Advent Lesson Plans: 10 Topics & Free November Bulletins
Advent Lesson Plans
Are you ready with your Advent Lesson Plans? Advent is a special time leading up to Christmas and is often observed in the Christian tradition as a period of preparation and anticipation. During this time, you can focus on teaching various themes and concepts that are meaningful and relevant to the season. Here are the top 10 things to consider teaching during Advent.
Use this as a checklist as you set up your lessons for this next liturgical season, or simply use this Advent Bundle which includes all the information and resources you need to teach about Advent!
- The Story of Advent: Teach the significance of Advent, its history, and its place in the liturgical calendar. Particularly, explain how it is a time of reflection, hope, and expectation of Christ’s coming.
- Biblical Prophecies: Explore the Old Testament prophecies about the birth of Jesus, such as those found in Isaiah and Micah, and discuss their fulfillment in the New Testament.
- The Nativity Story: Teach the story of Jesus’ birth, as described in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Then, focus on the humble circumstances of His birth and the messages conveyed by the visitations of angels to shepherds and wise men.
4. Advent Wreath: Explain the symbolism of the Advent wreath, with its candles representing hope, peace, joy, and love, and the central Christ candle representing the arrival of Jesus on Christmas.
5. Symbols and Colors: Discuss the significance of traditional Advent symbols, such as the star, the manger, and the colors purple and pink, and what they represent in the Christian faith.
6. Waiting with Patience: Explore the virtue of patience and how Advent encourages us to embrace waiting as an essential part of life, just as people waited for the arrival of the Messiah.
7. Charitable Acts and Kindness: Teach the importance of performing acts of kindness and charity during Advent, reflecting on how the season inspires us to give to others as a way of emulating God’s love.
8. Preparing Our Hearts: Encourage introspection and personal growth during Advent. Discuss ways to prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming, such as through prayer, repentance, and forgiveness.
9. Simplicity and Humility: Discuss the lessons we can learn from the simplicity and humility of Jesus’ birth, reminding us of the value of these virtues in our lives.
10. Advent Hymns and Music: Introduce traditional Advent hymns and music. Occasionally, you could even have the class sing some carols which can help set the tone for the season and foster a spirit of worship and contemplation. In fact, this easy Christmas Carols sheet is a great way to start teaching the carols.
Remember that you have a whole season to teach students about Advent and you can infuse this message through all of your lessons!
Year B (2024): Catholic Kids Bulletins in English & Spanish
Do you want ONE file with a whole year of Catholic Kids Bulletins? It’s ready! As always, the monthly bulletins will remain free, but the yearly version is way more convenient.
In one easy download, you’ll get…
- A full year of bulletins
- Over 50 Catholic saints including Saint Anthony, Saint Kateri, and Saint Martin de Porres
- The entire liturgical year including Ordinary time, Lent, and Advent
- Holy Days of Obligation
- Holy Week
The Catholic Kids Bulletin worksheets (in English & Spanish) match up to the weekly Mass readings in the Catholic Church. There are also coloring pages that match the weekly Gospel reading. There are activities throughout the month, along with Psalm copywork and a wordsearch.
November Catholic Kids Bulletin
The FREE Printable Catholic Kids Bulletin worksheets match up to the weekly Mass readings in the Catholic Church. There are coloring pages that match the weekly Gospel reading. There are Mass activities throughout the month, as well as Psalm copy work and a word search. In addition, the order of the liturgy of the Mass along the top of each bulletin also helps kids follow along during Mass. Next, they can learn the order and structure of the Mass. Finally, a coloring page about a Catholic Saint teaches about Catholic History and saints.
Have you used Catholic Kids Bulletins before? If you have questions, check here…
Year B (2024): Catholic Kids Bulletins in English & Spanish: A Full Year of Mass Activities!
November Catholic Kids Bulletin
Noviembre Boletín para Niños Católicos
November Bulletins include…
- Ordinary Time
- Saint Martin de Porres
- Saint Leo the Great
- All Saints Day
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
- Advent
- Saint Cecilia
- Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Also–in the bulletins this month, your kids will earn that all the candles at Mass are made (at least partially) of BEESWAX. This might be a perfect time to buy a set of these!
These FREE Catholic Mass Bulletin Printables are offered each month in order to help young Catholics learn at Mass. For example, you are welcome to print and share with others. If you can afford it, click Support CKB on the left and then donate to help pay for the time and effort put into these pages. Thanks!
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