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Waiting in Joyful Hope

Zechariah, Elizabeth, John, what do they have to do with me? Find our in this short video.​
Mary, Mother of Jesus

Mary is the Mother of Jesus and our spiritual Mother. Take two minutes to learn more about Mary by watching this video. ​
Cadence at 5:59!

This month, Cadence asks, "What is the best gift you ever received?"
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Advent & Christmas

Menu for Preventing the Holiday Blues

This Christmas will look a little different. Use this menu to help you through the holidays.​
Simple Recipe

Here is a Christmas cookie for non-bakers. 
One Solitary Life

Here is a wonderful poem to help us know Jesus, whose birth we celebrate this month! 
Before We Meet Again

​Christmas will come and go by the time we meet L!VE in January. Here are some great ideas for celebrating the season. 
Create a Canticle
If you have a talent with songs and poetry, try this. 

confirmation Connection

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Confirmation candidates watch this about belonging and community. 

Youth Group Connection

Teen Group 
Pope Francis has a reflection on Advent. What are your thoughts?

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Fr. Mike Schmitz video of the month. Preparing for Christmas.  What are you 
Recap Video from Chris for December. Find out what is happening at Youth Group in December. 
JYM Junior High Youth Ministry
Jesse Tree is a great way to prepare for Advent. Find Jesse Tree Activity here. 
December JYM Monthly Journal Pages
Paper Link Chain:  From our friends at Life Teen!
Supplies:  writing utensil, strips of construction paper in two different colors, tape or stapler
What to do:  each day write on one strip of paper.  One color is for a challenge you faced this year, the other color is for a blessing you experienced this year.  Loop each strip of paper together alternating colors (blessings/challenges) to make a chain throughout the Advent and Christmas season.
Song of the Month: "Be Nice" by Sarah Hart
How can you be nice this month? 
Saint of the Month: St. Ambrose