Session 4: Advent & The Beatitudes

 

Jesus, who is God and part of the Trinity, became man to save us from sin. This mystery called the 

Incarnation.  

The Incarnation means that The Son of God became a man (Jesus) to save all people. 

Let's learn more about Jesus and the Church season (liturgical season) that we enter in the four weeks leading up to Christmas, (the birth of Jesus).

 

Sins are choices that cause us to turn away from our relationship with God.

Jesus' death on the cross defeated sin, and because of his sacrifice, when we are sorry and seek God's forgiveness, we are forgiven. God loves us unconditionally and is always waiting for us to restore our friendship with him when we make bad choices.  

That's why Jesus' birth on Christmas is the ultimate gift of forgiveness and eternal life with God in Heaven.  

In the days leading up to Christmas, we light a candle in the Advent wreath each week as we wait for the celebration of the birth of Jesus.  Learn more about the tradition of the Advent Wreath in the video below.

 

 

 

Jesus' birth changed the world. his main teachings are about the love and care we are called to 

show God and others. 

In a teaching called the Beatitudes, Jesus said that those who make peace and show mercy 

are blessed by God. Jesus gave us a new Commandment to love one another… including our 

enemies!

Discuss: Jesus' way of thinking is so radically different. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells his

followers, who have gathered on a mountain to listen to him, how to be truly happy.

 

Parents: Read Mt. 5:1-12

Let's try to understand the Beatitudes better. Watch this video reflection below.

Living the teachings of the Beatitudes, especially during Advent, is one way we can give a gift to God. 

Jesus talks about forgiving others and showing mercy. 

Think about it: How can I show mercy and forgiveness in my everyday life? How might forgiving someone make me happier?

With a parent, share your thoughts in this EXIT TICKET.