Living With Uncertainty
Key Passage
Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)
Questions
Adults:
When have you found it difficult to understand or accept a teaching of the church? What helps you be faithful?
Children:
Who teaches you to have faith in God?
Readings
Gospel
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The Shepherds' Visit, the Circumcision
Related activities & tools
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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
- Chapter 24: Simeon and Anna: Dedicated and Devoted • p.39 • Lk 2:21-40
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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
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna See Jesus » Gift Unwrapped • p.14-17 • Lk 2:21-40
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100 Creative Techniques for Teaching Bible Stories
- Telling the Story Through Drama • Script the Scripture • p.53-54 • Lk 2:1-20
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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
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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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Experience the Saints: Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 2
- St. Francis of Assisi • Christmas Story Scripture Script • p.11-14 • Lk 2:1-20
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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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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » The Word Revealed • p.12-13 • Lk 2:1-20
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna See Jesus » A Color Run • p.14-15 • Lk 2:21-40
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Light of the World Lanterns • p.16-17 • Lk 2:1-20
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna see Jesus » Thank-You Gift Boxes • p.18-21 • Lk 2:21-40
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Crafty Candles • p.14-15 • Lk 2:1-20
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna see Jesus » Lifesaver Gift Bags • p.16-17 • Lk 2:21-40
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 31: The Birth of Jesus • p.80-81 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 2:1-20
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 57: God Announces the Savior’s Birth • p.130-131 • Lk 2:8-20
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 7: Birth of Jesus, Mother of God • p.18-19 • Lk 2:1-20; Mt 2:1-12
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70 Church Year Lesson Starters for Kids: and Those who Teach Them
- Christmas: Season of joy • Chapter 2: Play a Christmas word guess game • p.19 • Lk 2:1-20
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Fun Bible Skits 1: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 25: Christmas Play: A Surprise in the Stable • p.79 • Lk 2:1-20
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Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 25: Christmas Play: The Shepherds Find Peace • p.77 • Lk 2:8-20
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Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 37: Jesus Is Born for Us! • p.78-79 • Lk 2:1-20
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 24: Birth of Jesus • p.92-95 • Lk 2:1-20
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Snip & Tell Bible Stories: Captivate Children with Simple Paper Cutouts That Unfold as the Story Is Told
- Chapter 22: Shepherds in the Field • p.64-65 • Lk 2:8-20
See: Mary, Mother of God