- Entries from November 2010

Nov 28

Editor's Note: God's Delight

by Kass Dotterweich

Time to make the lists, check them twice, shop, wrap,
and deliver. A catechist colleague and I recently chatted
about the deliver part of this tradition -- about the
absolute delight we take in giving presents to our loved
ones, especially our grandchildren. With a small measure
of embarrassment, I admitted to taking perhaps too much
delight in watching my grandchildren open their Christmas
presents from me.

In response, my colleague said, "Well, Kass, don't you think God took huge delight in giving us his Son?"

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Nov 19

The Light of Prayer Advent Activity

by Sheila Kearney

This Advent season, share with your students the special Lights of Advent. Help your students’ inner lights shine with this Light of Prayer activity.

We associate the Advent season and the coming of Christmas with bright and colorful lights—lights in store and home windows, strung along the edge of rooftops, and draped around doorways. These lights are festive and have the power to lift our spirits.

But there are other lights during this time, lights that shine more brightly than the ones on display. These are the lights of our prayer, service, and love that mark our Catholic faith.

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Nov 18

Advent Wreath Blessing

by Lori Veenker

This Advent Wreath Blessing can be used
in your classroom or you can make copies
of it and send it home with your students
for them and their families to use.

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Nov 16

Idea of the Month: November

A Gift for Baby Jesus
Vicki Pavalko

With the help of catechist Vicki Pavalko, third
graders at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers,
OH, wrap their Advent good deeds up into a
gift for Baby Jesus. Thanks to Vicki for sharing
this wonderful idea and congratulations to her
for winning $100 as the November Idea of the
Month winner.

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Nov 15

Advent Prayer Space

Before your first class time after the
First Sunday of Advent, arrange your
prayer space to reflect the liturgical
season of Advent. You may want to
include on your prayer table a violet
piece of cloth as Advent wreath, a
Bible with all the Advent Gospels marked,
an empty creche, perhaps a little straw
strewn around.

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