Weekly Liturgy Lesson – 1st Sunday of Advent (Cycle C)

Focus on the Sunday Gospel for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

Use this unit study to help teach children about being prepared for Christ's return and the necessity of prayer. This lesson is based on Luke 21:25-28, 34-36.

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of the signs that will accompany His Second Coming. He also urges people to abandon fear and drama surrounding the events in lieu of preparation for His return. He advises us not only to watch for Him, but to pray at all times.

This fun unit study is suited for a CCD or Religious Education class. It may also be used for Sunday School programs or as homeschool materials.

This unit study includes:
-Student and Teacher Cover Sheets
-Student lesson Worksheets
-Inclusive Teacher Guide
-Set of 4 Notebooking sheets
-8 Word wall terms: signs, drama, confused, led astray, excellent, advice, pray, favor
-Decorative Thematic Poster
-We Must Pray at All Times Display/Bulletin Board Activity
-I Will Pray Everyday Coloring Sheet
-I Will Talk to God Everyday Coloring Sheet
-1st Sunday in Advent, Jesus Tells Us to Be Prepared for His Return Mini-Book
-Jesus Tells Us to Be Prepared for His Return Word Search Puzzle
-Pray at All Times Door Hanger Activity
-We Must Pray at All Times Picture Puzzle - 4 Levels - 4pc, 9pc, 12pc, 20pc
-P.A.C.T. for Prayer Cut-n-Paste Activity
-My Prayers Chart
-Get the Gospel! We Must Pray at All Times Scripture Trading Card

There are opportunities in this lesson for Scripture reading, class or small group discussion, writing, drawing, and coloring. Teachers are encouraged use the lesson and activities to fit the needs or abilities of students, or to meet the allotted class schedule.

Age: Gr. 2-5
Week: 1st Sunday of Advent (Cycle C)
Focus: Jesus tells us to be prepared for His return.
Theme: We must pray at all times.
Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
CCC: 2562, 2563, 2658, 2659-2660, 2663-2669