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Advent
1st Sunday of Advent
Year A [1]
Putting on the Light of Christ
Key Passage
Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. (Romans 13:12b)
Questions
Adults:
What will you do during Advent so that others can see that you have put on the light of Jesus Christ?
Children:
What will you do during Advent so that others can see the light of Jesus in you?
Readings
First Reading • Zion, the Messianic Capital
Isaiah 2:1-5
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100 Creative Techniques for Teaching Bible Stories
Telling the Story Through Dance/Gesture/Movement • Focus on Folk • p.35-36 • Is 2:4
Learning Centers series:
Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
Advent • Chapter 8: Jesus Gives Peace and Light • p.28-31 • Jn 1:6-8; Is 2:1-5
Psalm
Psalms 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5, 6-7, 8-9
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Second Reading • Christian Use of Time
Romans 13:11-14
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Kids' Travel Guide series:
Kids' Travel Guide to the Armor of God: 13 Interactive Lessons
Chapter 3: What Is God's Armor? • p.25-32 • Rom 13:12; 2 Kgs 6:8-23
Learning Centers series:
Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
Advent • Chapter 11: A Special Christmas Card • p.38-39 • Lk 2:1-7; Rom 13:11-14
Gospel • The Need for Watchfulness
Matthew 24:37-44
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