Resources - Advent
Hymns and Songs
Maranatha - Andrew Chinn
The title of this song, ‘Maranatha’, means the Lord is coming. This song is relevant,
to the season of Advent, as it encourages Christians to express their
anticipation for the coming of Jesus Christ on Christmas. The song can be accessed by clicking the following link - Maranatha by Andrew Chinn
Song lyrics - Maranatha by Andrew Chin
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel - People's Hymn from the World Library of Sacred Music
This is a traditional hymn which is sung during the season of Advent. This resource is relevant as they lyrics express the anticipation of Christians as they await for the coming of Jesus Christ. Please see below for both a recording of this hymn and the lyrics.
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Sacred Celebrations CD - Jim Cosgrove
Books
30 days with Mary and Joseph : The Advent and Christmas story retold with daily readings and prayers by Jo Gelen
This resource is a book teachers can use to support students
in understanding the birth of Jesus. Each day, over the period of Advent,
teachers read one ‘story’ from this book. Each account is based upon a Bible Reading. This book also contains prayers, based upon the season of Advent, which teachers can use to engage their students within the Religious Life of the School.
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Classroom Prayer Services for the Days of Advent and Lent by Gwen Costello
This book is a useful and relevant resource for teachers as it provides numerous examples of prayers and liturgical services which can be conducted during the season of advent. The prayers and liturgical services which have been written reflect the experience of Advent. That is, a time of waiting, a time of joy and a time of hope.
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Websites
Brisbane Catholic Education - Learning About Liturgical Seasons and Days
This webpage contains information surrounding the Liturgical Year. It provides an overview of all Liturgical Seasons detailing what is being celebrated during this time, important symbols and objects along with prayers and a timeframe. It is a relevant resource to teachers as it presents background information on the Liturgical Season of Advent which in turn can support teachers in developing their religion program and fostering students' involvement within the religious life of the school. This website can be accessed by clicking here
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
This is another useful website for teachers. This website contains background information surrounding the Liturgical Season of Advent, prayers which are said during Eucharistic Celebrations during this time along with background information on the symbol of the Advent Wreath. This website can be accessed by clicking here
Resources for Making and Blessing and Advent Wreath
Constructing an Advent Wreath
An important symbol in the Liturgical Season of Advent is an Advent Wreath. This is a relevant resource as it details the steps teachers can take in making a class Advent Wreath. This wreath can be placed on the class prayer table and used during class prayer and liturgies during the season of Advent.
Erb, S. S. (2010, 12). Make an advent wreath. Highlights for Children, 65(12), 11. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/807531265?accountid=8194
Erb, S. S. (2010, 12). Make an advent wreath. Highlights for Children, 65(12), 11. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/807531265?accountid=8194
Blessing an Advent Wreath
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2015) provides a blessing which can be used when the season of Advent begins. This resource is relevant, as teachers can use it within the classroom to bless their Advent Wreath to involve students within the religious life of the school. This blessing can be accessed by clicking here.