Family Sunday School

Children's Advent Lesson

The Sunday after Thanksgiving we always combine the elementary Sunday school classes for a special Advent lesson that we call, Family Sunday school. Parents and children come to Sunday school together to learn more about Advent, in preparation of the coming season.

This year we talked about each different candle within the Advent Wreath and what each of them means. Here are some questions about the Advent candles that you can discuss with your children.

1^st candle: Hope - This candle represents the promise of our savior coming to earth. What are you hopeful for this Advent season?

2^nd candle: Peace - Jesus came to earth to bring peace to everyone! He creates calmness in our hearts because he loves us and saved us!

3^rd candle: Joy - We have so much happiness in our hearts because Jesus came to love us and save us. How will you celebrate your joy for Jesus on Christmas day?

4^th candle: Love - God loves us unconditionally. God loves us so much that God gave us Jesus. How will you show people that you love them?

5^th candle: Christ – We light this candle on Christmas Eve. We will celebrate the birth of Christ with presents, our friends and family and yummy food, just like how you celebrate your birthday! What birthday present do you want to give to Jesus?

Together, each family made an Advent calendar to use throughout the season. Advent calendars help us count the days until the celebration of Christ’s birth as well as prepare ourselves by challenging us to act Christ like. Each day of Advent was assigned a special task that the children choose. Below are the tasks they used.

The end product!

If you were unable to attend Family Sunday school on November 25 and want more Advent education ideas for your children or would like this Advent calendar craft kit, please contact Sarah Kate.