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CHILDREN'S LEAFLETS
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Y K L Y H H B C N T
B Z Y R M S S D G L
P V S J U F O V E O
M F P W G B N A L P
A D I V C S Z Z A U
R J R G F P S H D J
Y B I J E S U S M K
W U T R K Y M U G O
MARY
ANGEL
HOLY SPIRIT
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Faith Focus
Mary said “yes” to God even though she felt
confused and overwhelmed. When she said
“yes,” she allowed God’s Son to enter the
world as a human person.
We, too, have times when we feel confused
and overwhelmed. It happens whenever we
are visited by some of the more difficult sit-
uations in life. Mary is our model. We, too,
can say “yes” to what God asks of us. This
week, celebrate the times that you have said
“yes” to God.
FAMILY ACTIVITY
Today’s Gospel describes the Annunciation
and is the basis for the Hail Mary prayer. On
Monday, we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Next Sunday we remember the Holy Family
— Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
This time of year is perfect for saying a fam-
ily Rosary, which honors Mary in a special
way. Gather around your crèche during the
Christmas season and reflect on the joyful
Mysteries.
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Y D O F I N S D A F
Y K L Y H H B C N T
B Z Y R M S S D G L
P V S J U F O V E O
M F P W G B N A L P
A D I V C S Z Z A U
R J R G F P S H D J
Y B I J E S U S M K
W U T R K Y M U G O
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Liturgy of the Word with Children
DECEMBER 24, 2023 FOURTH SUNDAY of ADVENT
Today’s Readings
Romans 16:25–27
Psalm 47:1–2, 7–8
Luke 1:26–38
The Word of God
This Week
Nothing Is
Impossible with God
God sent the angel Gabriel
to a young woman named
Mary. The angel told Mary
that she was blessed and
would have a baby boy.
His name would be Jesus,
and he would be the Son of
God.
Mary did not understand
how this could happen
because she was not
married yet. Gabriel
said, “The Holy Spirit and
God’s power will make
this happen. Nothing is
impossible with God.” Mary
said, “I am God’s servant.
Let it happen as you said.”
We Pray
Lord, help us follow the example
of Mary. Help us say “yes” to you.
Amen.
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In today’s Gospel, Jesus sets the record straight.
No one knows when the end times will come or
when he will return to establish, once and for all, the
worldwide reign of God. In fact, knowing the precise
timing of these events doesn’t even really matter.
What does matter? We should live every hour of ev-
ery day as if it is the hour of his return—and contin-
ue to do the necessary tasks of everyday life while
keeping a watchful eye on the heavens.
CHILDREN’S CONNECTIONS
When Saint Thérèse of Lisieux was a small child, one
night she looked at the star-studded sky and spotted
a constellation that seemed to spell out the letter T,
her first initial. Excited, she felt certain that God had
communicated with her personally by sketching her
initial upon the black velvet sky. And, indeed, God
had—even if all little Thérèse really saw was the well-
known configuration called the Southern Cross.
Finding signs of God’s presence in their everyday
world comes easily to many children (even those who
aren’t yet saints!). Sometimes all an adult needs to do
for such children is stand back and allow free rein to
the natural workings of their religious imagination.
For other children, a little encouragement is nec-
essary. You can help children grow in their awareness
of God’s presence when you share some of the signs
of God’s love that you have noticed in your life. Don’t
hesitate to reach back into your own childhood for
examples. Sharon, an adult now in her 40s, fondly re-
members the November birthdays of her Wisconsin
childhood. Almost without fail, every year it snowed
on her birthday. She began to see each new blanket of
“birthday snow” as God’s special birthday gift to her.
An alternate idea for the suggested homily would
be to read and discuss with the children a few pages
from the book God’s Paintbrush by Sandy Eisenberg
Sasso (© 1992 Jewish Lights Publishing). It was writ-
ten to help children ages 3 to 10 to think about God
and notice God’s presence in the world around them.
