Find new ways to draw closer to our Lord this Advent through books, Bible studies and family activities below!
Advent Activities
Create an Advent wreath.
- Activity Center: Advent Wreath – Loyola Press
Decorate a Jesse Tree.
- The Jesse Tree – Loyola Press
Count down to Christmas with an Advent Calendar.
- Digital Advent Calendar (coming soon!)
- Printable Advent Calendars – Loyola Press
Join or host an Advent Bible study.
- Advent Bible Study: A Journey to Bethlehem with Father John Echert (Local)
- Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story - Ascension Press
- And Hay Became Holy Devotional – Blessed is She
- Nativity Trail Advent Devotional for Families – Catholic Sprouts
Visit the homebound.
Serve at a soup kitchen, shelter, or women’s center.
Create an Advent Sunday ritual.
Make a special donation to your parish.
Go caroling door-to-door in your neighborhood.
Read about Advent and Christmas.
- See: What is Advent?
Enjoy Advent and Christmas music. (Pre-made playlists are available from most music-streaming services.)
Set up a nativity scene. (Don’t forget to put Jesus in the manger on Christmas day!)
Support your favorite charity either monetarily or with your time.
Watch a Christmas movie.
- Classic Christmas Movies – USCCB’s Catholic Current
Call a friend or family member who you haven’t talked to in a while.
Send Christmas cards to friends and family, and include a handwritten message in each one.
Invite friends and family into your home for a cup of coffee or home-cooked meal.
Books / Print Resources
Advent Reading: These Books Can Help Bring the Light – Word on Fire
Advent print materials - Ascension Press
Advent Devotional - Blessed is She
Advent Companion 2021 - Magnificat
Christmas print materials and books - Augustine Institute
Christmas books - Dynamic Catholic
Online Resources
The Coming of the Lord: Helping Children Prepare During Advent – National Eucharistic Revival
“Awesome Advent Resources” Blog Post - Blessed is She
Advent & Christmas Resources for Families - Catholic Sprouts
Listening for God: A Daily Advent Examen – Corpus Christi, Roseville
