Acceptance of God's Will
Key Passage
Then Mary said, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her. (Luke 1:38)
Questions
Adults:
How do you open your heart to what God wants for you? How do you follow the pathway that leads to happiness?
Children:
Is there something hard you need to do this week? What might make it easier?
Readings
First Reading
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The Lord's Promises to David
Gospel
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The Annunciation of the Lord
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
- Traditional Prayers • Chapter 5: Guardian Angel Prayer • p.22-25 • Lk 1:26-38
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 1: An Angel Announces Jesus’ Birth » Paper Stretch • p.8-9 • Lk 1:26-38; Mt 1:18-25
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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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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 1: An Angel Announces Jesus’ Birth » Believe It • p.8-9 • Lk 1:26-38; Mt 1:18-25
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 1: An Angel Announces Jesus’ Birth » Flying Cups • p.8-11 • Lk 1:26-38; Mt 1:18-25
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 1: An Angel Announces Jesus’ Birth » Announcing Angels • p.8-9 • Lk 1:26-38; Mt 1:18-25
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- 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 3: Annunciation: Spouse of the Holy Spirit • p.10-11 • Lk 1:26-38
- Chapter 5: Magnificat: Blessed Virgin • p.14-15 • Lk 1:46-55
- Chapter 16: Coronation: Queen of the Universe • p.36-37 • Lk 1:26-38
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The Big Book of Bible Stories to Make
- Chapter 10: The Angel Gabriel • p.48-65 • Lk 1:26-38
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Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 25: The Angel Gabriel Comes to Mary • p.54-55 • Lk 1:26-38
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LearningCycles series: Stations of the Créche: Creative Activities for an Advent Journey of Hope
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.19-23