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Monday 1st
Theme of the first week of Advent
is: Hope
What do you hope for this
Advent?
How dark outside! But see- a
star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Tuesday 2nd
What does Advent mean?
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
How dark outside! But see- a star's
in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us,
warming our hearts and brightening our
way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Wednesday 3rd
Mary said “yes” when the
Angel Gabriel asked her to be
Jesus’ mother.
What questions might God
want you to say “Yes” to?
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us,
warming our hearts and brightening our
way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Thursday 4th
Mary must have felt uncertain, but
she put her trust in God.
How can we put our trust in God?
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Friday 5th
John the Baptist was a prophet who
helped prepare people for the coming
of Jesus. He would shout, “Make
ready the way of the Lord!”
How can you get ready for Jesus’
coming?
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Monday 8th
Theme of second week
of Advent is Peace.
Start the week by
making the sign of
peace with someone.
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Tuesday 9th
Many children live in areas of war and
conflict. Say a prayer for them and
ask for God’s peace for everyone.
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Wednesday 10th
How can you share peace
with people at school?
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Thursday 11th
How can you share
peace at home with
your family?
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Friday 12th
Say sorry to anyone you
may have upset this
week.
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Monday 15th
The theme of the third week of
Advent is: Joy!
We are half way to celebrating Jesus’
birth.
What are you doing to get your heart
ready?
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Tuesday 16th
Thank someone who
makes you happy
today.
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Wednesday 17th
How can you spread joy this
week? What would make
someone else happy?
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Thursday 18th
Discuss as a class what makes
Christmas joyful. What are you
looking forward to? How can you
make Christmas joyful for others?
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Friday 19th
Thank God for the joyful things that
have happened this week. Not long
to wait now until we celebrate Jesus’
birthday! How can you remember
Jesus this Christmas?
How dark outside!
But see- a star's in the sky;
Mary and Joseph are passing by.
So let's light a candle to welcome
them as they go on their way to
Bethlehem.
Candle, candle standing tall
Jesus love is for us all
See it standing oh so fine
Now we’re going to make it shine
Candle, candle burning bright
Jesus is the world’s true light
We'll light a candle each day and pray:
O God,
as light comes from this candle,
may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to
us, warming our hearts and
brightening our way.
May Christ our Saviour bring life
into the darkness of this world,
and to us, as we wait for his coming.