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An Advent Encounter

The Christmas: Way of the Star is a guided series of testimonies, scriptures, reflections and prayers that follow the scriptural encounters leading up to the birth of Christ.

The Way of the Star is the journey of Jesus. It is also our journey. As you undertake this journey, be open to encountering Jesus in a new way this Christmas.

Christmas

A 12 part Way of the Star for families, individuals, parishes and schools.
Simply follow the guided testimonies, scriptures, reflections and prayers below.

Along with each session is a video reflection from Fr Trenton van Reesch and Christopher Gilroy from the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn.

These sharings have been tailored to begin a conversation that you can continue in a group context, or use in personal contemplation. These are all available at the bottom of this page.

The Way

The Christmas: Way of the Star series is perfect for groups or individuals, for families or friends, parishes or schools. To pray through the Way of the Star, follow these steps:

 

  1. Click on the Gallery to open up the guided Way of the Star;
  2. Alternatively, download the PDF using the buttons;
  3. Make sure you watch the video Reflections as prompted during each session.

If you are a leader in a school or parish, we would encourage you to Download the resources using the button.

Christmas: Way of the Star (Download)

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Christmas: Way of the Star (Gallery)

Welcome

Find the multimedia for the Way of the Star here. Make sure you watch the Welcome by Fr Trenton van Reesch and Christopher Gilroy by clicking on the video.

 

Below are the series of reflections that are integrated into the Way of the Star.

Welcome to Christmas: Way of the Star

Reflection Videos

Session One – Encounter with the Word

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Session Two – Encounter with Gabriel

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Session Three – Encounter with the Spirit

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Session Four – Encounter with Joy

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Session Five – Encounter with Bethlehem

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Session Six – Encounter with Innocence

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Session Seven – Encounter with Poverty

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Session Eight – Encounter with Fear

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Session Nine – Encounter with Wonder

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Session Ten – Encounter with the Star

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Session Eleven – Encounter with Evil

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Session Twelve – Encounter with Light

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