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=Religious Education Year 6=


 * Assignment: Liturgical year**

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Matthew 2:1-12 []

 //**1**// When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. //**2**// Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to adore him. //**3**// And king Herod hearing this, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. //**4**// And assembling together all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where Christ should be born. //**5**// But they said to him: In Bethlehem of Juda. For so it is written by the prophet: //**6**// And thou Bethlehem the land of Juda art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come forth the captain that shall rule my people Israel. //**7**// Then Herod, privately calling the wise men, learned diligently of them the time of the star which appeared to them; //**8**// And sending them into Bethlehem, said: Go and diligently inquire after the child, and when you have found him, bring me word again, that I also may come to adore him. //**9**// Who having heard the king, went their way; and behold the star which they had seen in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the child was. //**10**// And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
 * The offerings of the wise men: the flight into Egypt: the massacre of the Innocents.**
 * //11//** And entering into the house, they found the child with Mary his mother, and falling down they adored him; and opening their treasures, they offered him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh//.//
 * //12//** And having received an answer in sleep that they should not return to Herod, they went back another way into their country.

Catholics set up their tree and their nativity.
 * What Catholics do to mark the event in Matthew 2:1-12**

The church is decorated with a nativity set and a decorated tree.
 * Church decorations**

Research http://www.ehow.com/about_4795496_church-seasonal-decorations.html

Christmas

 * 1) Poinsettias, holly, evergreen boughs and even a live or artificial tree are the staple at many churches for Christmas. This holiday marks the birth of Christ and is easily the most well-attended mass of any congregation. Red, green, gold, white and silver are common colors, with bows often placed on the ends of the pews or festooned around the altar. Angels are also regularly seen in churches around Christmas.

Nativity

 * 1) One of the largest and most elaborate decorations that often grace churches during Christmas is a nativity scene. Some churches will erect this depiction of Jesus's birth out in the yard, while others will place it in the back of the church or even near the altar. The figures can be of any size and material, from minuscule hand-carved wood to larger-than-life light-up plastic, and will include the baby Jesus in a manger, Mary, Joseph, the three wise men and often an angel and various livestock such as sheep or donkeys.

The special ritual in which the congregation participates at this time are
 * Special rituals**


 * Midnight mass
 * Nativity
 * Christmas Presents