THE CHILDREN’S LEAFLET
The Children’s Leaflet for this week helps the chil-
dren get ready for Jesus, through a summary of the
Gospel, prayer, and a creative activity.
Distribute copies of the leaflet. If time permits,
read with the children the summary of this week’s
Gospel. Point out the artwork and ask the children
what is happening in the picture.
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The Second Coming: Myths and Facts
While the early Christians might have been eager for the Second Coming, John L. McKenzie, S.J., warns
that it would be a mistake to think they formed “a tight little eschatological group which was content
to let the world go to perdition while it awaited the coming of its savior in the clouds.” To think this way
“seems to be as great a perversion of Jesus and the Church as anyone has ever proposed.”
The first Christians continually worked to spread the Gospel ever more widely around them and to
improve conditions for the poor and needy in their midst.
Moreover, much of the New Testament imagery associated with the Second Coming is just that—
imagery—and should not be taken literally. People who expect Christ’s return to be accompanied by
great signs in the sky, earthquakes, and so forth are misreading biblical passages intended simply to
convey the event’s singular importance in human history.
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Jesus Says
Be Ready
Today’s Readings
1 Corinthians 1:3–9
Psalm 85:8, 9, 10
Mark 13:33–37
Prepare the Meeting Space
In the worship area, on a
table draped with a green
cloth, place:
a Lectionary
a battery-operated candle
a symbol of royalty,
such as a paper crowns (If
you wish, the crown can be
specially made for a statue or
picture of Jesus that you also
include in the setting.)
Suggested Music
See page 62 for more
information.
GATHERING:
“Jesus Is Coming” (Seeds CD-
1, Track #7) or “The Promise,”
Part 1 (Promise & Good News
CD-1, Track #1)
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:
“Gospel Acclamation;
Alleluia” (Promise & Good
News CD-2, Track #24)
PREPARATION
Children’s Leaflet
Have on hand copies of the Children’s
Leaflet for this Sunday. Distribute
copies either at the start of the ses-
sion or before the children return to
the assembly.
PREPARE WITH PRAYER
Our Lord and our God, you are like the
sun and also like a shield. You treat us
with kindness and with honor, never
denying any good thing to those who
live right. (Psalm 84:11)
Scripture Background
The reason today’s readings were chosen for the First Sunday of Advent
is made clear in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which says that
“by sharing in the long preparation for the Savior’s first coming [during
Advent], the faithful renew their ardent desire for his Second Coming”
(524).
In his First Letter to Corinthians, the Greek word Saint Paul uses
to describe the Second Coming is parousia. In the days of the Roman
Empire, this word designated the joyous occasion of a visit by the em-
peror, who was greeted on the streets by throngs of loyal admirers.
(Today we see a similar outpouring of affection whenever one of the
British royals visits almost any part of the English-speaking world.)
Paul writes the passage found in today’s First Reading out of a hope
common among first-century Christians, that Christ’s Second Coming
will happen in their lifetime. For any number of them, this hope might
have become an expectation. If so, this wasn’t the only instance in his-
tory when God’s people were mistaken about a prophecy.
In the second century b.c., Jews familiar with a prediction found in
Daniel, Chapter 7, believed that after Greek domination over them final-
ly ended, the messiah would come and establish his glorious, neverend-
ing reign. Instead, the Romans became their next conquerors.
Liturgy of the Word with Children Liturgy of the Word with Children
DECEMBER 3, 2023 FIRST SUNDAY of ADVENT
1 Corinthians 1:3–9
Psalm 85:8, 9, 10
Mark 13:33–37
Today’s Readings
The Word of God
This Week
Jesus Says Be Ready
Jesus told his disciples, “Watch
out and be ready! You don’t know
when the time will come. It’s
like when a man goes away and
leaves his servants in charge.
He tells them what to do and
leaves his watchmen on guard.
“They don’t know when the
master will return so they must
always be ready. I tell everyone just
what I’ve told you. Be on guard!
You don’t know when the master
will come back.”
We Pray
Lord, help us to always be
alert and ready for you to
come again. May you bless
us with your peace. Amen.
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