21 6 4 12 17 19 10 3 5 20 11 13 Each number is hyperlinked to the relevant page. Just click on the number and you will move the that day. On the day page there is a Christmas tree which – when clicked on – will return you to page 1 So all you need to do is add your words to the day pages and you have your ‘Key Word Advent Calendar’ As you can see it only has the 15 days that we will be at school for. 14 18 7

Monday 3rd Theme of the first week of Advent is: Hope What do you hope for this Advent? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Tuesday 4th What does Advent mean? Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming. What does Advent mean? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.

Wednesday 5th Mary said “yes” when the Angel Gabriel asked her to be Jesus’ mother. What questions might God want you to say “Yes” to? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Thursday 6th Mary must have felt uncertain, but she put her trust in God. How can we put our trust in God? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Friday 7th John the Baptist was a prophet who helped prepare people for the coming of Jesus. He would shout, “Make ready the way of the Lord!” How can you get ready for Jesus’ coming? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Monday 10th Theme of second week of Advent is Peace. Start the week by making the sign of peace with someone. How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Tuesday 11th Many children live in areas of war and conflict. Say a prayer for them and ask for God’s peace for everyone. How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Wednesday 12th How can you share peace with people at school? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Thursday 13th How can you share peace at home with your family? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Friday 14th Say sorry to anyone you may have upset this week. How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Monday 17th The theme of the third week of Advent is: Joy! We are half way to celebrating Jesus’ birth. What are you doing to get your heart ready? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Tuesday 18th Thank someone who makes you happy today. How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Wednesday 19th How can you spread joy this week? What would make someone else happy? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Thursday 20th Discuss as a class what makes Christmas joyful. What are you looking forward to? How can you make Christmas joyful for others? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.

Friday 21st Thank God for the joyful things that have happened this week. Not long to wait now until we celebrate Jesus’ birthday! How can you remember Jesus this Christmas? How dark outside! But see- a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by. So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem. Candle, candle standing tall Jesus love is for us all See it standing oh so fine Now we’re going to make it shine Candle, candle burning bright Jesus is the world’s true light We'll light a candle each day and pray: O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way. May Christ our Saviour bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.