Class Summary - November 19

• Prayer: Angelus

• Session 10: Celebrating Advent - pg 57-60

• Supplemental Video: A video of how a parish – St. Odilia – hosts Las Posadas, a Spanish ritual reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for a lodging in Bethlehem and thecoming of Jesus into the world. (1:34) - watched in class

• ENGAGE: The Year in Our Church: Advent - pg 153-156

• Activity:
• Jesus Family Tree
• Jesse Tree, powerpoint - slides available by request, via email

• Homework: As a family, decide what, if any, Advent activities you'll do.
• An Advent Calendar perhaps? How about a Jesse Tree? Do you have an Advent wreath?
• Be on the lookout for another blog post this week highlighting this season of Advent!

• Project: Today we decorated cake boxes for the Food Pantry. We are asking that each child bring in items to fill these boxes with birthday cake and party supplies to help those in need celebrate their birthdays just as we are able to do. For the next class, please bring in a cake mix, container of frosting, sprinkles, balloons, candles, and a birthday banner. If this will cause an undo burden, please contact Denise and Amanda.

• NEW! I have added Finding God - Family Resources under "Relatable Links." This is session and unit review study guides, games, and other information for students and families from our textbook, Finding God, Grade 4.

• Reminders: There will be no class on November 26 or December 3. I will see everyone back on December 10.

I hope everyone has a safe, happy, and blessed Thanksgiving. May the blessings of God fill all our hearts this season and may He watch over those who hunt!