http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG_wDNiEHb4 for hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtIIFJIxdUw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zh-yR0pbmU for help with #3
1. What does this time of Advent mean for you? What will you do during this time?
2. What does Christmas mean to you?
3. Imagine that you were one of the shepherds in the desert the very night that Jesus was born. You saw the heavenly light and heard the angels telling you that you needed to go to the baby. What would you feel? What would you see? Please explain.
1. Advent means a lot to me. It means that I need to focus on giving more than receiving. It means that I need to be even more kind to my siblings and my friends. I also need to give to the homeless and those in need. It will be a good need in the Christmas season to give to those less fortunate.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas means that we will be celebrating the birth of Jesus. It makes me realize that God sent Jesus to save us from sin, and I need to be thankful for that. I also need to be thinking about giving presents to my siblings and my parents. It is the time of giving.
3. I would feel a little bit alarmed at first. I would not know what to do because these angles just came out of nowhere, and they are telling me to go see a baby. I would see the heavens opening up and a bright light coming down. I would also feel moved to go see Jesus. I would go and see Jesus because that is what God is telling me to do.
1.For me, Advent means many things.It means that I need to be more like Jesus. It means that I should give before I receive. It means that I should get ready for celebration of Christ. I will do a lot during this time. I will give to the homeless. I will only ask for what I need and not what I want.
ReplyDelete2.Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. Christmas helps me realize that giving is more important than receiving. God gave Jesus to us to save us, so we should be like and give before we receive.
3. I would be confused and a little bit scared. If I saw the heavenly star, then I would follow it. I hope I would go see Jesus, but I don't know if I would be brave enough. If I did go and see Jesus I would be convinced. I would be blessed.
1. To me I think this time of Advent means we are preparing and getting ready for the birth of Christ. Advent I think is also a time when we should reflect on our actions and give thanks to God for all that we have. It is also a time when we focus our thoughts and prayers on Jesus while we are praying, going to mass and in general as we go through our day. During this time, I will say more prayers to Jesus daily, give more of my time to help the people/animals who do not have a home, and most of all i will be grateful for the gifts I receive and the things that i own.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas means that we are getting ready to celebrate and rejoice the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Christmas is not just about the presents we get but it is about celebrating Jesus' birth and to be grateful for what we have. During this time we can also give to the homeless and be thankful for what we receive instead of just thinking of ourselves.
3. If I saw the heavenly light and heard the angels calling me to go see the baby, I would feel very anxious/concerned but rejoiced that Christ is now born. i think if I saw the heavenly star, i would be very curious and would want to go see where it is coming down at. I think if I really did go do this, I would be very happy and feel so alive that I saw our savior, Jesus that has saved us.
1. Advent means many things to me.This time of year means giving to others. It means to be more like Jesus and help others in need or the less fortunate. I need to be grateful for what I have and give to the poor and homeless.
ReplyDelete2.Christmas means many things to me. It doesn't mean just presents. It means spending time with family and friends. It also means being grateful for what I have and giving to others.
3. I would not really know what to do. I would be kinda confused on why the angels picked me and why I had to go see a baby and bring presents. I would be curious though. I would want to see what is going on and why someone is so important.
1- Advent means many things to me. I reminds me that it is the time of giving.It means I need to be more kind to people. Also, I need to remember that it is not about what you get, because even though you may not like it, the person giving it to you had a good intention.
ReplyDelete2- Christmas means a lot to me. It is a time to spend with family in joy. It is the time of giving. It is the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
3- I would feel kinda scared at first. But, I would listen to them because they are angels sent by God. I would go see the baby Jesus and honor him. I would give him gifts.
1. Advent means different things for me. The first thing it means is that we are preparing for the birth of Jesus. Another thing it means to me is the Christmas season and coming together with my family. During this time I need to realized that I am very blessed with a home, food, clothes, and a family that is always there for me.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas means a lot of different things to me. It first means that we are praising Jesus and his birth. Second, we are coming together and celebrate. Christmas is also the time of giving.
3. I don't know how I would feel. I would be nervous and very skeptical at first, but I would soon realized that I need to do what the angels said and go see the baby. I would probably see something very bright, that would help me find the baby.
