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2. Monday 4th December We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming. Theme of the first week of Advent is: Hope. What do you hope for this Advent? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

3. Tuesday 5th December What does Advent mean? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

4. Wednesday 6th December Mary said “yes” when the Angel Gabriel asked her to be Jesus’ mother. What questions might God want you to say “Yes” to? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

5. Thursday 7th December Mary must have felt uncertain, but she put her trust in God. How can we put our trust in God? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

6. Friday 8thDecember John the Baptist was a prophet who helped prepare people for the coming of Jesus. He would shout, “Make ready the way of the Lord!” How can you get ready for Jesus’ coming? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

7. Monday 11th December Theme of second week of Advent is Peace. Start the week by making the sign of peace with someone. How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

8. Tuesday12th December Many children live in areas of war and conflict. Say a prayer for them and ask for God’s peace for everyone. How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

9. Wednesday 13th December How can you share peace with people at school? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

10. Thursday 14thDecember How can you share peace at home with your family? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

11. Friday 15thDecember Say sorry to anyone you may have upset this week. How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

12. Monday 18thDecember The theme of the third week of Advent is: Joy! We are half way to celebrating Jesus’ birth. Discuss as a class what makes Christmas joyful. What are you looking forward to? How can you make Christmas joyful for others? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

13. Tuesday 19thDecember Thank someone who makes you happy today. How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

14. Tuesday 20thDecember Discuss as a class what makes Christmas joyful. What are you looking forward to? How can you make Christmas joyful for others? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

15. Wednesday 20thDecember Thank God for the joyful things that have happened this week. Not long to wait now until we celebrate Jesus’ birthday! How can you remember Jesus this Christmas? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. We'll light a candle each day and sing (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle): Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.