Sunday, December 23, 2018
4th Sunday of Advent:
Obedience to God's Will
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12
Key Passage
Elizabeth said, "Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord." (Luke 1:45)
Questions
Adults:
When was it hardest for you to trust in God's plan for you, as Mary did? What can help you at such times?
Children:
When is it hardest for you to obey a parent or teacher? What can help you obey with more trust?
Readings
Gospel
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The Visit to Elizabeth
Related activities & tools
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons & Activities on Prayer
- Traditional Prayers • Chapter 4: The Hail Mary • p.18-21 • Lk 1:26-56
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Praying by Number series: Praying by Number - Volume 1: 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities
- Chapter 2: Prayer Partners • p.9-10 • Ex 4:14-16; Lk 1:39-56
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LearningCycles series: Emmanuel, God with Us: Creative Activities for Teaching Advent
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-18 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.19-21 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.22-23 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.24-26 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.27-29 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.30-32 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
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LearningCycles series: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness: Creative Activities for Teaching about John the Baptist
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-19 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.20-25 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.26-27 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.28-31 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.32-36 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.37 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 30: Mary and Elizabeth • p.78-79 • Lk 1:39-45
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 54: God Blesses Zechariah and Elizabeth • p.124-125 • Lk 1:5-25, 1:39-45, 1:57-80
- Chapter 55: God Reveals His Plan to Mary and Joseph • p.126-127 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 1:26-56
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
- Advent • Chapter 9: Mary the Mother of Jesus • p.32-35 • Lk 1:26-45
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 4: Visitation: Christbearer • p.12-13