Third Sunday of Advent

Leader: Let us rejoice together in the light.
Children: John the Baptist was witness to the light
All: Let us also be witnesses to Jesus Christ, the light of the world
Leader: We join with sisters and brothers around the world,
lighting candles to mark our steps in this Advent journey.
Children: Today, we light the candle of Joy
All: We will rejoice in Jesus Christ, the light of the world
Leader: Let joy permeate the very depths of our being
Children: Let’s sing and shout and dance and play!
All:  Together, we proclaim to the world that, in Christ, we have joy.