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Advent Journey of Justice and Solidarity

Discover a parish-wide integration of social justice in the Advent season. Explore rituals, service projects, and prayers that connect parishioners with global perspectives. Embrace the theme of being "Wrapped in a Mantle of Justice" throughout Advent with a blend of worship, reflection, and action.

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Advent Journey of Justice and Solidarity

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  1. John Roberto, LifelongFaith Associates www.LifelongFaith.comjroberto@lifelongfaith.com

  2. Journey through Advent Focusing Questions • How can we develop a parish plan for integrating social justice and global perspectives in the Advent Season? • How can we connect Advent in the parish with the home and daily life of people?

  3. Social Justice in Advent • Liturgy & the Lectionary - Cycle B: Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 • “Glad tidings to the poor, heal the brokenhearted, liberty to captives, release to prisoners” • “Wrapped in a mantle of justice…” • Sacraments • Sacrament of Reconciliation • Rituals & Traditions • Las Posadas & Homeless/Refugees • Our Lady of Guadalupe & Solidarity • Christmas Music • Service Projects • Giving Tree / Gifts & Care for the Poor • Clothing & Food Drives & Care for the Poor

  4. Connecting Parish-Home-Online

  5. Social Justice Theme Justice Theme throughout Advent – Cycle B • Parish-wide theme – “Wrapped in a Mantle of Justice” • Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 (Week #3) • “Glad tidings to the poor, heal the brokenhearted, liberty to captives, release to prisoners” • “Wrapped in a mantle of justice…” • Woven through. . . • Catechesis • Prayer • Reconciliation Service • Rituals & Traditions • Service • Sunday Worship • Local and Global Perspective • Connecting Parish -- Home – Online

  6. An Advent Festival “Wrapped in a Mantle of Justice” (Isaiah 61) • All Ages Experience • Advent Wreath on each table • Advent prayer service focused on Isaiah 61 • Introduction to Advent (“Advent in 2 minutes”) • Reflection on being a “mantle of justice” • All ages sharing

  7. An Advent Festival • Small Group Sessions • Gift of Hope Tree Activity (Children & Parents) • Poverty Today, Call to Justice, and Isaiah 61 (Teens) • Wrapped in a Mantle of Justice (Adults) • Justice/Service Projects for Advent • Local and Global Projects • Commitment to Action • Closing Prayer • Each person receives a “stole” of white or red representing the “mantle of justice” Resource: www.lifelongfaith.com/church-year-resources.html

  8. Connecting Parish-Home-Online

  9. A Home & Daily Life Plan • Praying • Weekly Advent Reflections (CRS) • Daily Prayers for Advent • Advent Devotional Journal • Prayers for the Advent Wreath • Prayer for Our Lady of Guadalupe (CRS) • Nativity Scene Prayer (CRS) • Celebrating Rituals • Weekly Table Rituals for Advent & Christmas • Jesse Tree • Advent Wreath

  10. A Home & Daily Life Plan • Serving • Advent Service Projects: local and global • Adopting a Family or Project (local and CRS) • Alternative Gift-Giving (CRS) • Adopting Fair Trade Products for Home • Learning • Advent Calendar • Reading a Bible Verse Daily (daily lectionary) • Conversation on the “Question of the Week” • Listening to a Podcast • Watching a Video • Reading Advent/Christmas Storybooks

  11. Connecting Parish-Home-Online

  12. An Online Advent Plan Busted Halo

  13. An Advent Online Plan

  14. An Advent Online Plan

  15. An Advent Social Media Plan

  16. Connecting Parish-Home-Online

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