What gifts were given to Jesus by the Magi?
(gold, frankincense, and myrrh) Say: Let me tell you a bit about each of these. Gold is familiar to most of us. We associate gold with wealth and royalty. Frankincense was often used by priests for worship in the Temple. Myrrh is a perfume and was used to prepare a body after death. We often understand this gift to foretell Jesus’ suffering and death. • Ask: What made these gifts special? (Accept all reasonable answers.) Tell the children that these gifts showed that the Magi truly recognized the infant Jesus for who he would be for them and for us: Savior. Say: We too are called this season to offer our gifts to Jesus. What might we offer to show that we recognize who Jesus is? (Accept all reasonable answers.) • Conclude by praying together that we will always recognize Jesus as our Savior, as the Magi did. Sing together “We Three Kings.” Making the Connection (Grades 7 and 8) Young people at this age are attracted to heroes. The genre of superheroes allows young people an opportunity
