Looking for Advent resources for your Catholic family?
Advent is a time of preparing your heart for the celebration of Christ’s birth and growing in holiness, yet the hustle and bustle of the holidays can keep us from these things if we are not careful. Begin preparing now and be intentional about how you will spend your time.
We have some suggestions to help you and your family make the most of this wonderful season of spiritual growth!
7 Advent Resources For Catholic Families
1. The St. Andrew Novena
Pray this prayer with your family beginning on St. Andrew’s Feast Day (November 30th) until Christmas day. Try to pray it 15 times a day!
2. Mary On The Mantle
Mary on the Mantel is a fun Catholic alternative to Elf on the Shelf. Find more Catholic options and Advent resources HERE.
3. All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children
All about Advent & Christmas: Sharing the Seasons of Hope & Wonder with Children is a resource unlike any other. Explore the rich traditions surrounding Christ’s birth as you journey through Scripture to understand the story of salvation and discover the meaning behind many of our celebrations during Advent and Christmas.
Highlighting treasured customs from throughout Church history, All about Advent & Christmas features the stories of saints we celebrate throughout December and explains numerous other aspects of Catholic liturgy and teaching. With detailed illustrations to make the liturgical seasons come alive, All about Advent & Christmas will guide readers of all ages closer to the Savior whose birth we look to with joy.
Be intentional about the books you choose to read with your children during Advent! See our list HERE.
4. Jesse Tree
A shoot will spring forth from the root of Jesse!
Embark on a joyful journey through Advent! This interactive children’s book uses the beloved tradition of the Jesse Tree to bring the story of salvation alive. Unfold a flap each day in Advent to discover the key figures and events in the Bible, all leading to the greatest gift of all: the birth of Jesus Christ!
Then ask children to place the corresponding symbol on the magnetic Jesse Tree Board, which can be hung on the wall as a daily reminder of the countdown to Christmas. A beautiful and holy Advent calendar tradition!
Let the Jesse Tree be your guide as you prepare your hearts for the true meaning of Christmas.
5. Choose To Watch Catholic Media
Here are a few Advent shows we love for children:
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
6. Holy Heroes *Free* Advent Adventure
Holy Heroes offers daily emails with videos for reflection, printable activities, and feast day suggestions throughout Advent. Great for families with kids of all ages. Holy Heroes offers a variety of resources to help young families grow in faith during this season of preparation.
7. Listen to Advent at Ephesus
“This unique CD is recorded by the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles: a young, monastic order of Sisters located in rural Missouri, dedicated to prayer for priests. Advent at Ephesus includes an amazing variety of traditional Latin and English hymns, polyphony, Gregorian Chant, medieval harmonies and an original piece to prayerfully lead you through the sacred season in preparation for Christmas.”
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