December Generations of Faith

Please Join in Prayer Matthew 28:19, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

Praise to the Holy Trinity Leader: Praise to the Holy Trinity Response: I praise You, Father all- powerful. I praise You, Divine Son, our Lord and Savior. I praise You, Spirit of Love.

Praise to the Holy Trinity Leader: One God, three Persons, be near me in the temple of my soul. Draw me to share in Your life and love. Response: In Your kindness grant to me and to my family the riches of Your mercy, and a share in Your blessing. May we come to the glory of Your Kingdom where we may love You for all eternity. Amen

December Announcements Christmas Giving Tree -Thank you for those who were able to be generous -Gifts need to be returned, unwrapped, ASAP. -Thank you for bringing in gift wrap. -Thank you to the middle school students and families who brought in hats and gloves/mittens.

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December Announcements Adult Faith Formation: Who Do You Say That I Am? Jesus: Person of Prayer Sunday, January 18 at St. Theresa: 3:30 – 5:00 PM or Tuesday, January 20 at St. Mary: 7:00 – 8:30 PM or Thursday, January 22 at St. Andrew: 7:00 – 8:30 PM

December Announcements Christmas Party for Children/Families -Sunday, December 14 -1:00-4:00pm -St. Theresa Parish Hall -See flyer for more information

December Announcements Christmas Masses Catholic Community of Billerica Dec. 24 th : 4:00pm – All Churches 6:00pm –St. Mary Church 10:30pm – St. Theresa Church Midnight –St. Andrew Church Dec. 25 th :8:30am –St. Mary Church 9:30am –St. Andrew Church 10:30am – St. Theresa Church

December Announcements Communal Penance/Reconciliation Service -Sunday, December 14 -6:30pm -St. Theresa Church

December Announcements First Penance Workshop Volunteers Saturday, January 10 11:30am (A-J) & 1:30pm (K-Z) Mrs. Meehan is looking for 8-10 Parent Volunteers to assist at each of the First Penance workshops. Please Nancy if you can help:

December Announcements Communication Update Did you get the following the November Generations of Faith? If not, then please give us your current address, and check your SPAM folder.

December Announcements Witness to Life 2015 – the 42 nd March for Life in Washington, DC Participate as a family – new option Sign up directly through the Archdiocese Possible High School Trip from the Billerica Catholic Community We are looking for adult volunteers in order to form a high school trip Contact Fr. Gerald or Mr. Carbrello (Middle School Coordinator) Registration closes December 8.

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The Trinity God the Father Jesus as God Holy Spirit as Go d The Trinity" usually means The Father, Son Jesus and Holy Spirit combined as God. Often it is called the Holy Trinity. "Triune" is from Latin combination three as one - or trinity. Triune is pronounced as try-yoon.

What do we mean when we say the Holy Trinity? The Trinity is the term used to signify the central doctrine or Teaching of the Christian religion -- the truth that in the unity of the Godhead there are Three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, these Three Persons being truly distinct,one from another. The most profound of all mysteries is the mystery of the Trinity.Christianreligiontruthunity

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God the Father in Heaven. God The Creator

Jesus the Son of God The Son is begotten, He comes from the Father alone

The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit comes or proceeds from both the Father and the Son.

God is three “persons” but one “essence.” The Father is just as much “God” as the Son and neither are “more God” than the Spirit.

Lets Play “Trinity” Family Feud! Possible answers are : GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#1: I am the third person of the Holy Trinity … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#2: My people call me Yahweh … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#3: I created the universe … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#4: I was a carpenter’s son while on earth … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#5: I come to you at Baptism … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#6: I died on the cross for you … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#7: People call me the Lamb of God … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#8: I give your soul grace and special gifts … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#9: I have prepared a place in heaven for you … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#10: Some of my symbols are a dove, fire, and water … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#11: I am the “rock” who “shelters” you … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#12: I am the savior of all people … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#13: I am in heaven praying for you … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#14: I fill people with courage to speak the truth..Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

#15: I want my will to be done on earth as it is in heaven … Who am I? GOD THE FATHER JESUS, GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT

Lets Hear it for our Winner!!!!!

BREAK OUT SESSIONS BEGIN Mrs. Meehan Grades 1 & 2 Mrs. Fergus Grades Mr. Carbrello Grades 6 - 8

Final Prayer God of Love, Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us. He is a sign of your love. Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent, As we wait and prepare for his coming. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior. Amen.

Closing Song: “I Rejoice” by Chris Muglia Who am I that you would see the possibility in me and say, “I choose you”? Who am I that you would see the emptiness in me and fill me with light? For all you do, for all you’ve done, for all your gifts, for all your love, For all the ways that you have given life … I rejoice in you, My Lord, for all you’ve done for me! Who am I that you, the Maker of the Universe, would let the sinner love you? Who am I to bow before you now and offer you a song when you need not my praise? For all you do, for all you’ve done, for all your gifts, for all your love, For all the ways that you have given life … I rejoice in you, My Lord, for all you’ve done for me!

December Announcements God of this City Tour Presented by Lift Ministries Wednesday, December 3 St. Theresa Church - 7:00-9:00pm Modern Music, Great Speaker, and a Prayer experience like no other! Opportunities for Reconciliation

December Announcements Adult Faith Formation: Who Do You Say That I Am? Jesus: Emmanuel Tuesday, December 2 at St. Andrew 7:00 – 8:30 PM or Thursday, December 4 at St. Mary 7:00 – 8:30 PM

December Announcements Christmas Giving Tree -Tags at the front table -Need: warm clothes, warm pajamas -Gifts need to be returned, unwrapped, by December 7. -Thank you for bringing in gift wrap. -Thank you to the middle school students and families who brought in hats and gloves/mittens.

December Announcements St. Andrew Christmas Fair -Saturday, December 6 -10:00am - 5:00pm -St. Andrew Church -Fr. Wilson Hall

December Announcements Collaborative Christmas Choir Concert Sunday, December 7 2:30pm St. Theresa Church