December 2015 Sunday Gospel Activities
Please note that all missing activities will be added as soon as they are available.
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December 6, 2015 – Second Sunday of Advent
Click on the links below to download each item
- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- 2015 Printable Advent Chain
- 2015 Printable Advent Calendar
- Advent Coloring, Activities, Crafts, Games, Puzzles, Lesson Plans and Worksheets
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Crossword – Puzzle, Solution
- Coming Soon – 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.
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- Monthly Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
- Check out “Chime Travelers” Catholic Children’s Fiction by Lisa Hendey and support CatholicMom.com
December 13, 2015 – Third Sunday of Advent
Click on the links below to download each item
- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- 2015 Printable Advent Chain
- 2015 Printable Advent Calendar
- Advent Coloring, Activities, Crafts, Games, Puzzles, Lesson Plans and Worksheets
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Puzzle, Solution
- Crossword – Puzzle, Solution
- Coming soon – 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.
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- Monthly Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
- Check out “Chime Travelers” Catholic Children’s Fiction by Lisa Hendey and support CatholicMom.com
December 20, 2015 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
Click on the links below to download each item
- Sunday’s Gospel
- USCCB Gospel Video Reflection
- 2015 Printable Advent Chain
- 2015 Printable Advent Calendar
- Advent Coloring, Activities, Crafts, Games, Puzzles, Lesson Plans and Worksheets
- Coloring Page
- Lesson Plan
- Mass Worksheets – 7-10, 11-14
- Word Search – Returning in January
- Crossword – Returning in January
- Coming Soon – 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.
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- Monthly Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
- Check out “Chime Travelers” Catholic Children’s Fiction by Lisa Hendey and support CatholicMom.com
December 27, 2015 – Feast of 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 – Returning in January
- Crossword – Returning in January
- Coming Soon – 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.
- Catholic Kids Bulletin & Boletin de Ninos Catolicos
- Monthly Activities for Catholic Families Printable
- “Like” CatholicMom.com on Facebook for more activities and conversation
- Check out “Chime Travelers” Catholic Children’s Fiction by Lisa Hendey and support CatholicMom.com
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
- 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
Please feel free to pass along these resources to teachers, families and parishes who may find them helpful.
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