1. The Infancy of Jesus: A Savior is Born Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2 Monday, November 23, 2015Monday, November 23, 2015Monday, November 23, 2015Monday, November 23, 2015

2. Session 1: The Infancy of Jesus 1. 1.Highlights of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of St. Matthew include: a.The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. b.The visit of the magi, who were following a star. November 23, 2015November 23, 2015November 23, 2015

3. Session 1: The Infancy of Jesus 1. 1.Highlights of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of St. Matthew include: a.The Holy Family’s departure to Egypt and Herod’s slaughter of the innocents. b.The Holy Family’s return from Egypt to Nazareth. November 23, 2015November 23, 2015November 23, 2015

4. Session 1: The Infancy of Jesus 2. Highlights of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of St. Luke include: a.The foretelling of the birth of St. John the Baptist. b.The annunciation of the birth of Jesus from Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary. c.Mary’s visitation with St. Elizabeth. November 23, 2015November 23, 2015November 23, 2015

5. Session 1: The Infancy of Jesus 2. Highlights of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of St. Luke include: d.The birth of John the Baptist. e.The nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem. f.The announcement of the angels to the shepherds. November 23, 2015November 23, 2015November 23, 2015

6. Session 1: The Infancy of Jesus 2. Highlights of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of St. Luke include: g.The circumcision and presentation of Jesus in the Temple. h.The finding of the boy Jesus in the Temple. November 23, 2015November 23, 2015November 23, 2015

7. Session 1: The Infancy of Jesus 3. Both St. Matthew and St. Luke narrate a genealogy of Jesus. a.St. Matthew traces Jesus’ genealogy back to Abraham. b.St. Luke traces Jesus’ genealogy back to Adam. November 23, 2015November 23, 2015November 23, 2015

8. Session 1: The Infancy of Jesus November 23, 2015November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 For Discussion: 1.Divide into small groups. Based on the evidence in the text, answer the following questions: a.Who is Jesus? b.What is Jesus’ Kingdom? 2. Report your discussion to the large group.