Pave His Path with Christa Chodkowski & Sue DiGangi.

Pave His Path with

Christa Chodkowski&

Sue DiGangi

Opening Advent Prayer"Jesus said to his disciples: 'Be constantly on the watch! Stay awake!...You do not know

when the Master of the house is coming.'" Mark. 13:33

All Together:In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

O Jesus, your voice sounds through the house of my world: “Be on your guard! Stay awake!”

Yet I hardly hear you. Busy with so much, I go about the things I do like a servant trapped in household routine, hardly giving a thought to what my life is about. My spirit within

has grown tired and you, my God, seem far away. How can I hear your voice today? Speak to my heart during this season of grace, as you spoke to your prophets and saints.

Remind me again of the journey you call me to make and the work you would have me do. I am your servant, O Lord. Speak to me in this holy season and turn my eyes to

watch for your coming. O Emmanuel, Jesus Christ,

desire of every nation, Savior of all peoples,come and dwell among us.

AMEN.http://www.cptryon.org/prayer/adx/admedit.html

• To help you gain an understanding of the benefits of using Pinterest (in your classroom and in other areas)

• To share Advent ideas from Pinterest• To create a take-home Advent Pinterest craft• To have lots of fun!

*All ideas you see today have come from Pinterest.com!

Our Goals for Today

What is Pinterest?

• A free digital bulletin board• A place to get and share ideas,

including:• Educational best practices• Recipes• Home Décor• Travel• Organization/DIY projects• Health/Wellness• Crafts….and more!

Pinterest.com

Let’s briefly explore…

http://www.pinterest.com/

The Pinterest possibilities for Advent are endless!

Christmas Acts of Kindness

Nativity House (instead of a Gingerbread House!)

Muffin Tin Advent Calendar

The Pinterest possibilities for Advent are endless!

Wise Men Handprint ArtPopsicle Stick Nativity

Baby Jesus!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:• 3 of your favorite Christmas

scrapbook strips• 2 brass fasteners (1.5”)• 12” of 1/8-1/4” ribbon• About 20” of your favorite Christmas

ribbon (1-1.5” wide)• 3-5 beads• A print of the 12 Prayers of Christmas• A permanent marker• A hole puncher• A pair of scissors• A copy of “The 12 Christmas Prayers”

Today’s Advent Craft

Today’s Advent CraftAs the craft begins,

students/teachers may read one of the 12 Christmas Prayers at a time. As each prayer is read, the corresponding term may be written on one of the ends of the scrapbook paper strips. In essence, students can create a beautiful ornament to take home, while conducting a brief prayer service!

Today’s Advent Craft: Step 1

Punch a hole in both ends and in the very center of each of your 3 scrapbook pieces.


Write the title of each Christmas prayer in between the holes on the front and back sides of your scrapbook strips. (In class, this is when you’d conduct the prayer service while crafting.)


Lay the strips down as shown to the left. Be sure all center holes match up with each other.


Attach the 3 strips with a brass fastener.


Bring the 2 ends of the top strip together, so that the holes match up.

Continue to do so with all 3 strips.


Attach the 2nd brass fastener through the single hole formed by all 3 layered strips.


Take the 12” thin ribbon, and make a knot at the end.


Twist the “U” end of the ribbon around the top brass fastener, at least twice, so that it is secure.


Slide 3 to 5 beads down the thin ribbon.


Pull the piece of wide ribbon through the loop, and tie a bow. The ornament is ready to be hung, and students will be able to share the prayers and ornament with their families for Christmas.

Email us if we can help in the future!!

Sue DiGangi = Kindergarten Teacher at St. Anthony School, Bristol – [email protected].

Christa Chodkowski = Middle School Teacher at St. Anthony School, Bristol [email protected] Have a

Blessed Advent!

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Pave His Path with Christa Chodkowski & Sue DiGangi.

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