GIFT Extra!

Welcome to the weekly GIFT Extra newsletter for the week of November 30!
  • Upcoming GIFT events
  • A reminder of your home study commitments in preparation for the upcoming sessions
  • Extra: Join the Advent Conspiracy! Plus: The "To See Jesus" project
Upcoming GIFT Sessions
GIFT for Families 2: The Book of Exodus
Wednesday, December 21, 6:15 pm
  • "God Provides: The Journey in the Wilderness."

Jubilee Kids
Wednesday, December 21, 6:15 pm
  • Story: The Donkey's Dream
  • Craft: Clay stars
  • Games, games, games! Religious items memory game, holiday bingo, musical movement

Home Commitments
GIFT for Families 1 (Liturgy and Sacraments)
  • Read the Sacraments of Healing chapter(s) in your home study book. Catholic Connections: Chapter 30 (just the sacrament of Reconciliation part, pages 338-349). The Catholic Faith Handbook: Chapter 19 (pages 183-188).
  • For your Catholic Practice...cut out some paper hearts, writing on them some of the gifts from the past week that you want to bring to God's altar at Mass. Examples would include acts of forgiveness, kind actions, prayers said, or just your gratitude and praise. Drop the hearts in the collection basket during the offertory the next time you go to Mass.

GIFT for Families 2 (Book of Exodus)
  • Read Exodus chapters 16-18 as we prepare to explore the topic: "God Provides: The Journey in the Wilderness."


Extra
The Advent Conspiracy is an interdenominational project to promote the spirit of Advent in the run-up to Christmas. Check out their great video, then visit their website for practical ways to participate.
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Plus...check out these great videos from the "To See Jesus" project, which documents Catholic conversion stories. Visit their YouTube channel for all the videos, or watch the story of this teen who converted to the catholic faith:




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GIFT Extra

Welcome to the weekly GIFT Extra newsletter for the week of November 30  If you will be attending the GIFT for Families 1 session on December 7, please remember to bring your textbooks; we will be using them during the session. Here's what else you'll find below:
  • Upcoming GIFT events
  • A reminder of your home study commitments in preparation for the upcoming sessions
  • Extra: Why Do Catholics Sit, Stand, and Kneel? (From "That Catholic Show")
Upcoming GIFT Sessions
GIFT for Families 1
Wednesday, December 7, 6:15 pm
The Eucharist
We'll be acting out the Mass -- from memory! -- and creating a "living Mass timeline."
* Bring your textbooks!

Jubilee Kids
Wednesday, December 7, 6:15 pm

Home Commitments
GIFT for Families 1 (Liturgy and Sacraments)
  • Read the Eucharist chapter(s) in your home study book. Catholic Connections: Chapters 24-27 (pages 266-313). The Catholic Faith Handbook: Chapter 18 (page 172).
  • For your Catholic Practice, try to answer these questions: Who does your child know (personally, in his or her circle of acquaintances) and admire who is a model of what it means to be Christian? If your child were to pick his or her Confirmation saint’s name today, who would it be, and why?

GIFT for Families 2 (Book of Exodus)
  • Read Exodus chapters 16-18 as we prepare to explore the topic: "God Provides: The Journey in the Wilderness."


Extra
Ever wonder why Catholics sit, stand, and kneel so much during the Mass? "That Catholic Show" tells you why...in under five minutes!




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