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Advent
1st Sunday of Advent
Year B [2]
God's Faithfulness
Key Passage
God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:9)
Questions
Adults:
How do you know when you're following Christ and living his teachings faithfully?
Children:
What good thing might God be asking you to do right now?
Readings
First Reading • Prayer for the Return of God's Favor
Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7
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Psalm
Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
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Second Reading • Thanksgiving
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
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Gospel • Need for Watchfulness
Mark 13:33-37
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Related activities & tools
Learning Centers series:
Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
Advent • Chapter 5: Be Watchful and Patient • p.19-20 • Jas 5:7-10; Mk 13:33-37
Building Faith Brick by Brick ll: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Parables
Preparation • p.88-89 • Mk 13:32-37