15 - St. Mary and Archangel Gabriel

Introduction:

What are we celebrating in a few weeks? Christmas. What is Christmas? Jesus’ birthday. Who is the mother of Jesus? St. Mary. Do you remember how the angels look? Our story today is about an angel who came to say good news to Saint Mary. Saint Mary is very special because she is the Mother of our Lord Jesus.

Lesson Outline:

St. Mary lived in God’s house and was happy to serve there. One day as she was doing her work, all of a sudden, Archangel Gabriel was standing in front of her. She was so surprised that an angel came to her. Gabriel the Archangel said to her, “Be happy Mary, God loves you so much, and He is with you. Blessed are you among women.” Then the angel told her some very happy news. He told her that she was going to have a baby boy who will be very special, because He is the Son of God and a great King. He told her that His name will be Jesus. St. Mary was very amazed to hear that. She said, “I will do whatever God wants.” Then the angel left. St. Mary was very happy and praised God. God chose St. Mary to be the mother of Jesus. We call St. Mary blessed, because she is the mother of Jesus. This means she is the Mother of God (Theotokos). This is something very special. Have you seen the pictures of St. Mary in the Church? Who is she carrying? We love St. Mary very much, because she is Christ’s mother and she takes care of us and helps us and prays for us.

Memory Verse: 

“Blessed are you among women” Luke 1:28

Song: An angel came from Heaven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4B1I3QK7-4

An angel came from Heaven 

From heaven, from heaven,

An angel came from Heaven 

To bring good news 

The angel’s name was Gabriel 

The angel’s name was Gabriel 

The angel’s name was Gabriel 

To bring good news 

He came to see a lady, a lady, a lady 

He came to see a lady

To bring good news 

The lady’s name was Mary 

The lady’s name was Mary 

The lady’s name was Mary 

To bring good news 

He said, “You’ll have a baby, a baby, a baby, a baby!” 

He said, “You’ll have a baby!” 

To bring good news 

The baby’s name was Jesus

The baby’s name was Jesus

The baby’s name was Jesus

To bring good news