The Joy of Advent: Week 2

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Lesson Overview

• Advent is a time for waiting and for preparing for the coming of Jesus Christ, not only as a baby at Christmas, but also at the end of time in His promised Second Coming.
• The Nativity Scene is one of the most well-known symbols of Advent and Christmas.
• St. Francis of Assisi created the first Nativity Scene.

Lesson Materials

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TEACHER RESOURCE: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

HANDOUT A: Second Week of Advent (Lower Elementary)

HANDOUT A: Second Week of Advent (Upper Elementary)

HANDOUT B: Nativity and Annunciation to the Shepherds

HANDOUT C: Create Your Own Nativity Scene