Advent Activity Games That Teach Jesus’ Family Tree and More!

The last week before Christmas break can be a challenge, but I’ve got two low-prep Advent Activities to keep kids engaged while reviewing Advent and Bible lessons from the year!

Advent Trivia & Jesse Tree Bible Bingo are here to help you keep your students engaged and learning. Advent Activity will keep kids focused and having fun even while they count the seconds until the break.

Whether you’re wrapping up your Jesse Tree unit, filling time between Christmas plays, or just looking for a meaningful way to keep kids focused during the excitement of the season, these games will make those final days both productive and enjoyable.

The last week before Christmas break can be a challenge, but I’ve got two low-prep Advent Activities to keep kids engaged while reviewing Advent and Bible lessons from the year! Advent Trivia & Jesse Tree Bible Bingo are here to help you keep your students engaged and learning. Either Advent Activity will keep kids focused and having fun even while they're counting the seconds until break. Whether you’re wrapping up your Jesse Tree unit, filling time between Christmas plays, or just looking for a meaningful way to keep kids focused during the excitement of the season, these games will make those final days both productive and enjoyable.

Advent Activity #1: Jesse Tree Bingo

This resource has everything you need for a low-prep, high-impact activity:

  • Jesus’ Family Tree Bingo Game
    • 40 Bingo cards and calling cards featuring key figures from the Old and New Testaments, including Mary, Joseph, David, Abraham, Ruth, and many others from Jesus’ genealogy.
    • Students will learn about these important figures from Jesus’ family tree as they play.
  • Genealogy of Jesus Guess Who Game:
    • Take the game to the next level with 25 PowerPoint slides with beautiful images of Old Testament and New Testament figures from Jesus’ family tree.
    • Each slide comes with 5 editable clues to help students guess the character step by step. Kids will be engaged in reading the hints and watching the image appear (so they’ll be less distracted during the game!)
    • The visual calling cards on the slides will help students keep track of who was called, saving you from endless repeats of “What did you say???”
Genealogy of Jesus Guess Who Game: Take the game to the next level with 25 PowerPoint slides with beautiful images of Old Testament and New Testament figures from Jesus' family tree.
Genealogy of Jesus Guess Who Game: Take the game to the next level with 25 PowerPoint slides with beautiful images of Old Testament and New Testament figures from Jesus' family tree.
Genealogy of Jesus Guess Who Game: Take the game to the next level with 25 PowerPoint slides with beautiful images of Old Testament and New Testament figures from Jesus' family tree.

Key Figures Included in Jesse Tree Bingo

This Bingo game covers a rich tapestry of Biblical figures in Jesus’ Family Tree:

  • Key Figures in Jesus’ Lineage: Mary, Joseph, David, Ruth, Abraham, Jesse.
  • Patriarchs and Matriarchs: Adam, Eve, Isaac, Jacob, Rebekah, and Leah.
  • Prophets and Kings: Solomon, Josiah, Hezekiah, Zechariah.
  • Faithful Witnesses: Enoch, Methuselah, and Noah.

Advent Activity #2: Advent Trivia

Advent Trivia is a fantastic way to get into the holiday spirit while learning about the traditions and history of this special season! Kids like to feel wise, so any trivia game can be fun. Here’s a set of Advent Trivia that you can use. I’m going to use them as a walk-the-room activity before we play any Advent games with the trivia. Here’s how I’ll use it first in my class.

  • Post Question cards around the room and corresponding Information cards nearby.
  • Give students a worksheet or notecard to write answers.
  • Divide students into pairs or small groups.
  • Students walk around, reading the Information cards to find clues and write answers.
  • Review answers as a class and discuss the Information cards to deepen understanding.

This Advent activity gets everyone moving, thinking, and celebrating together!