1.To me Advent means lots of things. It means that we are to be more like Jesus and to give. It means that we need to be grateful for what we have. We need to be giving to others who are less fortunate than us. It also means that it is time to celebrate Christ and be thankful for what he has given us.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas means family to me. It means that I get to spend time with those I love. It also means giving. It means that I can give to others who don't have family to spend time with. It means that it's time to celebrate Christ. I can thank him and be kind to others like he would.
3. I would be confused. I wouldn't know what was going on or what they meant. I would realize soon what they were saying. I would listen and I would go. I would understand that God sent them. I would see baby Jesus and I would thank him. I would be thankful to see him.
1) Advent has a lot of meanings to me. Advent means a closer time for Christmas and spending time with family. It really means though a closer time for Jesus' birth.
ReplyDelete2) Christmas means a closer time with a lot of my family and a lot of food at my grandma's. It really means having a good and happy time with others. Jesus' birth is on Christmas and that means that he was born.
3) I would feel confused, but also excited because I would get to see Jesus. I would see a new light of change with new possibilities. I would feel really great though because Jesus was being born for the whole world and not just me.
1. Advent means a few things to me. It means preparing for Jesus’ coming. It also means that we need to think more about giving to others. During this time I will be grateful for what I have and give to the homeless.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas means many things to me. It means spending time with my family. It also means that I need to ask for what I need and not just things that I want.
3. I would probably confused at that moment. I would wonder why me, it could be anyone one else but I was chosen. I would of ended up going because if I was chosen then there must be a reason. I would want to see Jesus.
1. Advent means a lot of different things. one of the things is that is the the season of giving. Another thing is to care for the less fortunate. The most important is that we need to prepare for Jesus' birthday.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas means many things to me. One in includes spending time with family and friends. Another includes giving to the less fortunate. Another is to thunk about what you need, not just what you want.
3. If I was there the night Jesus was born I would be a little confused, but I would not have doubts. I would follow whatever I was told. I would feel A bit excited. I would see strange things that are hard to believe but, I would not Doubt.
1. Advent is a very special time of year. During Advent, we prepare for the birth of Jesus. Advent is a time for service and giving to those in need during the holiday season. So, during the Advent season, I will give to those in need and help others. I can do various things to prepare for the birth of Jesus, such as trying to be more willing to help others, giving to the poor, and making everyone happy during this holiday season.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas, to me, is spending time with family and friends. Christmas is a joyful time of the year. Spending it with those we love, can bring joy and create many happy memories.
3. If I was there the night Jesus was born, I would feel thankful that I was there and I would feel like I needed to do something more for him. I would see the baby Jesus and I would see everyone happy and glad to be there!
The meaning of Advent time to me is it is a time to prepare for the birth of Jesus. It means I need to realize it is a time for giving not getting. That is what I will do during the time of Advent and that to me is the meaning of Advent
ReplyDeleteChristmas to me means a lot of things one of them being the birth of Jesus. Christmas also means to give not worry about what I am getting. Christmas can also mean spending time with my family. That is what Christmas means to me.
If I was present during the time that Jesus was born I would be shocked and would have been asking myself what is going on. I would also hesitate to going towards the bright light. I would eventually go towards the light and praise Jesus
1. The time of Advent means preparing for the birth of Jesus. I means to get up and start getting ready because Jesus is coming to say us. It is a time of learning even more about what Jesus did this for and why. I will prepare for Jesus, I will make sure that I know his word and I know why this happened in the first place. I want to make our world look maybe even a little bit nicer for when Jesus comes even though what he deserves is way beyond our limits.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas means that it is that time of year where everything is super busy and there are traditions to participate in and so much more. Most of all Christ,as means the perfect start of Jesus. Christmas can sometimes be confused with getting gifts and spending time with family but it is so much more then that. It’s about the nativity and the beginning of the journey Jesus went through to sacrifice himself for us.
3.I would be frightened but it would be hard to believe at first, but when I would realize that they are talking about the Savior. I would be overjoyed. I would be excited that I have been called to go see this baby that would soon change the world. I would see Jesus, laying in a manger, not deserving the thing that would come to him later. I would feel awful for being one of the people responsible for the death of someone who has done nothing wrong. I would kneel in front of him and ask for forgiveness.
