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When presented individually, the prophesies are offered to the children in a very simple, quiet way. Children learn that these prophesies are words spoken by prophets and recorded in the Old Testament. The prophets are people who listen very attentively to God's voice and then speak His words to others.
Whenever we read from the Bible in Atrium, we light a candle. (God's Word is a light unto our path.) The catechist reads, and re-reads, the words of the prophesy in a quiet, slow manner. The catechist will invite simple, brief reflection. The response of the children, particularly at the youngest ages, may be silence. The closing invitation might be, "Is there something you would like to say to Jesus?" Or, "Is there a song you would like to sing?"
Not all the prophesies are presented in any given year because CGS Levels are designed as three-year cycles. The "Level I" prophesies (those presented for the first time in Level I) are shown below. Some may choose to use these within family prayer during Advent.
Prophesy of the Light, Isaiah 9:1
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.
Prophesy of the Names, Isaiah 9:6
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Prophesy of the Place (Bethlehem), Micah 5:2
But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah,
from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel,
whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.
Prophesy of the Mother, Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.
Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.
Prophesy of the Star and Scepter, Numbers 24:17 (middle only)
A star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel.
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