Advent prayers for kids

Here are the 9 best ideas for devotionals, books, calendars or reading plans to use with your kids this Advent! Based on your kids' ages...

These 30 Christ-Centered Christmas Activities and Crafts for Kids were carefully chosen and brought together for use with your family this holiday season.

My heart has never been more ready for Advent! The wonder, the hope, the light- and the focus on a newborn King come to save us. Here is a collection of free ideas, activities, and printables to help your family and classroom enter into the Season. (Just a reminder- you are always welcome to share these resources with your classroom or parish- especially during these weird times when so many of us are trying to teach and minister "virtually" I'm happy to be of help! When possible, I always…

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Use this simple guide to Advent for children to explain what Advent is, the symbolism of Advent wreaths, and for more ideas for Advent crafts

Print your own acts of kindness printable for your kids for the holidays. This blank template is perfect for advent calendars, acts of kindness leading up to Christmas, and more. See more ideas for the holiday advent season on the blog.

The days left in Advent are dwindling, and I know as a teacher I am looking for activities to use in my classroom during the snippets of time before Christmas break. And I bet that parents will be looking for some tools to keep little hands busy while everyone is together over the Christmas Season. Shari Van Vranken of Catholic Paper Goods and I have worked hard over the past couple of months to make a huge collection of coloring and activities pages. Using the artwork and catechetical…

An Advent prayer for hope. In this prayer for the first week of Advent, pray for your heart to be filled with the hope of Christ, for his light to shine.

Kids are full of questions and sometimes it's helpful to have answers before they have a chance to ask! Use this resource (scriptures included) to answer common questions about why we celebrate Christmas. Understanding the deeper meaning behind the holiday is what brings great joy!

Explore 31 simple ways to make Christmas memorable with festive activities, family traditions, and thoughtful ideas that create joyful memories and bring loved ones together.