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Advent is a special time in the church year when we prepare and get ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Advent is a special time in the church year when we prepare and get ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
First week of Advent - HOPE
Jesus, you are light even in the darkest places. Help us to trust in you when we are lost or lonely.
Shine hope into our hearts we pray.
Amen.
What do you hope for?
What is the difference between a Hope and a wish?
Second Sunday of Advent - PEACE
Jesus, you are peace even when there is hatred. Help us to forgive like you when we are hurt or wounded.
Bring peace into our hearts we pray.
Amen.
How can you ACT AS A person of Peace?
Third Sunday of Advent - JOY
Jesus, you are joy even in the saddest times. Help us to praise you when we are upset or grieving.
Shine joy into our hearts we pray.
Amen.
What can you DO TO MAKE others joyful?
Fourth Sunday of Advent - LOVE
Jesus, you are with us even when we are afraid.
Help us to pray to you when we are scared or fearful.
Bring love into our hearts we pray.
Amen.
What has God DONE FOR YOU?
How do you know God loves you?
How do you know you love God?
How do you SHOW that you love God, others and the world?
Term 4 Advent Units - Resources
KWL Digital- http://authsite.lism.catholic.edu.au/kwl
Kindy
The long wait- https://app.kwl.com.au/year/0/18/P-18-The_long_wait
Getting ready for Jesus- https://app.kwl.com.au/year/0/19/P-19-Getting_ready_for_jesus
Jesus is born- https://app.kwl.com.au/year/0/20/P-20-Jesus_is_born
Ideas for Advent (Look to Him and be radiant)
Yr 1
Mary, our mother- https://app.kwl.com.au/year/1/12/1-12-Mary_our_mother
Jesus is born- https://app.kwl.com.au/year/1/21/1-21-Jesus_is_born
Jesus is born + more of the Christmas story Jesus is Born + More of the Christmas Story | Stories of the Bible
Ideas for Advent (Look to Him and be radiant)
Yr 2
Jesus, light shining in the darkness- https://app.kwl.com.au/year/2/23/2-23-shining_in_the_darkness
Christmas: Jesus, a new light https://app.kwl.com.au/year/2/24/2-24-a_new_light
Jesus is born + more of the Christmas story Jesus is Born + More of the Christmas Story | Stories of the Bible
Ideas for Christmas and Advent (Look to Him and be radiant)
Yr 3
Mary, Mother of the Church https://app.kwl.com.au/year/3/9/3-09-Mary_Mother_of_the_Church
Advent & Christmas- https://app.kwl.com.au/year/3/18/3-18-Seasons_and_Celebrations_Advent_and_Christmas
Ideas for Christmas and Advent (Look to Him and be radiant)
Yr 4
Advent and Christmas- https://app.kwl.com.au/year/4/18/4-18-SEASONS_AND_CELEBRATIONS_Advent_and_Christmas
Reflection on Advent Reflection on Advent | Catholic Central
Symbols of Christmas Symbols of Christmas | Catholic Central
Ideas for Christmas and Advent (Look to Him and be radiant)
Where do you see God in your life? (Proclaim Lismore students)
Stage 3
Mary our Mother https://app.kwl.com.au/year/5/21/5-21-Mary-our-mother
We celebrate Advent and Christmas https://app.kwl.com.au/year/5/22/5-22-celebrate_advent_christmas
From Advent to Christmas https://app.kwl.com.au/year/6/19/6-19-Advent_People
Reflection on Advent Reflection on Advent | Catholic Central
Symbols of Christmas Symbols of Christmas | Catholic Central
Where do you see God in your life? (Proclaim Lismore students)
Additional Resources
What is Advent and How is it Celebrated? The Bible Project
Advent Resources- Caritas Australia
Kindergarten to Yr 8 Advent Resources National Catholic Education Association (United States)
Mary- The Modern saints
Joseph- The Modern Saints
Infancy Narratives- Worlds of the text (Into the Desert p. 78 & 79)
Songs
New Eve (wildfire)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Go tell it on the Mountain (great for kids to make up actions)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVTxH4zJO4A
Burn like a star (Rend Collective)- Graduation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX8IuCQV5xk
Charity Gale- The Throne Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn5n3JKP3sM
Matt Maher Christmas songs
Glory (Let there be peace) Matt Maher - Glory (Let There Be Peace) ([Official Lyric Video])
Gabriel’s Message Matt Maher - Gabriel's Message (Official Audio)
Born on that day Matt Maher - Born On That Day (Official Audio)
Jingle Bells Matt Maher - Jingle Bells (Official Audio)
The First Noel Matt Maher - The First Noel (Official Audio)
Hope for Everyone Matt Maher - Hope For Everyone (Official Audio)
O come, O come, Emmanuel Matt Maher - O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Official Audio)
For Staff
The Christmas Story- A heartwarming retelling of the Christmas Story by children from St Pauls, Auckland.
Funny retell of Christmas- the kids will love this :) The Christmas Story, As Told By Children | TODAY
It’s Christmas (Sr Hilda Scott) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puUIACGjlzQ
Keeping our eyes open- A reflection by Fr Richard Leonard https://jesuit.org.au/keeping-our-eyes-open/
Resources
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bMiaVkkl5dq9IPO2S4eral2HQKp5eev5sGTCHT51Ux0/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.caritas.org.au/advent
https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/advent/
http://liturgy.perthcatholic.org.au/advent-resources/
https://www.cmla.org.au/resources/advent-resources-2020/
https://carfleo.com/2012/11/29/advent-waiting-for-jesus-by-dublindioceseed/
https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/advent/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cyq7jJMn1eayvFN-ZoUwbPSPMVikHVdE/view?ts=5fc447f3
Wonderful Art for Advent and Christmas
Advent Prayer Songs
Background/Teachings
https://www.catholicaustralia.com.au/the-sacraments/advent
cf_activities_jessetree.pdfWhat is Advent_.mp4https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Xc-b2g3WUaVElYXzNTNDBJZTA/view?usp=sharing
The word ‘Advent’ means ‘coming’. When we light the candles on the wreath, it symbolises the coming of light (Jesus) into the world.
Candle 1 (violet): represents hope
Candle 2 (violet): represents peace
Candle 3 (rose): represents joy
Candle 4 (violet): represents love
The central white candle is lit on Christmas Day and represents Christ.
Christmas
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bMiaVkkl5dq9IPO2S4eral2HQKp5eev5sGTCHT51Ux0/edit?usp=sharing
Nativity Scenes from around the world
All about Nativity Scene - Resources
https://www.emmausproductions.com/special-feature/a-light-in-darkness-christmas-2020/
Under Your Star by Andrew Chinn illustrated by Jane Mitchell (Christmas, Nativity)
From Green to Purple... turn, turn, turn... You may like to use this.
Seasons - animated lyric video by Timothy Hart.
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