December 24, 2024

Christmas Eve: At The Vigil Mass (A, B, C) 13

Key Passage

Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel (Matt 1:23).

Questions

Adults: Where do you recognize God's presence in your life?

Children: What is your favorite part of the Christmas story?

First Reading • The Anointed One

Isaiah 62:1-5 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 89:4-5, 16-17, 27+29 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Paul's Address In The Synagogue

Acts of the Apostles 13:16-17, 22-25 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • The Genealogy And Birth Of Jesus

Matthew 1:1-25 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Christmas Eve: Mass At Midnight (A, B, C) 14

Key Passage

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. (Isa 9:5)

Questions

Adults: Why is knowing Jesus important in your life?

Children: How do you experience Jesus when you give a gift to someone else?

First Reading • The Prince Of Peace

Isaiah 9:1-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 11-12, 13 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Transforming Of Life

Titus 2:11-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • The Birth Of Jesus

Luke 2:1-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)