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Teacher Notes: Symbols Can Be Printed From The Slides at The End of This Powerpoint
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God of Hope,
Even when it seems all is
lost, you can bring about new
life. This Advent may I turn
away from all my fears and
place my trust in you.
Amen.
ACT
Encourage your
parents/carers/teachers to
join you in using this Advent
Calendar each day.
www.caritas.org.au/advent
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Loving God,
Creation was your first gift of
almighty love. May I consider
how I treat the earth and all
creation that you have
entrusted to our care with
love and respect.
Amen
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The word Advent means the coming. Create a focal area at
home or school to help you prepare for the coming of Jesus at
Christmas. You could include an Advent wreath, candles,
Bible, prayers and the words
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Genesis 1:26-28
Holy Spirit,
Help me to respect the
dignity and rights of all
people in order to help
build a world of justice and
peace.
Amen
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Genesis 7:11-20
Protector God,
I pray that I too can be a
symbol of salvation, an ark
for people experiencing the
storms of life.
Amen
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God of Abraham,
You were faithful to your
promises. Help us to be
faithful to our promise to
end poverty, promote
justice and uphold dignity.
Amen
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Loving God,
Help me to help others in
solidarity, just as Rolly
helped his neighbour at a
time when he himself had
little.
Amen
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Exodus 1:8-14
God of Justice,
Advent is a time to repent of ways
I've hurt people. But who repents
for the hurts experienced by those
living in extreme poverty? Give me
the wisdom and strength to work
towards a world where everyone
has their fair share.
Amen
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Exodus 3:1-6
Loving God,
Just as Augustina has been able to
learn about and value her culture and
community, may I too value those
that have come before me and strive
to participate in my own family and in
my local and global community.
Amen
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Almighty God,
May I use the strengths
you have given me to work
for a just and fair world, a
world in balance, at peace
and free of poverty.
Amen
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God of Plenty,
You provided for your people
in the desert. May we
continue to be your working
hands by supporting Caritas
Australia and the
communities with whom they
work.
Amen
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The AACES program not only focuses on food security, but
water and sanitation too. Regina shares her story of surviving
a crocodile attack and the transformation for the whole
community now that they have built a bore water pump close
to the village.
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Exodus 20
Lord,
May I be faithful to your
commandments and be
conscious of how my
actions impact the land
and lives of others who
provide my source of food.
Amen
ACT
Take the food quiz today and think about your own food
consumption. Where did it come from, who produced it,
is it nourishing, and is it
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Jesus Teacher,
Help me to value what I
learn beyond exams and to
recognise how my
education has changed me
and provided opportunities
for a new future.
Amen
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2 Samuel 7: 12-17
Loving God,
Help our leaders fulfil their
promise to achieve all eight
of the Millennium
Development Goals by 2015.
A promise they made in the
year 2000.
Amen
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1 Kings 3: 9-15
Lord God,
Just like the communities in
West Timor who are
achieving great results by
working together, help us
work together too. For
when we work together we
can achieve great things.
Amen
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Make a paper chain. Write the names of family, friends and
the many other people in our world today that also need
our love on strips of coloured paper. Link all the strips
together to make a decorative
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God of Transformation,
May I be aware of the
decisions that I make and
the impact these have on
others.
Amen
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God of Hope,
Many communities around
the world have found new
ways to live and thrive. Help
me to recognise that with
faith in you, I too can thrive
and find new ways to reach
out to others.
Amen
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Changes to our climate primarily affect the worlds poorest
people. Caritas Australia is helping vulnerable communities
adapt to the impacts of these changes, which are already
affecting millions of people.
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Kamala first joined the community cooperative in Nepal nine
years ago when she was struggling to make ends meet. She
is now the cooperative manager and is able to provide food
and education for her children, save enough money to buy
more land for farming and build a small hut.
Kamala explains that their cooperative is now able to reach
out to community members, supporting the poorest of the
poor. Kamala explains that being able to help other women
Pray
God of Justice,
Pray for us, that we may
build a world of inclusion
and equal rights.
Amen
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Life for Bach and his family was difficult. He lost his
fingers in a mining accident and his eldest daughter is
unable to hear or walk. However, with support from
Caritas Australias partner in Vietnam, Bach was able to
join a support group for people with disabilities. He is
also successfully raising pigs and growing the familys
food.
As he and others with disabilities come together to
Pray
Isaiah 1: 10-20
Loving God,
May all people who are given
the responsibility to protect
others be strong and honest in
all they do. May I also seek
opportunities to be a voice,
speaking against injustices in
my local and my global
community.
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Amen
Be Aware!
Visit our global issues website and learn at least 3 facts
about
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Luke 1: 26-38
Lord,
At a time when the meaning
of Christmas can become
lost amongst the busyness
of end of year events,
shopping, and cooking, help
us to remain focused on the
real meaning of Advent.
Amen
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God of Life,
We give thanks for the 6.2
billion people who now
have access to clean water
and pray that efforts will
continue to ensure the
remaining 738 million
people who don't have
access to clean water will
not be forgotten.
Amen
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Find out more using this 'Water: Global Facts' sheet.
Pray for all people to have access to clean water
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God of Light,
I give thanks for people Bae
Lisa who are confronting the
darkness by working for
peace. May I recognise the
darkness in the world around
me and find a way to let my
light shine.
Amen
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Matthew 1: 18-25
God of Compassion,
You walk alongside us day by
day. Help us to walk in
solidarity with our First
Australians.
Amen
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Holy Spirit,
Guide me to see the 'stars'
in my life - the people or
opportunities that guide
me on my journey of faith
and life.
Amen
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Lord God,
This Christmas Eve, as we
recall the story of an innkeeper providing a safe
place for your son Jesus to
be born, we pray for the
many people also seeking
refuge from places affected
by conflict or natural
disasters.
Amen
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What do you think Jesus would like for his birthday?
Write a list and think how you can give these gifts to
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Loving God,
As we celebrate the birth
of Christ, we pray that
Caritas partners and their
communities continue to
inspire us to challenge
poverty and injustice in the
coming year.
Amen
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Root of
Jesse
Creation
1st December
2nd December
Dignity
Noahs Ark
3rd December
4th December
Stars of
Abraham
Josephs
Coat
5th December
6th December
Pyramids
Burning
Bush
7th December
8th December
Parting Seas
9th December
Sand Dunes
10th December
Stone Tablets
11th December
Oil Lamp
12th December
Star of David
13th December
Altar
14th December
Temple of
Solomon
15th December
Whale
16th December
Sword and
Shield
17th December
Burning
Coal
18th December
Angel
19th December
Cockle Shell
20th December
Christ, our
light
21st December
Carpenters
Tools
22nd December
Star
23rd December
Bethlehem
24th December
Baby in a
manger
25th December