Read the Bible texts using different translations or age-appropriate children’s Bibles, act it out, use puppets or visual aids.

• Isaiah 62:10-12
• Psalm 98:1-9
• Titus 3:4-7
• Luke 2:1-20

Memorize

“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.” Titus 3:4-5a

Listen to and sing the songs that will be a part of this week's worship service.

• “Joy to the World” (Lutheran Service Book 387)
• “O Come All Ye Faithful” (LSB 379)
• “Angels We Have Heard on High” (LSB 368)

1. Names-Think of as many names that God calls us as you can and write them down. Then think of as many names for God as you can and write them down. How are those lists related?
2. Art-Read Titus 3:4-7 aloud, then create a piece of artwork from what you hear. (Define or explain any terms necessary.) If guidance is needed, choose one phrase to all create art on from the text. (e.g. washing; renewal; poured out)
3. The Christmas Story -Tell the Christmas story in your own words, picking up where the previous person left off. Then read Luke 2:1-20 to see if you missed anything. 

Recitation: The Benefit of the Sacrament of the Altar [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 233, Maroon p. 237, Black-p. 331]

Q & A: Assign one person to be the catechizer to ask questions and allow others to answer. (Guide them/provide unknown answers.)

• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2008 Questions 296 (Blue p. 234, Maroon p. 237)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 362-363 (p. 331-333)

Need a catechism? Let us know!

1. Share highs and lows of the day.
2. How have you seen God at work lately?
3. What does the Scripture reading teach about God?
4. What does it teach about people?
5. What is the key theme of the Scripture reading?
6. What do you learn about the key theme? How can you apply it to your daily walk with the Lord? (Yourself, your relationship with God or your relationships with others?)
7. Any cautions to heed? Any promises to anticipate?

• Adoration (Wow, God!): Proclaim at least three things that amaze you about God today.
• Confession (Sorry, God!): Confess, repent, and ask for forgiveness.
• Thanksgiving (Thanks, God!): Thank God for blessings, lessons, gifts, etc.
• Supplication (Please, God!): Ask God to intervene where you know of needs.