Advent Presentations Week 1!

I have promised several people that I would upload photos of our Advent Presentations, and I am finally getting around to it. :) I am a week behind, but hopefully by Monday or Tuesday of this week I will be up to speed.

I am using Moira Farrell's Home Catechesis Manuel for 3-6 as a basis for these presentations, along with the inspiration and practical application from the moms over at CGS MOMS. This is my first year with this, so I am still in the process of investing in better quality materials, but for now, I am working with what I have and can afford. :) These first presentations have already sparked wonderful discussions between Rose and I! I love seeing how God moves her little heart and learning what speaks to her the most.

1) This first week of Advent, we focus on the prophet Isaiah. Here is a photo of our Advent wreath, our purple drape, our card with a picture of "light" and Isaiah's prophecy written beneath it and our little figure of Isaiah himself.


2) After the general presentation of the Advent wreath, we took "Isaiah's Candle" from the wreath and went to Rose Marie's work space and we discussed who Isaiah was and we read his words from the Bible. After this we discussed various parts of his message, focusing primarily on darkness and light.

3) Here is an up-close photo of Isaiah, whom I am very proud of! Rose Marie loves him. Our Advent wreath sits in the center of our table, and now Isaiah stands in front of his candle, so he is a constant source of discussion these days. :) Thanks to the moms over at CGS MOMS for the wonderful inspiration!

4) Here is an up-close of Rose Marie's Advent wreath for coloring. After the presentation, she colored one purple candle with orange for a flame, and then taped a smaller image of the light which is on our large purple card.

5) The Purple card with our image of the light and Isaiah's prophecy:

I hope you all have a wonderful beginning of Advent! God bless!