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Monday 30th

Theme of the first week of Advent is: Hope

What do you hope for this Advent?

How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to

Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Tuesday 1st

What does Advent mean?

How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us,

warming our hearts and brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Wednesday 2nd

Mary said “yes” when the Angel Gabriel asked her to be Jesus’ mother.

What questions might God want you to say “Yes” to? How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us,

warming our hearts and brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Thursday 3rd

Mary must have felt uncertain, but she put her trust in God.

How can we put our trust in God?

How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Friday 4th

John the Baptist was a prophet who helped prepare people for the coming of Jesus. He would shout, “Make ready the way of the Lord!”

How can you get ready for Jesus’ coming?

How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Monday 7th

Theme of second week of Advent is Peace.

Start the week by making the sign of peace with someone.How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Tuesday 8th

Many children live in areas of war and conflict. Say a prayer for them and ask for God’s peace for everyone.

How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Wednesday 9th

How can you share peace with people at school?

How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Thursday 10th

How can you share peace at home with your family?How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Friday 11th

Say sorry to anyone you may have upset this week.

How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Monday 14th

The theme of the third week of Advent is: Joy!

We are half way to celebrating Jesus’ birth.

What are you doing to get your heart ready?

How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Tuesday 15th

Thank someone who makes you happy today.How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Wednesday 16th

How can you spread joy this week? What would make someone else happy?

How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Thursday 17th

Discuss as a class what makes

Christmas joyful. What are you looking forward to? How can you make Christmas joyful for others?

How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Friday 18th

Thank God for the joyful things that have happened this week. Not long to wait now until we celebrate Jesus’ birthday! How can you remember Jesus this Christmas?

How dark outside!

But see- a star's in the sky;

Mary and Joseph are passing by.

So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Candle, candle standing tall

Jesus love is for us all

See it standing oh so fine

Now we’re going to make it shine

Candle, candle burning bright

Jesus is the world’s true light

We'll light a candle each day and pray:

O God,

as light comes from this candle,

may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and

brightening our way.

May Christ our Saviour bring life

into the darkness of this world,

and to us, as we wait for his coming.