us take some time to prayerfully prepare to welcome Christ among us. Merry Christmas everyone.
Explore the relationship between Advent and Christmas in this great little video - as it says it only takes 2 minutes then you can talk about what you saw and heard.
The video below is another reminder of why we have this special time called Advent. |
Other Resources
150 + Advent / Christmas countdown activities that include ideas around:
Learn about and make your own family Advent Wreath. Then bless the Advent Wreath with these using these prayers. Make praying around the wreath part of your Advent. Ever wondered why on the third Sunday of Advent we light a pink candle? - well now you know. Here are some suggestions for prayer during Advent. |
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Consider following an Advent Calendar with bite. On each day of December leading up to Christmas, count the appropriate privilege/blessing and pay the fine. Send the money to a group that fights poverty.
Especially for the Senior Members of the Family (Teens and Parents) Fr Robert Barron offers free Advent reflections and other resources. Be Watchful! Be Alert! You do not know when the time will come. Another source of Advent reflections. |