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Planning Ahead

FROM OUR EDITORS
December 21, 2025 – 4th Sunday of Advent
One way that people in Latin America anticipate celebrating Jesus’ coming at Christmas is by celebrating Posadas. But what is a Posada?

Posadas are popular celebrations that take place during Advent in Mexico and Guatemala. Some other countries like Colombia and Venezuela have similar festivities called Novenas. […]

Every week in the GROW newsletter, you will find helpful tips for teaching your Gospel Weeklies lesson, a reflection on the Sunday Gospel, and links to online resources. […] [READ MORE]

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SUNDAY’S GOSPEL
December 21, 2025 – 4th Sunday of Advent

Matthew 1:18–24

Joseph faces a dilemma in this Sunday’s Gospel. He is engaged to Mary, but she is pregnant and Joseph is not the father. By legal right, Joseph could […] [READ MORE]

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Over the Christmas Break

It’s not Christmas yet, but try to tell a young child that! We know that many of you will be suspending your classes over the Christmas holidays. You may wish to send home copies of […] [READ MORE]
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Saints for Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week is January 25–31, 2026. This year’s theme is “United in Faith and Community.” Start planning now by visiting ncea.org.

Three January saints have ties to Catholic schools and education: […] [READ MORE]
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Our Editors


David Dziena
Publisher

David Dziena is the Publisher of Pflaum Publishing Group. He has also served as Executive Editor and […]

Joan McKamey
Project Editor

Joan McKamey, project editor, joined the Gospel Weeklies editorial team in September 2016. […]

Erika De Urquidi
Bilingual Editor

Erika De Urquidi, bilingual editor, joined Bayard, Inc. in July 2018. During her 15 years as a professional translator […]