Advent is important to me. It helps me focus more on God, family, and friends. It also helps me stop wanting to receive and more on the giving side. It gets me even closer to Christ.
ReplyDeleteChristmas means alot to me. It represents Christs birth. Christ is our saviour, so it is even more important to me. Christmas is also when I can give back to my family for what they have done for me.
At first I would be scared, then I would start to listen and do what they tell me. I would heaven, then three angles would come out of heaven. I would also be nervious that something bad would happen. I would listen to them though.
Advent is really important to me. It put all my attention on God and close family and friends and not worry about anything else. Doing this brings me closer to God.
ReplyDeleteChristmas means a lot and is important to me because it was the birth of Christ. That's when he was born to save us and help the world at the time. Christmas is also a time of giving.
At first i'd be shocked and kind of confused but I would listen to them and follow it. I would see many different strange things but I would still listen and follow it. Then I would celebrate that Christ was born.
1. Advent means to me to give back it is the season and time of giving. During this time I will give to the less fortunate and give them what they need. I will give back to those in need.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas means to me that our Lord and Savior was born. He has come to save us from sin. It also brings me closer to my family, I get to hang out more with my aunts and uncles from out of town and become closer with my mom, dad, and brother.
3. I would feel honored that the angels came to me. I would go see the baby Jesus because he is the son of God. I would see the heavens above and a bright star to lead me to him. He is the one to save us from sin.
1. The time of Advent for me means that it is the time in which we prepare for Jesus’ birth. During this time I will try my best to be kind to others and live like Jesus. I will also be very giving.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas means a lot to me and it is a very fun, yet solemn time of year. This time of year it is especially important to attend Mass and receive the Body of Christ. It also means a time of giving where we focus all of our attention on others and the vulnerable.
3. I would feel so happy because this is something everyone has been waiting for and are so thrilled to see the Son of God. I would see people coming in to bring gifts and be there for Mary and Joseph. I would also see the light light up the sky.
1. Advent for me is a time to reflect on things that I've done throughout the year and reflect on my decisions and think on how to make better decisions in the coming year. Advent is also a time to spend time with family and focus on giving
ReplyDelete2. Christmas to me means a lot of things to me, it means that I get to see more of my family and more of my friends and I get to shop for those I value.
3. I would be scared out of my mind and in all honesty probably not listen just because fear would have consumed my entire being by then and because I'm a coward, I'd probably run immediately. To be honest, if someone from the sky told you to go see a baby, would you do it? Probably not, plenty of things could go wrong but I'm also a pessimist and tat's just my view.
Advent for me is preparation for Jesus' birth. Advent is the time of giving so giving to the homeless and spending time with them is important. Advent is also a time for family and friends to get together.
ReplyDeleteChristmas means Jesus' birth. It means to celebrate Christ and to give. Christmas also means to me that I get to see my family.
If I saw angels floating down from heaven to me, I would be a little frightened. I would see the sky opening and a bright light revealing heaven. I would want to go see Jesus though so I would venture through the dessert to Jesus.
Advent is the time before Christmas and the New year to start thinking and reflecting on the year I have had. I really try my hardest to pray more then usual to prepare for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteChristmas is a day of giving for me. A time to show love to my family and give thanks for everything they have done for me.
I would feel excited and scared. I would see all the people that were there and the shinning star. I would probably feel overjoyed and feel like everything is going to be okay.
1. This time of advent to me means that it’s a time of giving not receiving. During this time I will try to give more to others and think less about material things for myself.
ReplyDelete2. Christmas to me means the holiday were we give gifts to others and celebrate the time when Jesus was born.
3. I would feel a commitment the going to see him. And I would see the star shining bright above the stable and go towards it like I was told.
1.Advent to me is a time to prepare for Jesus and to give rather than receive. I will try to be more giving this year I will focus more on Jesus and his birth. I want to take time and pray more for Jesus, my family, and friends.
ReplyDelete2.Christmas to me is the most special day of all. It is the day Jesus is born. I try to be more giving especially on this day. It is a day to spend with Jesus and my family.
3. I would feel honored to be invited to such a special event. I would probably be nervous and a little scared too. Watching someone be born is a wonderful and scary thing but watching Jesus be born and spend the evening with all the important people around him would make my heart so happy. And to see the shining star would be amazing.