Advent 2014
- 1. Advent in 2 Minutes - YouTube
- 2. • Advent means ‘the coming’ of something. • Advent is a period lasting FOUR Sundays (not weeks!) preparing for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. • The first Sunday of Advent also marks the beginning of the Christian Church's year. • Because the celebration is such an important event, Christians want to make themselves completely ready.
- 3. Why is the Advent Wreath so special to Christians? • The circle of the wreath reminds Christians of God, His eternity and endless mercy, which has no beginning or end. • The green of the wreath speaks of the hope that Chrisitans have in God, the hope of newness, of renewal, of eternal life.
- 4. Why have four candles on the Advent Wreath? • The four outer candles represent the period of waiting during the four Sundays of Advent • The green of the wreath speaks of the hope that Christians have in God, the hope of newness, of renewal, of eternal life.
- 5. The four traditional advent themes • The Candle of HOPE • The Candle of PEACE • The Candle of LOVE • The Candle of JOY • A fifth candle is sometimes lit in the middle to celebrate the birth of Jesus
- 6. CLASS ADVENT WREATH • In pairs think about what your themes or preparations could be for this time/season write a list….. • Draw around your hand on the green card • Along each finger write one of your advent themes/preparations • Cut out and hand in/stick on card circle to make a big class advent wreath
- 7. • Advent: 'Waiting For Jesus' - YouTube