“Your redemption is at hand.”

Luke 21:28

Read & Reflect

View the Mass readings, then use the weekly reflection questions and links to enhance your family’s experience of the liturgy.

Activities

Coloring Page

Activity Sheet

Go Deeper

Loyola Press Sunday Connection

Hymns

He is the King of Kings (kids song) 

Thankful - Mat and Savanna Shaw 

King of Glory - Tonic Sol-fa 

Prepare The Way - Taize

Reflection Questions

1. From which gospel do we hear today? (Luke)

2. What do we celebrate at Mass today? (First Sunday of Advent and first Sunday of the new liturgical year)

3. What is the season of Advent about? (Expectant waiting for God to come into our lives) Video: Busted Halo: Advent in 2 Minutes

4. Who does Jesus say people will see “coming in a cloud with power and great glory”? (The Son of Man)

5. What does Jesus say will be at hand when the Son of Man comes again? (Your redemption)

6. Talk about how your family celebrates Advent. Do you: light candles on an Advent wreath, pray more, serve others, intentionally practice gratitude?    

Bible Bag for Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

Questions or Comments?

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