Advent Ideas

Simple, joyful ways to help children prepare their hearts for Jesus.

Children learn faith with their hands before their heads. Give them a candle, crayon, craft, or song — and Advent comes alive! Let’s make this holy season meaningful (and fun!) with activities that point to Jesus, teach virtue, and create lasting family memories.

1. Jesse Tree Ornaments

Use DIY or printable kits. Color a symbol each day, hang on a small tree, and celebrate with Scripture, a rhyme, and prayer.

2. Light the Advent Wreath

Sing “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” pray, and let kids blow out the candle — a holiest 90 seconds of the day.

3. Kindness Advent Calendar

Tiny hearts learn virtues: make someone smile, give a compliment, or draw a picture for Grandma.

4. Advent Prayer Spaces

Decorate a small shelf with purple cloth, a hidden nativity, and paper stars for good deeds.

5. Sing Advent Songs

Teach verses of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “People Look East,” and “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.”

Saint Quote

“Let us love God, my children, at the price of our little sacrifices.” — St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Those little sacrifices — coloring, sharing, lighting candles — plant seeds of holiness. Mama, heaven sees it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Advent start, and how can we prepare during its first week?

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas (between November 27 and December 3) and runs until December 24, and during the first week, families can prepare by following the Jesse Tree with daily ornaments and Scripture to teach salvation history while focusing on prayer and heart-filled anticipation.

What Are the Advent Colors? A Catholic Guide for Moms & Teachers

The Advent colors are purple for preparation and royalty, rose (pink) for joy on Gaudete Sunday, and white and gold for celebrating Christ’s purity, glory, and light.

How can families celebrate and prepare for the coming of Christ the King during Advent?

Families can celebrate by waiting joyfully, reflecting on the Jesse Tree stories (Days 8–14), reading Scripture, lighting candles, praying, practicing kindness, and continuing the celebration through all 12 Days of Christmas to prepare hearts for Christ’s coming.

Hi, I am Rebecca Even

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Catholic author, Speaker, Songwriter but not a singer, Rebecca Even is a wife and mother with a passion for working with women especially mothers of all ages.