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Advent Season

Advent is not only the season to prepare for Christmas when we remember Jesus’ first coming to us, but also a time to focus our hearts and minds to await the second coming of Jesus. Advent is certainly a time for prayerful and joyful expectations. The children will feel the excitement of all the preparations going on around them and, of course, want to be included.

The Advent season abounds with opportunities for children to join in the excitement of preparing for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Encourage your children to make simple Christmas cards to take to nursing homes, have them gather food to give to the needy, help them purchase a toy for a less fortunate child. These kinds of activities will help the children to experience Advent as a season for sharing, giving, and caring.