Target audience: High school students, upper grades.Duration:9 lessons of 45 minutes.Includes a test.

Learning Objectives:The student can identify and highlight key words and phrases in the announcement of Jesus' birth.The student can explain which parts of the text resonate with them and why they are important.The student can ask questions about parts of the text that they do not understand.The student can creatively process the Christmas story by creating a birth announcement card for Jesus, using symbols and colors that align with the Christmas message.Key Concepts:Monotheism: The belief in one God.Influence: Emphasizes the role of Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.Content:Key Terms:Bethlehem: The birthplace of Jesus.The Census: The event that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.Shepherds: People who heard the good news of Jesus' birth from the angels.Angels: Messengers who announced the birth of Jesus.Symbols:Star: The constellation that led the wise men to the birthplace of Jesus.Manger: The place where Jesus was laid after His birth.Shepherd's Staff: A symbol of the shepherds who spread the news of Jesus' birth.

Learning Objectives:The student can describe the key figures in the Christmas story (such as Mary, Joseph, the angels, and the shepherds).The student can explain what the message of the angel to Mary was and what the significance of this message was.The student can explain what it meant for a woman at that time to be unmarried and pregnant, and the social consequences this had.The student can describe the role of Joseph and explain why his decision to support Mary was important in the culture of that time.The student can explain the role of the shepherds in the story and understand why they were the first to hear the news of Jesus' birth.The student can describe the message of the angels to the shepherds and explain why this message was important for the shepherds and for us.Content:Key Figures: Description of Mary, Joseph, the angels, and the shepherds.Message of the Angel to Mary: Explanation of the announcement of Jesus' birth and His role.Unmarried and Pregnant: What it meant for a woman at that time to be pregnant without being married.Role of Joseph: Explanation of Joseph's decision to support Mary and its cultural significance.Role of the Shepherds: Why the shepherds were the first to hear the news of Jesus' birth.Message to the Shepherds: What the angels said to the shepherds and the importance of their message.