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🕯️ Week 13: Advent Technology

Lesson Overview
Grade Level Grades 5-6
Duration 45 minutes
Curriculum Year B
STREAM Focus T (Technology), A (Arts), R (Religion)

Week 13: Advent Technology

🎯 Learning Objectives

STEM Objectives

Students will be able to: 1. Use technology for spiritual purposes 2. Create digital Advent resources 3. Apply design skills to faith content 4. Reflect on technology use during sacred seasons

Faith Integration Objectives

Students will be able to: 1. Understand Advent as preparation 2. Use technology to deepen faith 3. Share faith digitally with others

Week 13: Advent Technology

🙏 Faith-Reason Integration

Catholic Teaching Connection

Technology for Good — Technology is a tool that can draw us closer to God or distract us from Him. During Advent, we're challenged to use technology intentionally — for reflection, connection, and preparation rather than mindless consumption.

Scripture Connection

"Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths." — Mark 1:3

Theme Connection

Advent Themes: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love — one for each week of waiting. Technology can help us reflect on these themes and share them with others.

📚 Materials Needed

  • Computers/tablets

  • Digital design tools

  • Advent content resources

  • Project templates

  • Sharing platforms

📝 Lesson Procedure (45 minutes)

Opening Prayer (2 min)

"Come, Lord Jesus! Help us prepare our hearts for Your coming. May our technology use this Advent bring us closer to You, not further away. Light our path in this season of waiting. Amen."

Advent & Technology Reflection (8 min)

Sacred time and screens:

What is Advent?

  • 4 weeks of preparation

  • Waiting and hoping

  • Spiritual inventory

  • Making room for Christ

Technology challenge:

  • Average person: 7+ hours screen time daily

  • How much is intentional vs. mindless?

  • Does our tech use prepare us for Christ?

  • Could we use tech FOR spiritual growth?

Discussion:

  • "How could technology help Advent preparation?"

  • "How might it distract from it?"

  • "What would intentional Advent tech use look like?"

Possibilities:

  • Daily reflection apps

  • Digital Advent calendars

  • Prayer reminders

  • Faith sharing posts

  • Online giving/service

  • Virtual connection with distant family

Digital Advent Project (30 min)

Create technology that serves Advent:

Project options:

Option A: Digital Advent Calendar

  • Create interactive calendar

  • Each day: Scripture, reflection, challenge

  • Could use slides, website, or app tools

  • Include four Advent themes

Option B: Advent Reflection App Concept

  • Design app mockup

  • Daily notifications with Scripture

  • Prayer journal feature

  • Gratitude tracker

  • Service challenge suggestions

Option C: Advent Video/Media

  • Short video about Advent meaning

  • Music and visuals for reflection

  • Could be shared with school or parish

  • Focus on hope, peace, joy, love

Option D: Technology Fast Plan + Alternative

  • Design a technology fast (screen time limits)

  • Create offline alternatives

  • Plan for intentional use only

  • Include reflection questions

Project requirements:

  • Clear Advent connection

  • Four weeks/themes addressed

  • Could be shared with others

  • High quality design

Work time:

  • Plan your project (5 min)

  • Create/build (20 min)

  • Refine and prepare to share (5 min)

Sharing & Commitment (5 min)

Present projects:

  • Quick showcase of creations

  • How could these help Advent preparation?

Personal commitment: "This Advent, I will use technology intentionally by..."

  • One thing to reduce/eliminate

  • One way to use tech for faith

  • One way to connect with others

Closing Prayer: "Lord, as we wait for You this Advent, help us use our time and technology wisely. May every moment prepare us to welcome You. Help us find You in the quiet and share Your hope with others. Light the candle of hope in our hearts! Come, Lord Jesus! Amen."

📎 Home Connection

"We created digital Advent resources today! Ask your child to share what they made. Discuss family tech habits during Advent — could you do a tech-free evening each week? Use technology intentionally for faith? The four Advent themes are Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. How can your family embrace each one?"

✅ Assessment

  • Created quality digital Advent resource

  • Connected technology to spiritual purpose

  • Demonstrated understanding of Advent

  • Made personal commitment for season

Lesson Version: 1.0 — Year B | **