Welcome to Advent Week Three.  This is the lighting of the Pink candle.  A sign of the great joy we have about our Advent journey. We are getting closer to welcoming Jesus into our hearts.  So this week, make time for Jesus and think about the Gospel for this Sunday.

Here is the link for some guidance on thinking about the Gospel –

Children’s Liturgy

Activity sheet for Advent Week Three –

Activity Sheet

We had Kids Church live during the weekend masses.

Just to say that the kids were great. Very prayerful and listened really well to the Gospel passage about John the Baptist.  We had 13 in total.  Fantastic start to our work.

For parents and carers, a short reflection on the meaning of Advent.

For families to talk about Advent with Brother Francis.

Hello everyone and welcome to Kids Church for this week.  It is the Second week in Advent.

What a great day to come to church and see the lighting of the second Advent candle.  Last week you might have picked up a worksheet on the Jesse Tree.  This week there is a colouring sheet and a MOVIE.  Yes, a short film to help you think about Advent.

Kids Church will be on for anyone who wants to come.  Children and families are invited to stay for a short while after mass and enjoy the film and some popcorn.

We have a few dates for you to keep free.

Saturday 3^rd December 4.30pm mass at St John Bosco.  Short Christmas film after mass.

Sunday 4^th December 10.30am mass at St Bernadette.  Short Christmas film after mass .

Saturday 10^th December 4.30pm mass in St John  Bosco. Christmas jumper day – photo opportunity.

Sunday 11^th December 10.30am mass in St Bernadette – Christmas jumper day – photo opportunity.

It will be great to see you all there.   All welcome of course.

This Advent programme helps us to grow in faith and to look forward to many more events in the new year where families can be supported in their journey of faith.  Please put the dates in your diary and maybe spread the word to other families.

Here is the link for some guidance on thinking about the Gospel –

Children’s Liturgy

For the illustration so that you can colour in –

Activity Sheet

As always we would love to see your pictures for this Sunday.  Please post them on line.

All those who like to sing should try to learn a hymn for this month.

And if you like to dance along

Free Movies and ideas for Advent can be found at www.holyheroes.com

Thanks and have a good week.  See you on Saturday or Sunday.