In this lesson your child was drawn into the joyful anticipation of
Christmas through experiences of happy sounds and
through a reenactment of the Christmas story. The
liturgical celebrations of the Church likewise employ a
variety of sensory images to deepen our understanding of
the Christian message, for example, colors, music,
lights, and incense.
Take a few minutes to go over the Faith Summary on
page 89 with your child. Ask, "What do we celebrate
on Christmas? How does our family celebrate Jesus'
birthday?"
Visit the Christmas crib in your parish church and talk to your
child about everything you see. Let your child tell you
about what we celebrate at Christmas and why it is good
news.
Happy Sounds of Christmas
With your child make up a rhyme or song for the family to share when
greeting Christmas visitors or when answering the
telephone. If you have an answering machine, record the
entire family sharing the message. For example, you
might sing the song on page 89 to the tune of "Jingle
Bells."
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