Free Advent Resources

Free Advent Resources 
 
Some resources are from last year and will be updated soon.  Many of them are useable for more than 
one year.  New and updated resources will be updated on the website twice per week, so check back 
often for more links.  Resources are for families, individuals and catechists. 
 
A Liturgical Preparation Aid for the Seasons of Advent and Christmas.  This is more geared toward 
pastors and those preparing Liturgy, but you may want to review it and pass it along.  There is a Penance 
service in it, too, if you are helping prepare one for your parish. 
https://fdlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LP_Advent_Christmas_2022.pdf 
 
Loyola Press – free activities, and some offers to purchase 
booklets or materials.  Activities for classroom and for families 
are available, including online and 
printable calendars for adults and youth. 
https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/advent/ 
https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/advent/activities/ 
 
Sadlier Company – prayers and activities for kids, including an Advent calendar. 
https://www.sadlier.com/religion/blog/advent-catholic-prayers-advent-activities-for-kids 
 
The Catechist – prayer service for classroom or families, plus several links of other activities from 
previous years. 
https://www.catechist.com/the-lights-of-advent-for-your-students-and-their-families/ 
https://www.catechist.com/?s=Advent 
 
RCL Benziger - downloadable and printable resources for celebrating the season of Advent. 
https://www.rclbenziger.com/advent 
 
 
Ave Maria Press – a free download of a file meant to accompany 5-minute Prayers Around 
the Advent Wreath.  However, the discussion questions can stand alone without the 
booklet for families. 
https://www.avemariapress.com/products/advent-reflections-for-families 
 
 
EWTN Advent Calendar download - https://www.ewtn.com/missions/ewtn-family-calendar-digital-
217?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=fy23_family_calendar&utm_content=adgr
oup1&sc=FY0822SM1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkt6aBhDKARIsAAyeLJ1jsjdm2QESD3dG6-
dCvUKRU_9Nz2eOE4WzGCdsweiTAJ6O1jTIQWgaAqrsEALw_wcB 
 
 
CRS Advent calendar – sign up and get access to the daily Scripture, quotes and 
images.     https://www.crs.org/advent-calendar 
 
Best Advent Ever by Dynamic Catholic – video Advent reflections.  
https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/advent.html 

USCCB – offers a free printable Advent calendar.  Search the resource site for other activities and 
information.   
https://www.usccb.org/resources 
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year/advent 
 
 
Hallow – Lots of Advent calendar resources 
https://hallow.com/blog/advent-calendars/#printable 
 
 
 
Catholic Link – some older resources that can still be used in 2022 
https://catholic-link.org/5-free-advent-resources-will-help-focus-jesus-year/ 
 
My Catholic Life – Prayers, activities, other resources. 
https://mycatholic.life/advent/ 
 
Ignatian Spirituality - video commentary about works of art inspired by the Sunday Scriptures of Advent. 
https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/advent/ 
 
The Kennedy Adventures – Catholic Advent crafts for kids 
https://thekennedyadventures.com/catholic-advent-crafts-for-kids/ 
 
 
 
 
Creighton University – a one page resource with links to all of their Advent Resources 
https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Advent/site-index.html 
 
Catholic Icing – Jesse tree readings and printable ornament.  Check out 
the website for more Advent options. 
https://www.catholicicing.com/jesse-tree-readings-ornaments-and-free-
printables/ 
https://www.catholicicing.com/advent-and-christmas-with-kid/ 
 
 
Catholic Sprouts – a number of craft projects for families and catechists. 
https://catholicsprouts.com/advent-ideas-catholic-families/ 
 
The Religion Teacher – links to other sites with Advent ideas and activities. 
https://www.thereligionteacher.com/advent-activities/ 
 
The Catholic Toolbox – Advent wreath game for download. 
https://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2008/12/advent-wreath-file-folder-game.html 
 
Teachers Pay Teachers – some free activities, some have a cost. 
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:advent+for+catholics/Price-Range/Free 

Catechism Angel – Games and activities. 
https://catechismangel.com/tag/advent/ 
 
Catechist Café – links to resources for Advent, including videos, crafts, games, reflection 
https://catechistcafe.weebly.com/advent.html 
 
Busted Halo – Advent resources for families 
https://bustedhalo.com/ministry-resources/10-meaningful-advent-traditions-to-try-this-year 
  Advent in Two Minutes:  https://bustedhalo.com/video/watch-advent-two-minutes 
 
Praying In Color – downloadable coloring projects 
https://prayingincolor.com/resources/advent-christmas 
 
St. Marys Press – 5 ways to Jump Start Your Faith, plus a searchable list on the main website. 
https://www.smp.org/search/?s=resources&q=Advent 
https://www.smp.org/dynamicmedia/files/90624811c46f69e3af3df441fd51d606/5_ways_to_jumpstart
_your_faith_this_Advent.pdf 
 
Faithward – Jesse Tree printable ornaments 
https://www.faithward.org/jesse-tree/printable-jesse-tree-ornaments/ 
 
My Daily Visitor – you can sign up for to receive daily video reflections.  
https://mydailyvisitor.com/?utm_source=Marketing&utm_email=Omeda&utm_campaign=MKT-
My%20Daily%20Visitor&utm_term=5456C4984823H1Z&oly_enc_id=5456C4984823H1Z