The Star
A Creative Re-telling of the Christmas Story through the Perspective of the Animals
This animated movie, out in theaters November 2017, is receiving the praise of critics, but even if your family does not see the movie, you can use parts of the family curriculum (including conversation starters) created by writers from the National Conference of Catechetical Leaders in collaboration with Sony Entertainment Productions. See the movie site at www.thestarmovie.com, and find the family curriculum HERE. (In Spanish HERE.)
There are six family lessons:
There are four sections: PRAYER, LEARN, REFLECT, ACT. You may rearrange components of the sections to fit your family’s needs. Be creative and have fun with the prayers, reflections, and activities as you strengthen the relationships in your family!
Sample questions from the lessons include:
The Well Planned Gal created a Family Discussion Guide exploring the idea of courage (to trust, to hope, to believe, to follow).
The Star also has its own Pinterest Page HERE - with more ideas to help you and your family explore the themes of the Christmas Story.
There are six family lessons:
- The Christmas Story
- Divine Providence
- Friendship
- Prayer
- Las Posadas
- Vocation
There are four sections: PRAYER, LEARN, REFLECT, ACT. You may rearrange components of the sections to fit your family’s needs. Be creative and have fun with the prayers, reflections, and activities as you strengthen the relationships in your family!
Sample questions from the lessons include:
- When did you first come to know God? Who told you about God? How did they tell or show you about God?
- How have you experienced God’s presence throughout your life?
- Recall a time when God was watching over you or protecting you. What happened? How did you know God was with you?
- Why are friendships so important to us? What qualities or virtues make good friendships?
- What can you do to spend time with God, and get to know him better? How can you improve your friendship with him?
- Who taught you to pray? What is your favorite way to pray?
- What do you know about your own birth? What can you share with your children about their own births?
The Well Planned Gal created a Family Discussion Guide exploring the idea of courage (to trust, to hope, to believe, to follow).
The Star also has its own Pinterest Page HERE - with more ideas to help you and your family explore the themes of the Christmas Story.
Video clips from The Star
The Trailer to The Star.
Life is Good. The Theme Song from The Star with Lyrics.
Music from the movie The Star.
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Meet Mary and Joseph in The Star.
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