Christmas with the Chosen Trailer - To launch the Christmas season this December, The Chosen has created a special episode about the birth of Christ through the eyes of Mary and Joseph, mixed with an extraordinary lineup of musicians singing new and classic Christmas carols, including musicians featured on The Soul such as Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake, Maverick City Music and Matt Maher. Here is last year’s Christmas Special.
Hope - The Bible Project. In the Bible people who have hope are very different from optimists! In this video, they explore how biblical hope looks to God’s character alone as a basis for trusting that the future will be better than the present.
Advent Resources: Caritas Australia-Caritas Australia’s resources are divided into the four weeks of Advent. Explore the themes of hope, peace, joy and love as you reflect on the Gospel, pray, learn about the people that Caritas Australia serves and take action. There are resources for parish groups, children’s liturgy, youth ministry, secondary schools and primary schools.
Australian Catholics Advent Resources Guide- Use our Diocesan subscription to access resources that might be helpful in engaging students in reflection and conversation around Advent and Christmas.
Advent on Formed - Ideas to make the most of FORMED this Advent.
The Bridge -The Bridge is one of the primary resources of the National Centre for Evangelisation, an agency of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. It seeks to serve those who are striving to share their Catholic faith. Published electronically every two months, it provides stories of inspiration and faith formation. It will keep you up-to-date with Catholic events and resources.
The Christmas Story- A heartwarming retelling of the Christmas Story by children from St Pauls, Auckland.
