Friday, December 25, 2020

Christmas: Nativity of the Lord: Mass at Dawn (A, B, C) 15

Key Passage

Mary treasures these events in her heart. (Luke 2:19)

Questions

Adults: What will you do during this Christmas season to reflect in your heart, as Mary did, on God's gift of the Savior?

Children: What would you say to Jesus as you stand before the nativity scene in your church?

Readings

First Reading • Your Salvation Comes

Isaiah 62:11-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 97:1+6, 11-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • The Loving Kindness of God Our Savior Appeared

Titus 3:4-7 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • The Birth of the Savior

Luke 2:15-20 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 22: Jesus: Born in Bethlehem • p.37 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Need the Light • p.12-13 • Lk 2:1-20
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- Telling the Story Through Drama • Script the Scripture • p.53-54 • Lk 2:1-20
LearningCycles series: Be Alert, Shepherds!: Creative Activities for Teaching Advent
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.12-16 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-20 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.21-24 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.25-27 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.28-30 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.31-34 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.35 • Lk 2:8-20
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- In the Stable • p.10-19 • Lk 2:1-20
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- St. Francis of Assisi • Christmas Story Scripture Script • p.11-14 • Lk 2:1-20
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- 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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- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » The Word Revealed • p.12-13 • Lk 2:1-20
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- Chapter 31: The Birth of Jesus • p.80-81 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 2:1-20
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- Chapter 57: God Announces the Savior’s Birth • p.130-131 • Lk 2:8-20
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- Chapter 7: Birth of Jesus, Mother of God • p.18-19 • Lk 2:1-20; Mt 2:1-12
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Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
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- Chapter 24: Birth of Jesus • p.92-95 • Lk 2:1-20
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- Chapter 22: Shepherds in the Field • p.64-65 • Lk 2:8-20
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 27: Angels Announce Jesus’ Birth to Shepherds • p.58-59 • Lk 2:8-14
LearningCycles series: Stations of the Créche: Creative Activities for an Advent Journey of Hope
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.31-33