Blessing of the Advent Wreath Prayer Before Meals During Advent ...
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Saint Monica School Junior Kindergarten December Newsletter <strong>Advent</strong> Supplements<br />
…learn, live and love through Jesus…<br />
<strong>Blessing</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Advent</strong> <strong>Wreath</strong><br />
The family ga<strong>the</strong>rs around <strong>the</strong> <strong>Advent</strong> <strong>Wreath</strong> - 3 purple candles and one<br />
pink. <strong>Prayer</strong> is repeated each Sunday <strong>of</strong> <strong>Advent</strong> as ano<strong>the</strong>r candle is lit.<br />
<strong>Wreath</strong> should be displayed on <strong>the</strong> dining table or ano<strong>the</strong>r place in <strong>the</strong><br />
home where it will be seen <strong>of</strong>ten by <strong>the</strong> entire family.<br />
Read from <strong>the</strong> Prophet Isaiah 9:1-6 from <strong>the</strong> Family Bible.<br />
Leader:<br />
Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ: he is Emmanuel,<br />
God with us, <strong>the</strong> hope <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> peoples he is <strong>the</strong> wisdom that teaches and<br />
guides us, he is <strong>the</strong> Savior <strong>of</strong> every nation. Lord God, let your blessing<br />
come upon us as we light <strong>the</strong> candles <strong>of</strong> this wreath. May <strong>the</strong> wreath and<br />
its light be a sign <strong>of</strong> Christ's promise to bring us salvation. May he come<br />
quickly and not delay. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN.<br />
[The family may wish to read <strong>the</strong> Sunday Gospel each week, before a new<br />
candle is lit.]<br />
<strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Before</strong> <strong>Meals</strong> <strong>During</strong> <strong>Advent</strong><br />
Leader:<br />
Fa<strong>the</strong>r, we thank you for all you have given us. The gift <strong>of</strong> life, <strong>of</strong> family<br />
and friends and food that streng<strong>the</strong>ns and nourishes us. You loved us so<br />
much that you sent your Son Jesus to become part <strong>of</strong> our lives, to forgive<br />
us and save us and show us Your care for us. Be with us this <strong>Advent</strong><br />
Season to help us prepare <strong>the</strong> way for His coming.<br />
Toge<strong>the</strong>r:<br />
Bless us O Lord, and <strong>the</strong>se Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from<br />
Thy bounty, through Christ Our Lord. Amen<br />
<strong>Prayer</strong> After <strong>Meals</strong> <strong>During</strong> <strong>Advent</strong><br />
Leader:<br />
Help us live kind, just and holy lives as we get ready for <strong>the</strong> coming <strong>of</strong><br />
Jesus.<br />
Toge<strong>the</strong>r:<br />
For <strong>the</strong> kingdom, <strong>the</strong> power, and <strong>the</strong> glory are yours, now and forever. We<br />
give you thanks Almighty God for <strong>the</strong>se gifts and all Thy benefits which we<br />
have received from Thy bounty through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Saint Monica School Junior Kindergarten December Newsletter <strong>Advent</strong> Supplements<br />
…learn, live and love through Jesus…<br />
<strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Before</strong> Christmas Dinner<br />
Leader:<br />
Lord Jesus, in <strong>the</strong> peace <strong>of</strong> this season our spirits are joyful: With <strong>the</strong><br />
beasts and angels, <strong>the</strong> shepherds and stars, with Mary and Joseph we sing<br />
God's praise. By your coming may <strong>the</strong> hungry be filled with good things,<br />
and may our table and home be blessed.<br />
Toge<strong>the</strong>r:<br />
Bless us O Lord, and <strong>the</strong>se Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from<br />
Thy bounty through Christ our Lord. Amen.<br />
<strong>Blessing</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Home on Epiphany<br />
Read <strong>the</strong> story about Zacchaeus [Luke 19:1-9] from <strong>the</strong> Family Bible.<br />
Chalk is blessed at Church and brought to <strong>the</strong> home.<br />
Write above <strong>the</strong> entry way: 20 + C + M + B + 09 and pray…<br />
Leader:<br />
Peace be to this house and all who live here. <strong>During</strong> <strong>the</strong>se days <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Christmas season, we keep this feast <strong>of</strong> Epiphany. Through <strong>the</strong> guidance<br />
<strong>of</strong> a star, <strong>the</strong> coming <strong>of</strong> Jesus was made known to <strong>the</strong> Gentiles. We<br />
celebrate Christ made known to <strong>the</strong> Magi, to John in <strong>the</strong> River Jordan, and<br />
to <strong>the</strong> disciples at <strong>the</strong> wedding at Cana.<br />
Today Christ is made known to us! Today this home is a holy place! The<br />
Magi came from <strong>the</strong> east to Bethlehem to adore <strong>the</strong> Lord. "They went into<br />
<strong>the</strong> house, and when <strong>the</strong>y saw <strong>the</strong> child with His mo<strong>the</strong>r Mary, <strong>the</strong>y knelt<br />
down and worshipped him. They brought out <strong>the</strong>ir gifts <strong>of</strong> gold,<br />
frankincense and myrrh, and presented <strong>the</strong>m to Him." [Mat<strong>the</strong>w 2:11]<br />
We bow our heads and pray for God's blessing…<br />
Lord our God, bless our home and all who live here. May we be filled with<br />
health, goodness <strong>of</strong> heart, gentleness, obedience to Your law, and<br />
thanksgiving to <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r, and to <strong>the</strong> Son, and to <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit. Help us<br />
love and respect one ano<strong>the</strong>r and make your presence known by <strong>the</strong> way<br />
we care for o<strong>the</strong>rs. May this blessing remain upon this house and upon all<br />
who live here. Through Christ our Lord. AMEN.<br />
[All <strong>the</strong> rooms can be blessed and sprinkled with Holy Water if you wish]<br />
Although <strong>the</strong>ir names are not known, medieval legend calls <strong>the</strong> Magi<br />
Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. The name magi was used by Mat<strong>the</strong>w [2:1-<br />
12] to indicate "sages" who came to adore Christ. This blessing <strong>of</strong> homes<br />
on Epiphany has become traditional in some cultures.<br />
Shared from Fr. Pat Umberger’s website:<br />
http://frpat.com/adventprayers.htm
Saint Monica School Junior Kindergarten December Newsletter <strong>Advent</strong> Supplements<br />
…learn, live and love through Jesus…
Saint Monica School Junior Kindergarten December Newsletter <strong>Advent</strong> Supplements<br />
…learn, live and love through Jesus…
Saint Monica School Junior Kindergarten December Newsletter <strong>Advent</strong> Supplements<br />
…learn, live and love through Jesus…
Saint Monica School Junior Kindergarten December Newsletter <strong>Advent</strong> Supplements<br />
…learn, live and love through Jesus…
Saint Monica School Junior Kindergarten December Newsletter <strong>Advent</strong> Supplements<br />
…learn, live and love through Jesus…
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