Best Use:As a Christmas family activity. Nutritional Value:Helping connect the traditional Christmas decorations to the birth of Jesus and the reason he came.
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Discipleship Night: Expectation and Anticipation
December 2020 This month, families of all sizes and season gathered virtually to talk about how we can be intentional during this Advent & Christmas season. Unpack your expectations for Christmas and rethink how you prepare for this great celebration during the season of Advent. Make your 2020 Christmas a joy-filled and memorable celebration byContinue reading “Discipleship Night: Expectation and Anticipation”
Discovering the Mass
Children are introduced to the Last Supper with a presentation that brings the scriptures of Luke and Mark to life. As the catechist reads the scripture, figures of Jesus and the twelve apostles celebrate the feast of Passover where Jesus proclaims, “this is my body” and “this is my blood.” As the figures leave theContinue reading “Discovering the Mass”
When Jesus Was Born
As the children listen to the Gospel narrative from Luke 1:26-38, they ponder the great gift of Jesus’ incarnation and the example of Mary who said yes to being the mother of Jesus. The children then work with materials as a form of meditation, helping them internalize the narrative of the annunciation and ponder questionsContinue reading “When Jesus Was Born”
Where Jesus Lived
Children as young as 3 years old work with a globe and the raised surface map of Israel. They learn about the small land of Israel where Jesus was born. Then they learn about three important cities: the town of Nazareth where Mary was asked to be the mother of God (represented by a fireContinue reading “Where Jesus Lived”
The Atrium
“Atrium” means entry-way into the Church. This atrium is designed to introduce the children to Jesus through presentations on scripture and liturgy that lead them to prayer. Here is our entryway into the atrium where the children hang up their coats and prepare to enter into a space where they can listen to God.
Hands-on materials in the Atrium are connected to life of Jesus Christ and his teachings help to make the mystery of God concrete for children. The Atrium is a place where children have an experience of life, an education in faith, and a celebration of the encounter with all three persons of the Trinity.
Discipleship Night: 20/20 Vision
November 4, 2020 • 6PM Craft a vision for your home! Being Intentional@Home requires you to have clear vision – both of where you’ve been and where you want to go. This month we learned how our family’s fundamental identity is grounded in God’s plan. You can grow closer, feel more confident in the missionContinue reading “Discipleship Night: 20/20 Vision”
Discipleship Night: It Starts at Home
Wednesday, October 7, 2021 • 6PM Families of all sizes and seasons gathered virtually to share about what changes (good & bad) the pandemic brought to our homes, to pray together, and to plan for how we can live more intentionally in the coming months. We want to help you make sure you happen toContinue reading “Discipleship Night: It Starts at Home”
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