VIDEOS TO WATCH AT HOME AND DISCUSS:
DECEMBER Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego Kids: Juan Diego: Messenger of Guadalupe | The Saints and Heroes Collection On Formed: OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE BROTHER FRANCIS ADVENT & CHRISTMAS JUAN DIEGO THE FAITHFUL Have you registered for the St. Gall account yet? It's easy! Teens and Adults: Learn about the Tilma CHRISTMAS Nativity Story – Beginners Bible Veggie Tales - Merry Larry and The True Light of Christmas
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Advent Resources
ADVENT WREATH & TREE BLESSING
Bless your Advent Wreath and Tree! Read the wonderful poem, Awaiting Baby Jesus. The poem could be a great read for lighting you candles or before bed for little children. Advent Wreath Craft: https://tinyurl.com/ld7egp6 
Put Jesus in the stable!
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SCRIPTURAL ROSARY SCHEDULE FOR ADVENT
This is a great way to learn prayers and Scripture! You can take turns reading the Scripture before you say the Hail Mary. This interactive way to pray helps children stay on track. Find more ways to pray! You can pray along with the video below, too. |
How will you prepare for the coming of Jesus? Have fun as a family and include some acts of kindness and service!
We focus on these especially during Advent and Lent as we try to help others and share what we have with those less fortunate. Practicing the Spiritual Works of Mercy can be as easy as praying for others and showing forgiveness!
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ADVENT CHAIN COUNTDOWN
You can print the following on the designated paper color. Tear off a strip each day to count down to Christmas. You can also replace some with tasks you need to do at home. Design your own if you like! |
The Jesse Tree - Slides
Do you know Jesus ancestors? Why are the on the Jesse Tree. Learn more about these Bible Heroes and symbols from Loyola Press. |
O come, O come, Emmanuel Lyrics
Sing this song and hear the O Antiphons! This is a traditional song sung during Advent. Advent Prayer Service and Family Prayer https://tinyurl.com/yxecy2l6 |
The Oplatki Tradition
What are your traditions? This tradition began in Poland. This light wafer made from just wheat and water has scenes with the Holy Family. |
Bible Ideas for Advent
Introduce your child to Isaiah! Read a chapter from the Book of Isaiah for Advent or just learn a bit more about the connections from the Old Testament to the New Testament. |
ADVENT COLORING PAGES
This is a great thing to remember! Fill our hearts with joy! Mrs. D. turned her coloring page into a stained glass picture. You can too, if you like! Try not to put a color in 2 boxes next to each other! |
DAILY REFLECTIONS
Sign up for daily reflections from Franciscan Media. Some are posted here! Day 1 - Peace and Good In all his preaching, before he proposed the word of God to those gathered about, he first prayed for peace for them, saying: “The Lord give you peace.” Sign up: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/advent-signup |
Christmas MOVIES and more!
A small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day, he finds the courage to break free, embarking on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave, a dove who has lofty aspirations. Along with three camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told -- the first Christmas.
Pictures from our 2019 Nativity Play!
Join us for our Nativity Play on December 20, 2024 at 7pm! 
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Are you following the Star?
What is Epiphany? More coming soon! Wisemen Worship: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7w9hd The Star Maze: https://tinyurl.com/y69q4ppp |
Watch the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Uses the blog post below to discuss some of the lessons we can learn from these characters.
Movie is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x2UCuPHxqi8 It's Christmas Eve in the year 722, and the young orphan Kristoph is accompanying the missionary priest Boniface through the German countryside on their way to the first Christmas the boy will celebrate outside the orphanage.
What happens next recalls the legend of how evergreen trees became part of the celebration of Christmas. This story beautifully retells an incident from the life of St. Boniface, the martyr who became the patron saint of Germany. |
SOME CLASSIC MOVIE FAVORITES
-It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
-The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
-A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
-A Charlie Brown Christmas - What Is Christmas All About: https://youtu.be/CVHktmsgagI
-Miracle on 34th Street (1947 – Black and White)
-Dr. Seuss’s Grinch Who Stole Christmas – Original (1966) (YouTube Playlist)
-White Christmas (1954)
-A Christmas Carol (1938)
-Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
-Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
-Shop Around the Corner (1940)
-The Trouble With Angels (1956)
-Meet me in St. Louis (1944) is not exactly a holiday film but it debuted the famous song, Have yourself a merry little Christmas.”
-It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
-The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
-A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
-A Charlie Brown Christmas - What Is Christmas All About: https://youtu.be/CVHktmsgagI
-Miracle on 34th Street (1947 – Black and White)
-Dr. Seuss’s Grinch Who Stole Christmas – Original (1966) (YouTube Playlist)
-White Christmas (1954)
-A Christmas Carol (1938)
-Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
-Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
-Shop Around the Corner (1940)
-The Trouble With Angels (1956)
-Meet me in St. Louis (1944) is not exactly a holiday film but it debuted the famous song, Have yourself a merry little Christmas.”
The film vividly captures the essence of Mary's profound faith and trust in God amidst the great mysteries that she lived with as the Mother of the Messiah, as well as her compassionate humanity and concern for others, and the deep love that she and Jesus shared for one another. The movie underscores her special role in God's plan for our redemption, her unique relationship with Christ, and the tremendous suffering that she endured in union with his Passion and Death, as well as her serene joy at his Resurrection.
This movie is not rated, but was created with an adult audience in mind. It may contain violence indicative of the life and times of the saint or character portrayed. We would recommend Parental Guidance and that parents preview it before watching with children. Just register for Formed at www.formed.org |
"The first feature film ever on the story of St. Joseph, who was a carpenter, the husband of Mary, and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Scripture tells us that St. Joseph was a ""just man"" and that God gave him the most daunting task ever asked of a man–to be the husband of the woman who would give birth to the Messiah and the father and protector of this Holy Family. He would be the man closest to Christ.
As Joseph is informed by God's messengers about trusting and following his plan for Christ, the dangerous flight into Egypt to save his child, and finally returning to Nazareth to raise Jesus, this lovely film presents beautiful vignettes of these and other powerful scenes in the life of the young Christ and the Holy Family that are authentic and inspiring. Review by Decent Films: http://decentfilms.com/blog/josephofnazareth |
The holy and hidden figure of St. Joseph comes to light in this captivating presentation by Dr. Mark Miravalle. What is the dignity of this great man, and how do we convey the wondrous power of his intercession? Listen now as Dr. Miravalle delves into the fascinating and hidden life of the man whom God chose to "substitute" for Himself when the Word became flesh to dwell among us.
Imagine what it would be like to be Jesus' Father. What did he go through? Dr. Maravalle calls Joseph the Guardian of the Redeemer! Excerpt from the Litany of St. Joseph:
Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us. Diligent protector of Christ, pray for us. Head of the Holy Family, pray for us. Joseph most just, pray for us. Joseph most chaste, pray for us. Joseph most prudent, pray for us. Joseph most strong, pray for us. Joseph most obedient, pray for us. Joseph most faithful, pray for us. Mirror of patience, pray for us. Lover of poverty, pray for us. Model of artisans, pray for us. Glory of home life, pray for us. Guardian of virgins, pray for us. Pillar of families, pray for us. Solace of the wretched, pray for us. Hope of the sick, pray for us. Patron of the dying, pray for us. Terror of demons, pray for us. Protector of Holy Church, pray for us. |
