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Written by • December 19, 2020• 8:39 am• Social Media

13 Beautiful and Free Social Media Templates For Your Church

Year end free social media templates for charities

Reach your donors and followers on social media using our free, easy-to-edit templates and content ideas. Connect with your audience and be relevant! These social media image templates will help you create quick, consistent social media images even if you’re not a pro at Photoshop. Find Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram templates with content designed especially for Advent, Christmas and the year-end.

December 21 – Fourth Week of Advent

December 21 - Fourth Week of Advent
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What are your favorite Christmas traditions? Comment below.

December 22 – Fourth Week of Advent

December 22 - Fourth Week of Advent

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As you turn on the lights of your tree, remember these beautiful words from Pope Francis:

“The lights of the Christmas tree remind us that Jesus is the light of the world, the light of our souls that drives away the darkness of hatred and makes room for forgiveness.”

December 23 – Fourth Week of Advent

December 23 - Fourth Week of Advent

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Do you have a Christmas Creche or Manger in your home? St. Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first nativity scene in 1223. A lovely and meaningful way to honor the birth of Christ, bless your creche on Christmas Eve using this prayer:
God of every nation and people,
from the very beginning of creation
you have made manifest your love:
when our need for a Savior was great
you sent your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives he brings joy and peace,
justice, mercy, and love.
Lord, bless all who look upon this manger;
may it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus, and raise our thoughts to him,
who is God-with-us and Savior of all,
and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

December 24 – Christmas Eve

December 24 - Christmas Eve

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O, come let us adore Him

December 25 – Christmas Day

December 25 - Christmas Day

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Merry Christmas. From our parish family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Christ.

December 26

December 26

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Hark! The herald Angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!

December 27 – Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

December 27 - Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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Family is everything. Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Let us imitate the holy family in our lives.

December 28 – Holy Innocents

December 28 - Holy Innocents

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Today is the feast day of the Holy Innocents, the patron saints of all babies Today, let us pray for the safety and care of all children.

December 30

December 30

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Mass Schedule for the Solemnity of Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation on January 1st.
(insert mass times)

December 31 – New Year’s Eve

December 31 - New Year's Eve

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As we close out 2020 and look toward a new year, take time to reflect on the year and find the silver linings and blessings from the year.

January 1 – New Year’s Day

January 1 - New Year's Day

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Happy New Year. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2021!

January 1 – Solemnity of Mary

January 1 - Solemnity of Mary

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Today is the Solemnity of Mary, the holy Mother of God. As the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary has a unique position among the saints, indeed, among all creatures. Let us celebrate Mary and her unwavering Faith.

January 1 – World Day of Peace

January 1 - World Day of Peace

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Today is World Peace Day. In his message for the 54th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis appeals to us to foster a “culture of care” as a path to peace. Read his message here.


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