Advent seems to be flying by for my family and me! Is it the same in your home this year? Here is a round up of some popular Christmas posts from our archives. This includes a few different Christmas resources and lesson plans. I am also linking to a chat I had with Lisa at the Homeschooling Saints podcast about Amazing Catechists!
Wishing you all a very blessed and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
A Sweet Christmas Poem to the Infant Jesus
A Savior is Born: a Poem to the Infant Jesus
This post is very popular this month among our readers and we wanted to highlight it here! You can read this to your children at home this Christmas season or to your religious education classes. Some parishes have even used parts of it for Christmas pageants and shows. Perhaps you could even pass along the link to cheer someone up during the Christmas season.
A Christmas Homily to Enjoy
A Radiant Light
“With the exception of Midnight Mass in Bethlehem, there is no better place to celebrate the Lord’s Nativity than in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome with the Pope. As you approach Saint Peter’s in darkness, you find this magnificent house of the Lord beautifully illumined. This has caused some to remark that the Eternal City is even more spectacular at night. If this is so externally and visually, is there any way that it could be true internally?” Click to read Msgr. Batule’s entire homily.
Honoring Our Blessed Mother at Christmas
Mary CHRISTmas!
This is the first in a short, two-post series from Rocco Fortunado. He says, “The CHRISTmas manger scene ‘preaches’ the glad tidings of the Virgin Birth. It ‘cries out’ in silence so many beautiful truths of our most holy Faith; all of which were accomplished through God’s infinite love.” Be sure to check out this post as a reminder of the simple yet powerful tool that the manger is for catechesis in the home and in the classroom!
What’s in a Name???
Here is the follow up article to “Mary CHRISTmas.” In this article, Rocco Fortunado explains what “Mary CHRISTmas” means and how we can honor Our Blessed Mother this Christmas season. To Christ through Mary!
Christmas Catechism Lesson Plans and Ideas
The 4 Reasons Christ was Born
“Why was Christ born? To die for our sins, right? That’s true, but I think it’s an incomplete view of Christ’s life and mission. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in paragraphs 456-460, gives us four reasons why the Word become Flesh.”
The Christmas Prophet
“Isaiah is my favorite prophet, and Jesus’ favorite, too. In the Gospels we’ll see Jesus say things that Isaiah said; I always imagine his listeners thinking, “Oooh, Jesus is quotin’ Isaiah…I wonder what he means.” Isaiah prophesied about lots of things, including Christmas, so let’s get started.” Click to read another wonderful Bible lesson from Mr. Christian Leblanc!
Advent and Christmas Chat with Clara Davisson from Holy Heroes
Round Up of Advent and Christmas Resources from Holy Heroes
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Clara Davison – the brand manager of Holy Heroes. Clara gave me the scoop on all of the free resources and beautiful Advent and Christmas activities from Holy Heroes this year. I am sure you will find something on this list for everyone on YOUR list to help prepare and celebrate for the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
Should Catechists Smile Before Christmas?
Catechists Chat: Smile Before Christmas
A fun little post with Dorian Speed’s take on whether catechists should smile before Christmas!
A Chat with Lisa and Alex on the Homeschooling Saints Podcast!
Recently, Lisa and I chatted about Advent and Christmas at Amazing Catechists, as well as the many wonderful free resources that you can find here on the site. We also chatted about how you can contact us if you are interested in contributing to Amazing Catechists! Be sure to check out our conversation above!
This article was published on Dec 13, 2024 on www.amazingcatechists.com.