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[This is for reference only. Please do not read it at Mass]
The last Sunday of Advent brings us to the event immediately preceding the coming of Christ, the
Annunciation. This was the crucial ‘act’ in the drama of human history. The actors: God, his messenger
and a young girl.
In response to the need and cry of sinful humanity, God was sending his only Son Jesus to save
the world. But he awaited first the response of Mary, his chosen instrument. As the angels waited
perhaps, with bated breath, Mary responded with her beautiful fiat:
“I am the handmaid of the Lord! Let it be done to me according to your word.”
It was her response that brought Jesus into the world and changed the course of history.
We lead the children to look at Mary and to emulate her, for God wishes to use each one as his
instrument. Each one is called to receive Jesus and to give him to
the world: to our families, friends, neighbours and anyone in need.
INTRODUCTION:
Celebrant: How many of you have acted in a drama?... Maybe it
was just a small ‘fun-drama’ with your friends.
• Sometimes children play ‘house-house’ where one child is the
mother, one the father, one the baby… Suppose no one wants to
be the baby and everyone wants to be the mother… then the
whole game is spoilt.
• Two thousand years ago, God was planning a wonderful drama.
The people of the world were waiting for a Saviour and God was
ready to send his son Jesus. But first he had to ask the one he
had chosen to play the most important part in the drama. That
person was (who?)… Mary. Would she say yes, or no? We will
hear about this in the Gospel today.
Psalm: 47:1-2,7-8.
Commentator: Listen to the Gospel, especially to Mary’s reply to
God’s messenger.
All of you nations, clap your hands God is ruler of all the earth!
and shout joyful praises to God. Praise God with songs.
The Lord Most High is fearsome, God rules the nations
the ruler of all the earth. from his sacred throne.
NB. All Readings are taken from the ‘Lectionary for Masses with Children’ canonically approved for use in the USA.