More than 150 parents and children turned out for CHRISTmas Countdown. Following our December 2 children's Mass, parents and children enjoyed a meal of pizza, weiners-in-pastry, snack mix, and an array of home-baked cookies and desserts.
Three venues then welcomed parents and children, who divided into age groups. One area featured an age-appropriate Advent-wreath craft. On the other side of the room, children played games focused on Advent. Upstairs in church participants entered into an Advent meditation. After 30 minutes, groups rotated to another venue until everyone had made an Advent wreath, played a game, and experienced meditation.
If you took part in CHRISTmas Countdown, tell us what you thought of it by writing to our
Ministry Coordinating Commission. Tell us what you and your child liked, how you suggest we do future events differently, and what would interest you in the future.
Photos taken during the afternoon are posted on our
photo album page.