Videos to celebrate the Birth of Jesus!
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What parts of the Nativity story are actually in the bible?
Nativity Story in LEGO
The Shepherd's Story from Loyola Press
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The Nativity Story to the tune of Bohemian Rhapsody
Funny retelling of the Christmas Story by kids
Beautiful reflection on John Singleton Copley's (1738-1815) "The Nativity," (1777), from Arts and Faith by Loyola Press.
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Christmas Season
Christmas Season Ideas, Activities, and Prayers:
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Christmas Season Ideas, Blessings, and Prayers from RCL Benziger are HERE
"11+ Christmas Season Prayer and Activities for Catholics" from Sadlier Religion HERE
"Five Christmas Activities for Your Class" from Catechist Journey HERE
"12 Days of Family Fun" for Christmas at home from Boys Town HERE
3-D Nativity Coloring Kit from University of Notre Dame/McGrath Institute for Church Life HERE
Prayers for Christmas from Saint Mary's Press HERE
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Adapted Faith Formation sessions on "The Holy Family," from National Catholic Partnership on Disability HERE
From Loyola Press, download:
Christmas Bible Story Booklet
Share the Christmas story with children using this free booklet with text from popular Catholic children’s author Amy Welborn.
Christmas Bible Story Booklet
Share the Christmas story with children using this free booklet with text from popular Catholic children’s author Amy Welborn.
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Loyola Press has these Christmas Season resources:
Christmas Bible Story Booklet Download this free booklet for sharing the Christmas story with children. The text is from the Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories by popular Catholic children’s author Amy Welborn.The booklet can be used at home as well as in the parish. |
Prayer and reflection ideas from Ignatian Spirituality, to deepen your own experience of Christmas:
Mary Receiving Jesus into Her Arms
Becky Eldredge helps us transition from Advent to Christmas with her video reflection.
The Shepherd Girl’s Experience
Elizabeth Kelly shares an imaginative reflection on the birth of Christ.
Arts & Faith: Christmas Imaginative Prayer Exercise
Daniella Zsupan-Jerome’s video reflection on The Birth of Christ by Geertgen tot Sint Jans leads to an imaginative exercise.
The Magi and Contemplation
Marina Berzins McCoy reflects on the gift of pure presence.
Questions to Ask in Contemplating the Nativity
Rebecca Ruiz invites us to take some time to sit prayerfully in Ignatian contemplation on Luke 2:1–7.
Mary Receiving Jesus into Her Arms
Becky Eldredge helps us transition from Advent to Christmas with her video reflection.
The Shepherd Girl’s Experience
Elizabeth Kelly shares an imaginative reflection on the birth of Christ.
Arts & Faith: Christmas Imaginative Prayer Exercise
Daniella Zsupan-Jerome’s video reflection on The Birth of Christ by Geertgen tot Sint Jans leads to an imaginative exercise.
The Magi and Contemplation
Marina Berzins McCoy reflects on the gift of pure presence.
Questions to Ask in Contemplating the Nativity
Rebecca Ruiz invites us to take some time to sit prayerfully in Ignatian contemplation on Luke 2:1–7.
Borrow these books from our Library:
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CLICK HERE TO RESERVE LIBRARY MATERIALS
or call 330 744-8451 ext 297, or email [email protected].
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Little Lamb Finds Christmas. Gilmore, Cathy. Liguori, 2014.
One winter night, a little lamb gets lost just outside Bethlehem, when following his shepherd, who has received heavenly messengers and amazing news. Experience the miracle of Christmas through the eyes of Lemi, a courageous little lamb, who finds that belonging to Jesus is the true joy of Christmas. His story helps us appreciate how the child born in Bethlehem brings the gift of peace to each of our hearts and among us all. |
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A Little Camel for Baby Jesus. Gianola, Maria, Pauline Media, 2019. No gift is too small for Jesus when it is given with humility and love. Joel is seven years old and is the son of the Kings' stableman. With his Dad, he is traveling with the Magi as they follow the star to Bethlehem, to meet the newborn King. All of them are bringing very special gifts, such as gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But Joel is the only one in the caravan who isn't carrying a gift for the new King. Since he knows how to whittle wood, Joel decides to carve a little camel for the baby. Soon he discovers that his humble gift is more special than all the others.
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The Best Christmas Programs for All Ages : Plays, Poems, and Ideas for a Joyful Celebration.
Standard Publishing, 2011 Reproducible plays, poems, readings, skits, and dramas for church services and programs during the Christmas season. |
Feasts of Christmas
Feast of Saint Stephen, first martyr
December 26
Nice rendition of Good King Wenceslas, with slide show. The Good King and his page went forth on the Feast of Stephen.
Epiphany of the Lord
January 6
VIDEO: The Feast of Epiphany explained
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From Loyola Press:
Epiphany Journaling Novena Booklet Download Joe Paprocki’s Epiphany Journaling Novena booklet for nine days of written reflection based on Matthew 2:1–12. Pop-Up Catechesis: The Lessons of the Magi at Epiphany Learn six things the Magi teach us about a life of discipleship. Sunday Connection: Epiphany of the Lord Prepare for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord with background and discussion starters on the Gospel. |
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Epiphany Activity: Door Blessing
CLICK HERE for a family prayer for a door blessing from RCL. CLICK HERE for a door blessing with a meaningful litany from Team RCIA. CLICK HERE for "How to Bless Your Home with Epiphany Chalk" CLICK HERE for "Blessing of the Home and Household on Epiphany" from USCCB. |
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ACTIVITY: Guiding stars for family life
CLICK HERE for a Building Faith home activity. CLICK HERE for 6 Family Traditions for Epiphany |
