For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.
Read & Reflect
Take a moment to read the Mass readings for this week and reflect on the reading as a family using the questions and printable activity sheets below.
Weekly Reflection Questions - For Families with Kids
Where does the gospel story say Joseph and Mary had to go to enroll in the census? (The city of David, Bethlehem)
What happened to Mary while she was in Bethlehem with Joseph? (She gave birth to her first born son)
Where did Mary lay her baby? Why? (In a manger)
Who told the shepherds that a savior had been born? (The Angel of the Lord)
Did the shepherds hurry or take their time getting to Jesus? (They hurried! The gospel says they went in haste.)
What did the shepherds do when they found Joseph, Mary, and Jesus? (They told others the message that had been told them about the child)
Who can you tell the Good News that Jesus has been born, just like the Angel of the Lord and the shepherds did?
Bible Bag with Kids
FORMED Video
Brother Francis: O Holy Night, The King is Born: What Christmas Is About
Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas with Brother Francis in this heartwarming presentation of the birth of God's Son! Witness the moving submission of Mary, Joseph, and others as they make way for our Savior.
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