Children & Youth
Consider together what you have explored, what that means for each of you and how it might influence your daily lives. (10 mins)
Activities marked with an asterisk 
next to the activity title are in addition to the resources in the Ready to go sessions. Suggested timings for these activities are also shown. NB The inclusion of additional activities varies from week to week.
FOR CHILDREN
- Place a small branch or mini Christmas tree in the centre of the group and give everyone a bauble or other tree decoration.
- Ask the children, in their own time, to go and hang the decoration on the tree or branch and, as they do, to think about how they can be a sign of the good news this week, as many Christmas activities are happening.
Go with God 24/7
Encourage the children to put their faith into action
Do one thing differently this week to live for God and be a sign of the good news.
E A
Before you finish, give out the ROOTS at home resource to encourage faith at home.
Sing
To the tune: Hakuna Matata (chorus)
The season of waiting, what a wonderful chime.
We think of the prophets, Mary, John and signs.
We’ll wait for Jesus, make the most of this time.
These are special days, to sing God’s praise,
enjoy your Advent!
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
- Have an open and honest discussion to try and answer the question, ‘What should we do?’, remembering that John gave specific advice.
- Ask the young people to consider what they, as young people, in this time, should do to be a sign of the good news this week.
Go with God 24/7
If you do not already wear a cross or similar symbol of the Christian faith, consider doing that this week and being prepared to talk to others about what this sign means.
E S A
Before you finish, give out the ROOTS at home resource to encourage faith at home.
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