December Week 2 Faith Formation
Welcome to our second week of December, but to our third week of Advent. This third Sunday of Advent we read, pray, and reflect on the joy that God’s plan gives us (foretold by the prophets and fulfilled by the life and death of Christ), and we meditate on the promise of Christ’s coming glory-filled return. The third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called Gaudete Sunday. Hope you’re enjoying some of the Advent activities that the program offers, but also some of your own family traditions that you do through the season as well!
Review:
Recommended resources for Lesson 5: In the Fullness of Time
- Video: Christmas According to Kids – THIS IS A MUST WATCH IF YOU HAVENT SEEN IT YET!!!
- Video: Ignite Your Catholic Faith - God in Human-Form
- Article: The History of the Advent Wreath
- Video: Why Did Jesus Come?
December Pacing Guide
A great resource to reference for suggestions on a weekly schedule:
https://sophiainstituteforteachers.org/uploads/lessons_approved/December_english_guide_.pdf
Teaching the Liturgical Year
Here is a weekly lesson based on this Sunday’s (December 13th) Gospel, available to help aid understanding for each age level…includes both educator guides and student activity pages
Family Faith Scrapbook
The story book activity this month can be found on page 93. Be sure to document some of the fun Advent activities you have been doing in your books.
Additional Advent Fun:
Have fun and perhaps learn something new with this Advent Trivia activity.
Children may also enjoy these saints coloring pages.
St Joseph in English and Spanish
St John the Baptist in English and Spanish
December 10 Our Lady of Loreto
December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 16 - St Adelaide of Burgundy
December 17 - St John of Matha
December 20 - Bl. Imelda Lambertini
December 22 - Bl. Jutta of Disibodenberg
December 24 - The Holy Ancestors of Christ
Children’s Worship Bulletins
Here are the Children’s Worship puzzle sheets that go along with our readings for the week. Find your child’s age and just hit “Print.”