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And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. ...Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength ... to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21: 27, 36)
LOOK at the Advent wreath in your church today:
How many candles are lit? ___________________
Which color candle is lit? _____________________
COLOR the lighted candle in the drawing then color the Mass coloring page below.
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Second SUNDAY of Advent / December 9
LEVEL 1
The word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness; and John went into all region about the Jordan, preaching a baptismof repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
“Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight. …and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” (Luke 3: 2-4, 6)
COLOR the MASS Coloring Page below!
Second SUNDAY of ADVENTHooray—We are one week closer to the birthday of Jesus!
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Third SUNDAY in Advent—”Gaudete Sunday”
Third SUNDAY of Advent / December 16
LEVEL 2
What color is the candle for today?
COLOR the MASS Coloring Page below!
Hooray—it’s already the 3rd Sunday of Advent!
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Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ.John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:15-16)
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Take this to Mass with you, then listen carefully! You’ll hear all the answers during Mass!
1. The color vestments the priest is wearing are ____________________.2. How many candles on the Advent Wreath are lit (either before or during Mass)? _______3. What color candle(s) are lit? _______________4. BONUS: This is Gaudete Sunday—named after the first word of the Entrance Antiphon! That word is ________ (listen carefully—the priest will repeat it, “Again I say, _______”)5. The first reading is from the book of:
a. Isaiahb. Zephaniahc. Genesis
6. In the 1st Reading the prophet Is speaking to:a. Jerusalemb. Mosesc. Anyone who will listen
7. The Responsorial Psalm is, “Cry out with _______ and gladness; for among you is the great and Holy One of _______.”
8. The second reading is from the St Paul’s:a. First Letter to Timothyb. First Letter to the Corinthiansc. Letter to the Philippians
9. St Paul says which of the following? (Hint: He says it twice):a. Rejoice!b. Repent! c. Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!
10. The Gospel reading is from the Gospel of __________________.
11. Who is questioning John the Baptist? (Listen carefully and select all that apply!)a. Crowdsb. Tax collectorsc. Soldiersd. Jesus
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Fourth SUNDAY in Advent / December 23
“You shall name Him Jesus!”Hooray—it’s finally the 4th (and last!) Sunday of Advent!
Here’s a COLORING PAGE about the Gospel Reading in today’s Mass. Do you recognize it? It is The ______________________
When Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,and she exclaimed with a loud cry,
“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” (Luke 1:41-42)
Fourth SUNDAY in Advent / December 23 Mass coloring page
Question at top: The Visitation
Mass Quiz
1. Violet (purple)
2. Four
3. 3 violet, 1 rose
4. a
5. c
6. face
7. Hebrews
8. Your will
9. Luke
10. Elizabeth 11. The 2nd Joyful Mystery
12. The Hail Mary
Now Joseph and Mary went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.And when Jesus was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; when the feast was ended,
as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it. (Luke 2:41-43)
When they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. (Luke 2:45)
After three days they found Him in the temple, sitting among the teachers,listening to them and asking them questions; and all who heard Him
were amazed at His wisdom and His answers. (Luke 2:46-47)
And when they saw Him they were astonished; and His mother said to Him,“Son, why hast Thou done so to us? Behold, Thy father and I have sought Thee sorrowing.” (Luke 2:48)
And Jesus went down to Nazareth with them, and He was obedient to them.And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man. (Luke 2:51-52)
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