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A story of hope and joyful expectation.

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Luke 1:26-36

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A time of waiting, longing and preparation.

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• Jesus is the Promised Saviour
• Jesus is the Son of God
• Jesus, the Son of God, became human
• Mary is the Mother of Jesus

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Luke 2: 12
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.

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Time of waiting and hoping. Joyful expectation. Waiting for the birth of Jesus. Ways people celebrate. Tradition. Jesus brings hope and peace to the world.

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Elizabeth greets Mary

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Scripture:
Genesis 12:1-10 Abraham and Sarah

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Through the Jesse Tree students can recall Old Testament people who wait joyfully for the coming of Jesus.

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Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-12 Journey of the Magi

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The saints are models of love and service.

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The Church has liturgical signs and seasons.

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The Three Wise Men are also the Wise Kings

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Elizabeth and Zechariah
Herod and the Wise Men

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What are the key events in Scripture?

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Jesus is the Son of God

Jesus is God-with-us

Advent is a season of the liturgical year of the church

During Advent the church prepares for the coming of Jesus

Jesus is fully human and divine

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Jesus brings hope and peace to our world.

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Mary and the Shepherds lead us to understand what it means to respond to the gift of Jesus. Mary is the model of Christians today for love and service.

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Jesus is the Son of God
Jesus is God-with-us
Advent is a season of the liturgical year of the Church
During Advent the Church prepares for the coming of Jesus
Jesus is fully human and fully divine

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John 1:19-23 The witness of John the Baptist

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John 1:19-23 The witness of John the Baptist

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Joseph the dreamer

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John 1:6-8, 15 John is sent by God
Isaiah 40:3-5 Prepare a way for God
John 1:19-23 The witness of John the Baptist
Luke 2:9-14 The birth of Jesus

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Isaiah 7:14-15 Isaiah tells of God's sign of the Promised Saviour
Isaiah 9:5-6 God's people waited in hope for the promised Saviour

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During Advent we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas.

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Genesis 12:1-10
Isaiah 9:1-7 (esp. 5-7)

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The Birth of Jesus and visit of the shepherd

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The Birth of Jesus and visit of the shepherd

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The Journey to Egypt and the birth of Jesus

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Jesus brings hope and peace to our world!

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Jesus brings hope and peace to our world!

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Skills

Students will demonstrate that they can:
Interpret the significant events in the life of Jesus
Create rituals which celebrate their response of the presence of Jesus.

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The people of God waited in hope for the coming of God among them!

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The people of God waited in hope for the coming of God among them!

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Doctrine: Jesus is fully human and divine

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Doctrine: Jesus is fully human and divine

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Jesus is the son of God

God promised to send us a saviour

The liturgical year of the Church begins with the season of Advent

At Christmas the Church celebrates the birth of Jesus.

Doctrine

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Isaiah 9:1-7 A Child has been born

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Mary trusted in God

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Celebrations

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Celebrations