PPT-Planning for Advent and Christmas Season 2015-2016

Presented by Taylor W BurtonEdwards Director of Worship Resources 830 pm EDT 730 pm CDT 630 pm MDT 530 pm PDT Thanks to Generous Givers This webinar is provided as a service of Discipleship Ministries and is funded through generous World Service apportionment giving by local United Methodist congregations . buffaloeduinfopoland By Rachel Byrne. Christmas in Madagascar. Christmas in Madagascar. Madagascar is a island off the coast of Africa so it is very warm at Christmas time.. Even though it is warm the common decorations include robins, holly and snow (even though they don't have any).. December . 1 . –. December 24, . 2013. Four Weeks. Happy . New (Liturgical) . Year. !. Themes: . Longing. , . Waiting. Hopeful anticipation,. Preparing. COLOR: Violet/Pink. TONE: HUSHED, QUIET, REFLECTIV. What does Advent mean?. The Word Advent . means. We prepare to celebrate the coming of Jesus into our world . It . is a time when Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, remember the time when he will come again . Caritas Australia’s Advent . resource . can help students:. become more familiar with the Scripture . stories for Advent. identify key times of the liturgical year. identify key symbols, signs and rituals of the Catholic Tradition. 2. Advent Wreath/Koru. Leader:. . . Living . God as your people here . in . Aotearoa, . we . gather in this time of expectation. . With . Simeon and Anna . we . wait and we hope.  . (. Light the first Advent Candle). children’s liturgy. ​. Advent resource. This resource invites . participants . to journey through the four weeks of Advent.. Each week of Advent has been divided into six components: . The ritual of lighting a candle on the Advent wreath.. Running time: 2m 45s. Sound required.. Click to start. Do not press click again.. The church’s year has come to an end . . .. Green . changes . . . .. The mood changes from . celebration and hope . . . “The Liturgical Year”. Deacon Bob Kepshire. RCIA Class . St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. October 8, 2015. OBJECTIVES. Define Liturgy. Define Liturgical Year. Define Liturgical Calendar. Describe the Liturgical Colors. Keith Bistodeau. Overview of Today. Opening Prayer. Session Content. Family Discussion. Closing Prayer. Opening Prayer. In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit. Amen.. God of hope, who brought love into this . “The Liturgical Year”. RCIA . St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. What is Liturgy?. Aside from Holy Mass, in the Western Church it is whole collection rituals, prayers, ceremonies and functions prescribed by the Church, performed by Ordained Ministers, for use in all official Church functions.. Advent What is Advent? Advent is a time of preparation. What does that mean? Who are we as Christians preparing for? What are we preparing for? Why is preparation needed? How do we prepare for Christmas? 3. Advent Wreath/Koru. Leader:. . Living God as your people here in Aotearoa, we gather in this time of expectation. . With Simeon and Anna . we wait and we hope. (. Light the first Advent Candle). We know that ADVENT means COMING and we know that Christmas is coming but the season of Advent reminds us there is more to Christmas preparations than gift lists frantic shopping school plays and part