December 2014 Sunday Gospel Activities
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December 7, 2014 – Second Sunday of Advent
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- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Printable 2014 Advent Chain – Print out pattern on colored paper. Have students cut into strips. Build your paper chain stapling the strips with a stapler in the correct order. Each day you tear off a piece of the chain that corresponds to the date and do the activity. Before you know it, it will be Christmas day! Page 1- Print out on violet paper. Page 2- Print out on rose paper. Page 3- Print out on white paper.
- Blessing of a Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene - A downloadable resource from myUSCCB.org – Empowering Catholic Ministry. myUSCCB is an online, mobile platform designed by The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Download documents, discover timely resources and connect with experts.
- Printable St. Nicholas Day Candy Bar Wrappers
- Catholic Advent Crafts for Kids
- Advent Wreath Coloring Page
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- 10 December Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- CRS Advent Resources
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
December 14, 2014 – Third Sunday of Advent
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- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Crossword – Puzzle, Solution
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- 10 December Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- Advent Wreath Coloring Page
- CRS Advent Resources
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
December 21, 2014 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
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- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Crossword – Puzzle, Solution
- Special Feature: Children’s Liturgy of the Word Planning Tool
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- 10 December Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- Advent Wreath Coloring Page
- CRS Advent Resources
- 2014-15 Christmas Calendar – A downloadable resource from myUSCCB.org – Empowering Catholic Ministry
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
December 28, 2014 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Click on the links below to download each item
- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Crossword – Puzzle, Solution
- Printable 2014 Advent Chain – Print out pattern on colored paper. Have students cut into strips. Build your paper chain stapling the strips with a stapler in the correct order. Each day you tear off a piece of the chain that corresponds to the date and do the activity. Before you know it, it will be Christmas day! Page 1- Print out on violet paper. Page 2- Print out on rose paper. Page 3- Print out on white paper.
- Printable St. Nicholas Day Candy Bar Wrappers
- Catholic Advent Crafts for Kids
- Special Feature: Children’s Liturgy of the Word Planning Tool
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- 10 December Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- CRS Advent Resources
- 2014-15 Christmas Calendar – A downloadable resource from myUSCCB.org – Empowering Catholic Ministry
- Purchase “The Grace of Yes” by Lisa Hendey and support CatholicMom.com
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
Extra Activities & Resources:
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook
- Current CatholicMom.com Contests
- Religious Education Articles by Laura Grace
- Homeschooling Resources
- Puppet/skit scripts at CatholicMom.com
- Children’s Reflections for Pope’s Monthly Intentions – Apostleship of Prayer
- Missionary Childhood Association Resources and Activities for Children
- Catholic Kids Bulletin
- Faith Filled Freebies
- Resources for Catholic Educators
- Teaching Catholic Kids (Our Sunday Visitor)
- The Catholic Toolbox
- The Liturgical Catechist
- Catechist Resources For Roman Missal, 3rd Edition
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word Planning Tool
- Set a Table for God Placemat Craft
- Catholic Quiz of the Week Questions and Solutions
- Celebrating the Mass Lesson Plans
- Magnifikid free resource for Roman Missal, 3rd Edition
- We Believe and Share Blog (Sadlier)
- Dress to God’s word / “Liturgical Dress”: daily readings with related reflections, music, art, Pope Francis homilies and more
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