Now Available: The Religion Teacher’s Advent Activity Pack and Jesse Tree Kit.

The Internet is loaded with advent activities of all sorts and kids. Check out the following links to help guide your way. Here are some general advent activity hubs on the web. These pages have other great resources to check out:

USCCB Advent Home Page (USCCB.org)

Ignatian Advent Resources (Loyola Press)

Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Activities for Your Home and Classroom (Look to Him & Be Radiant)

100+ Simple Advent Crafts for Catholic and Activities for Kids (The Kennedy Adventures)

Truly Catholic Advent and Christmas Activities (Today’s Catholic Teacher)

The Religion Teacher’s Advent Activity Pack and Jesse Tree Kit (The Religion Teacher)

Catholic Advent Wreath Activities

Advent Wreath Crafts and Activities (Catholic Icing)

Advent Wreath File Folder Game (The Catholic Toolbox)

DIY Advent Wreath (CatholicCulture.org)

Paper Advent Wreath (Catholic Inspired)

Advent Wreath Craft (Sara J. Creations)

Easy Advent Candle Craft for Kids (Kindercraze)

How to Make an Advent Wreath (Boots and Hooves Homestead)

The Meaning of the Advent Wreath (Video) (The Religion Teacher)

Advent Calendar Activities

Using Printables to Create Personalized Advent Calendars (The Religion Teacher)

Advent Calendar: The True Story of Christmas (Sweeter than Sweet)

Advent Calendar Paper Chain (Activities for Kids)

Advent Countdown and Art Activity (Catholic Inspired)

Printable Advent Calendar (The Catholic Toolbox)

Advent Jesse Tree Activities

The Jesse tree tells the story of Jesus’ ancestry. It is a great way for students to connect the Old and the New Testament.

The Religion Teacher’s Jesse Tree Kit (The Religion Teacher)

Sample Jesse Trees (Catholic Icing)

Jesse Tree (Resources for Catholic Educators)

How to Create a Jesse Tree (CatholicCulture.org)

Advent Prayers

The prayers on the following websites will work perfectly as opening or closing prayers to each of your class sessions. Consider distributing a list of these prayers and having students select some for their private reflection during this liturgical season.

General Advent Prayers (Catholic.org)

The Great O Antiphons (Catholic-resource.org)

O Antiphons Craft Ideas (Catholic Icing)

General Prayers (Creighton University)

Advent Prayers for Teens (Engaging Faith)

Advent Prayer Service Ideas and Tips (The Religion Teacher)

What are the Advent O Antiphons? Video (The Religion Teacher) 

Advent Games

Advent Bingo (Loyola Press)

Advent Wreath File Folder Game (The Catholic Toolbox)

Printable Advent Game (The Crafty Classroom)

Advent Worksheets

The Religion Teacher’s Advent Activity Pack (The Religion Teacher)

Advent Wreath Word Search Worksheet (The Religion Teacher)

Advent Worksheets (Education.com)

Advent Printables (Activity Village)

Advent Books

Let’s Make a Jesse Tree (Amazon.com)

The Advent Jesse Tree (Amazon.com)

Welcome Baby Jesus (Amazon.com)

Joy to the World! Advent Activities for Your Family (Amazon.com)

Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas Bible Stories for Kids (Jared Dees)

Advent with the Angels: A Daily Devotional for Kids (Jared Dees)

Meaning of Advent

Video: What is the Meaning of Advent? (The Religion Teacher)

Video: What is the Meaning of the Advent Wreath? (The Religion Teacher)

Why is the third Sunday of Advent Pink? (The Religion Teacher)

Gaudete Sunday: 3 Things to Know about the Third Sunday of Advent (The Religion Teacher) 

Waiting and Preparation: Teaching Advent and Christmas (Catechist’s Journey)

Journey to Bethlehem Advent Craft (Catholic Playground)

The Religion Teacher’s Advent Resources