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Prepare for the Holidays by Sharing Christ's Love

The holidays are a wonderful time to do a family check-in and prepare your hearts and homes for Jesus. Do you have room in your heart for Christ? Do you make time for Him?
Advent is a season of giving and hope, making it an ideal time for families to practice charity by sharing Christ’s love with others. Here are some meaningful ways parents can teach charity during Advent:
- Donate care packages. Call homeless shelters to see what items are most needed during the winter season (e.g., socks, toiletries, and gloves). Organize a family outing to purchase them. Prepare the care packages and, together, bring them to the shelter.
- Volunteer at the parish. Offer to help parish staff by setting up decorations, organizing events, or assisting with Advent services.
- Write cards for the sick and homebound of your parish. Create homemade Christmas cards for nursing home residents, hospital patients, or parishioners unable to leave their homes.
- Give the gift of presence. Visit a nursing home or assisted living facility to spend time with residents. Encourage children to sing Christmas carols or read short stories to residents during the visit.
- Pray for those in need. Create a family prayer list during Advent, praying for people in need. Add those mentioned during Mass.
- Teach children the value of giving. Encourage children to donate unused toys or clothes to those in need. Place a “sacrifice jar” in a prominent spot, encouraging everyone to put in coins whenever they make a small sacrifice. Donate proceeds at Christmas Mass.
Live the Little Way of St. Thérèse this month

St. Thérèse of Lisieux (October 1) discovered that even the smallest acts, when done with great love, bring joy to God and help us grow in holiness — even something as simple as picking up a thread from the ground. This month, consider encouraging children to “pick up” any of these small, loving threads together.
- Rise and shine. When your alarm goes off, rise up immediately with purpose and offer your day to God.
- Honor His name. Whenever you hear the name of God or Jesus, bow your head in respect. Let it be a simple reminder of His presence in your life.
- Be a thoughtful listener. Resist the urge to interrupt when someone’s speaking, and show you’re fully engaged by making eye contact. Your attentiveness can be a quiet
act of love. - Commit to what you do. St. Josemaría Escrivá said it best, “Do what you ought, and put yourself into what you are doing.” Whether it’s a big task or a small one, give it your full attention and effort.
- Spread kindness daily. Start small, like offering someone else the best piece of a treat before taking one for yourself.
- Embrace gratitude. Thank God each day for what you have, even when life feels difficult. Gratitude, even in hard times, is a courageous and beautiful act of love.
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