Season of Advent Calendar, Activities and Prayers

As the Church prepares to celebrate the birth of Christ and anticipates his coming, you can involve students in the joy of the season with an Advent calendar, activities, and prayers for home or the classroom.

Season of Advent Prayers & Activities

The word Advent means “coming.” The season of Advent helps us to prepare for the coming of the Son of God, the Light of the World.Children in primary and intermediate grades learn that the season of Advent is a time to prepare to celebrate the coming of the Savior. The Advent season is a time to pray to God, seek his forgiveness, and work for peace. Young children can strive to help other people see God’s love during Advent.

Download an exclusive Advent Calendar for families. The calendar includes a family activity for each day of the Advent Season!

Voices of Advent Lesson & Prayer Celebration

The meaning of Advent season is two-fold, reminding us both to remember the past and to look to the future. Advent is also a time to direct our hearts and minds to the joyful expectation of Christ's Second Coming. Download a colorful Voices of Advent Lesson with a prayer celebration and suggested activities for children.

Prayer for the Advent Wreath Prayer Card

During Advent, reflection and prayer help us to maintain awareness of God's mercy towards us. In this time of Advent, let us remember that mercy comes hand in hand with love and solidarity. Let us go out and heed those in need of our help and lead them to the mercy of God in Heaven. Download the Prayer for the Advent Wreath Prayer Card and herald it to all our brothers in Christ.

Advent and Christmas Lesson & Prayer Celebration

The liturgical year begins with Advent, the four weeks prior to Christmas. It is a season of preparation, waiting, and anticipation. Christmas is both a feast and a liturgical season. Each day of the Christmas season renews the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Celebrate with this 4-page Advent and Christmas lesson and prayer celebration.

Advent Activities for Teens

Engage Catholic teens during the entire Advent season with a kit offering an eBook, a prayer service, and a mini lesson specifically designed for students in grades 7 and 8. Download the Celebrating Advent with Junior High School Students Kit now.

Advent Light Activity

The Advent season helps us to prepare for the coming of the Son of God, the Light of the World. Download an Advent Light Activity to share with kids as you teach about the Advent season to remind them that Jesus is our light.

Advent Adventure Activity

Celebrate the season of Advent with a symbolic journey on the “Road to Holiness.” Find four weeks worth of prayers to pray and mini travel guides for students in a downloadable activity. Download an Advent Adventure Activity with prayers and reflections for students during the season.

Advent Blooms Activity

In this activity, children will color the blooms on an image of a Christmas cactus to represent times during Advent in which they share God’s love with others. The Advent Blooms Activity is a lovely way to help introduce young children to Advent and keep them focused on sharing God’s love throughout the season.

Prayer for Lighting the Advent Wreath

Advent's light is a beacon of hope and a call to trust in the presence of Christ's love shining in the midst of our darkest days. We invite you to download thePrayer for Lighting the Advent Wreath Prayer Card to use at home or in your parish.

Prayer for Advent Grace

What distractions keep you from discovering the beauty of Advent? We invite you to download a Prayer for Advent Grace Prayer Card, and use it in your parish or home.