The Prophecy of the Birthplace (Micah 5:1a)
- Catechist: "Bethlehem is 'least.' What else is little like Bethlehem?" Children: "The Mustard Seed." "The Pearl." "The manger." "Jesus." "The water in the chalice." "The paten and the chalice." "Mary."
The Prophecy of the Mother (Isaiah 7:14)
- Catechist: "What is so special about Mary?" Children: "She's holy." "She was made special by God." "She's the Queen of Heaven and Earth."
The Nativity and Adoration of the Shepherds
- 3-year-old, working quietly on her own, holding the angel in the air and speaking to the shepherds: “Baby Jesus is born. Don’t be afraid. Go find him with Mary.”
The Presentation in the Temple
- Catechist: “If you were Anna, what would you say to people?” 6-year-old child: “The Great Light is here. Don’t be afraid. Jesus is born!”