Christmas: Celebrating the Birth of Jesus

 Christmas 2024: Celebrating the Birth of Jesus

This Christmas, we explore the mystery of God breaking into our existence not only to only save us, but also to enter into a deep relationship with us. 

But Christmas is not just one day! The Church dedicates a whole Season to Christmas, which is about 15-20 days long and ends with the Baptism of the Lord.

Experience the Christmas Season this year with your family! Below are some resources to help you and your family celebrate the Incarnation - when God became Man.

Christmas Mass Schedule @ SJE:

We hope you'll join us in prayer and worship as we celebrate the coming of Christ into the World! Please see below for our Mass schedule for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day. 

(Please note: Masks are now required at all indoor SJE Masses and events.)

CHRISTMAS EVE MASS TIMES:

4PM (Church)

4PM (Auditorium)

6PM (Church)

9:00PM (Church - SPANISH)

12Midnight (Church)

CHRISTMAS DAY MASS TIMES:

8AM (Church)

10AM (Church)

12Noon (Church)

For more details, visit our website - sjecm.org

We will be live-streaming select Christmas Masses on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeHomeStJohn 

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Mass Times

Vigil Mass: 12/31 @ 5PM

Day of the Solemnity: 1/1/25 @ 8AM, 10AM and 12Noon

Christmas for Families: 

Advent & Christmas Activities for Kids (catholicicing.com): CLICK HERE

Check out this webpage with Christmas resources for the whole family: CLICK HERE

"Nativity Coloring Book" (Includes QR Codes for Stories & Music): CLICK HERE

CHRISTMAS VIDEO RESOURCES:

The Christmas Story - Gospel of Luke (All Ages):

Grades 1-3

The Story of Christmas (Jesus is Born):

Grades 4-5

Mary & Joseph: A Christmas Story:

Grades 6 & Up (Junior High/High School)

"Symbols of Christmas" (Catholic Central):

"God Becomes Man"

Parents/Adults

"The Real Meaning of Christmas?" (Ascension Presents):

"Christmas: A Time for Hope" (Ascension Presents):