The Lighting Of The First Candle: The Good News Candle

Directions: Wreath should be on a low table around which children can gather. Share the idea of telling good news first and then conclude with the lighting of the candle. Each question posed signifies an opportunity for children to respond.

We all want to hear what is happening around us. If we see someone whispering to someone else or opening a letter or making a telephone call, we wonder, what is happening?

Our parents, our brothers and sisters, our friends at school ask, "Did you hear what happened?" Some things are good to hear about and some are not. Maybe you went on a wonderful trip or maybe you got the flu and had to miss a party. There is so much going on in our world everyday that many people watch a program called The New…