Advent Resources For Teachers
“Advent Is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man.’
– Pope Francis
Join Us this Advent in Daily Prayer and Reflection:
Link: Advent Christmas Calendar
Link: Advent Daily Reflections
Learn 360 CTN Advent Videos:
- The Days of Advent | Brother Francis
- The King is Born | Brother Francis
- How Can I Celebrate Advent | Gr. PreK-5
- In the Beginning: Fulfillment of the Promise | Gr. 3-5
- In the Beginning: Christmas Special | Gr. 3-5
- The Advent Wreath | Gr. 3-5 |
- Advent: Video Culture Class-British Holidays | Gr. 3-8
- Advent (A Jesse Tree Celebration Gr. 3-8
- Christmas: Who Came First Jesus or Santa | Gr. 6-8
- Unexpected-An Advent Reflection | Gr. 6-8
Additional Video Resources:
- What is the meaning of Advent | The Religion Teacher
- 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
- What Is Advent | St. Joseph Studios
- What Do the Nativity Ox & Donkey Symbolize | St. Joseph Studios
Loyola Press:
- Advent Lesson Plan Grades 1-3
- Advent Lesson Plan Grades 4-6
- Advent Lesson Plan Grades 7-8
- Preparing for the Birth of Jesus Activity
- Our Jesse Tree Activity
- The Jesse Tree
- Advent News Report
- A Message of Hope from Isaiah Newspaper Activity
- A Message from Isaiah Bookmark
- Advent Comic-Strip
- Advent Tree of Kindness
- Good Deeds Chain
Sadlier:
Additional Resources:
- 8 Practical Ways to Get Ready for Advent | Teaching Catholic Kids
- Advent Activities | The Religion Teacher
- Advent Crafts | Activity Village
- Journey to Bethlehem Advent Craft | Catholic Playground
- Advent Fun & Facts | Kiddle Encyclopedia
- Teaching Advent and Christmas | Catechists Journey
USCCB:
- Advent Calendar
- About Advent Wreaths
- Blessing of an Advent Wreath
- Blessing of a Christmas Tree
- Commentary on the Proper Prayers of Advent from the Roman Missal
- Blessing of a Christmas Manger for Nativity Scene
- Festival of Lessons and Carols
- Lectio Divina for Advent
- Liturgical Notes for Advent
- Parish Resources
- Pope Benedict XVI’s Spiritual Thoughts on Advent
- The “O Antiphons” of Advent
- Video Reflections on Wisdom
Novena:
- Novena de Aguinaldos in English | Christmas Advent Novena to the Infant Child Jesus | (for the family)
- Christmas Novena with Scripture