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An Advent Liturgy leading to the
Feast of the Epiphany
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Advent
wreath, a large twig painted white or silver, stars, crib, globe,
bible, Mission Together peace candle. |
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Light Advent Candle 1
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People in Old Testament
times waited with hope for the coming of a Messiah. |
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| Reading: |
Open the bible at
Isaiah 7:10-14 The maiden is with child. |
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Hope
perfect hope is the gift of Christ Our Lord.
Hymns Old &
New no. 445 |
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| Child: |
Lord, thank you for the
gift of hope.
Hang the star of hope on
the twig. |
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Light Advent candle 2
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Mary listened and said,
“Yes” to God’s messenger. |
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The angel of the Lord
declared unto Mary
(Angelus part 1) |
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| Everybody: |
And she conceived by the
Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary… |
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Faith
perfect faith is the gift of Christ Our Lord.
Hymns Old &
New no. 445 |
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| Child: |
Lord, thank you for the
gift of faith.
Hang the star of faith
on
the twig. |
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Light Advent Candle 3
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Elizabeth was happy
when she heard the Good News that Jesus was to be born. |
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Behold the handmaid of
the Lord
(Angelus part 2)
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Everybody: |
Be it done unto me
according to your word.
Hail Mary… |
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Song: |
Joy perfect joy is the
gift of Christ Our Lord.
Hymns Old & New no. 445
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Child: |
Lord, thank you for the
gift of joy.
Hang the star of joy
on the twig.
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Light Advent Candle 4
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We look forward to the
gift of Jesus who was born on Christmas day. |
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Child: |
And the word was
made flesh
(Angelus part 3)
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Everybody: |
And dwelt amongst
us. Hail Mary… |
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Love perfect love is the
gift of Christ Our Lord.
Hymns Old & New no. 445
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Child: |
Thank you for the gift
of love.
Hang the star of love on the twig. |
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Reading: |
Open the bible at
Luke 2:1-8 Jesus is born.
Place the white Mission Together candle with peace
symbol beside the globe.
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Blessing: |
Bless all the
children of the world that they may live in the hope, faith, joy, love and
peace which is the true sprit of Christmas. |
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Song: |
Peace perfect peace is
the gift of Christ Our Lord. |
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Epiphany Star Singers
This section may be taken up when the
children return to school after the Christmas holiday as part of the
Epiphany Mass or celebration.
Liturgy of the Word
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Open the bible at
Matthew 2:9-11
The wise men follow the star.
Children may form a procession. Four children may each
carry one of the stars, one child may carry the Mission Together
peace candle followed by three children dressed as the wise men
carrying gifts of Mission Together boxes.
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The wise men travelled
from different countries to find Jesus and bring him gifts. We bring our
gifts to show our love and to share friendship with children from all over the world.
Children may place their Mission Together gift boxes
in the crib or present them at the Offertory of the Mass.
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Bidding Prayers
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We pray that we may
help bring hope to all the children of the world.
Take the star of hope to
the crib.
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Child 2: |
We pray that we may
learn to respect the different faiths of all children.
Take the star of faith
to the crib.
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Child 3: |
We pray that all
children may have happy and joyful times.
Take the star of joy to
the crib.
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Child 4: |
We pray that all
children may live in loving homes.
Take the star of love
to the crib.
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Child 5: |
We pray that all
children may be a sign of peace to each other.
Light the Mission Together peace candle.
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Leader: |
Let us share the Sign
of Peace with each other. |
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Song: |
All Kinds of Gifts Here
I Am Rejoice 2 no. 61 |
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STAR SINGERS
In many countries of the world today children in Mission
Together celebrate the Epiphany by going from house to house, supervised by
adults, singing carols. Three children dress up as the wise men and
follow a child carrying the star, who knocks on the door of the house. In
this way the children proclaim the Good News of Jesus birth and at the same
time raise funds to send to the poor through MISSION TOGETHER.
Why not join in and hold a STAR SINGER
carol concert today to raise funds for the poor?
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