Advent Trivia is a fantastic way to get into the holiday spirit while learning about the traditions and history of this special season! Kids like to feel wise, so any trivia game can be fun. Here's a set of Advent Trivia that you can use. I'm going to use them as a walk-the-room activity before we play any Advent games with the trivia. Here's how I'll use it first in my class. Post Question cards around the room and corresponding Information cards nearby. Give students a worksheet or notecard to write answers. Divide students into pairs or small groups. Students walk around, reading the Information cards to find clues and write answers. Review answers as a class and discuss the Information cards to deepen understanding. This Advent activity gets everyone moving, thinking, and celebrating together!
Create an Advent Wreath The Advent wreath is a wonderful way to teach kids about the season of Advent. Each candle represents a different theme: hope, peace, joy, and love. This simple, yet powerful symbol can help Catholic kids focus on the coming of Christ and the themes of the season. Activity Ideas: Make a paper Advent wreath with colored construction paper for the candles. Ask students to draw an Advent wreath. This is also a great quick assessment about whether they understand and remember the parts of the wreath. Do a nature walk and ask the kids to collect evergreen options to create their own wreath around some pillar candles. We have this Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming tray on our table, full of evergreen gathered from the backyard and pillar candles. I love that it keeps the mess contained. If you want something super easy, you can get this Advent Wreath fabric to hang up and reuse every year. It's simple, doesn't wrinkle, and the kids can't knock it over! This year, I'm going to have my kids color this Advent Wreath Collaborative Poster. I'm excited to hear them reading and discussing all the words in the background.

Do you want more ideas for Advent Activities?

Check out more Ideas for Catholic Kids!

January Catholic Kids Bulletin

***There are THREE ways to get Catholic Kids Bulletins***

Looking for faith-filled resources to start the year? The January Catholic Kids Bulletins are here to help! Each printable bulletin includes activities, Gospel coloring pages, and saint stories to help children engage with the Mass. January features Mary, Holy Mother of God, the Christmas Season, Epiphany, Saint John Bosco, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Baptism of the Lord, and the start of Ordinary Time. Great for church, school, or home! Also available in Spanish: Enero Boletín para Niños Católicos.
Looking for faith-filled resources to start the year? The January Catholic Kids Bulletins are here to help! Each printable bulletin includes activities, Gospel coloring pages, and saint stories to help children engage with the Mass. January features Mary, Holy Mother of God, the Christmas Season, Epiphany, Saint John Bosco, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Baptism of the Lord, and the start of Ordinary Time. Great for church, school, or home! Also available in Spanish: Enero Boletín para Niños Católicos.
Looking for faith-filled resources to start the year? The January Catholic Kids Bulletins are here to help! Each printable bulletin includes activities, Gospel coloring pages, and saint stories to help children engage with the Mass. January features Mary, Holy Mother of God, the Christmas Season, Epiphany, Saint John Bosco, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Baptism of the Lord, and the start of Ordinary Time. Great for church, school, or home! Also available in Spanish: Enero Boletín para Niños Católicos.
Make every Sunday meaningful with the Full Year Catholic Kids Bulletin Bundle! ✝️ This set includes weekly Mass worksheets in English and Spanish that match the Sunday readings—perfect for teaching kids about the Catholic faith all year long. Each bulletin includes coloring pages, reflection questions, and Scripture connections to help children engage with the Word of God at Mass or in class. Great for teachers, parents, and parish programs! #CatholicKids #MassResources

These worksheets are designed to match each week’s Mass readings, making them perfect for engaging young hearts and minds during the liturgy.

  • ✝️ Gospel Coloring Connection:
    • Every bulletin features a coloring page based on that Sunday’s Gospel, helping kids reflect on the message through art.
  • ✨ Featured Saint of the Week:
    • Each week introduces a new Catholic Saint, sharing powerful and faith-filled stories to inspire young hearts.
  • ✍️ Engaging Weekly Activities:
    • From week to week, kids will enjoy a variety of fun activities like Psalm copywork, mazes, color-by-number pages, word searches, and more.
  • ✔️ Mass Outline at the Top:
    • A simple outline of the Mass is printed across the top of each bulletin, guiding children as they learn the flow and parts of the liturgy.

Have you used Catholic Kids Bulletins before? If you have questions, check here…

Click Below to Download

January Catholic Kids Bulletin

Enero Boletín para Niños Católicos

January Bulletins include…

Looking for faith-filled resources to start the year? The January Catholic Kids Bulletins are here to help! Each printable bulletin includes activities, Gospel coloring pages, and saint stories to help children engage with the Mass. January features Mary, Holy Mother of God, the Christmas Season, Epiphany, Saint John Bosco, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Baptism of the Lord, and the start of Ordinary Time. Great for church, school, or home! Also available in Spanish: Enero Boletín para Niños Católicos.
Looking for faith-filled resources to start the year? The January Catholic Kids Bulletins are here to help! Each printable bulletin includes activities, Gospel coloring pages, and saint stories to help children engage with the Mass. January features Mary, Holy Mother of God, the Christmas Season, Epiphany, Saint John Bosco, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Baptism of the Lord, and the start of Ordinary Time. Great for church, school, or home! Also available in Spanish: Enero Boletín para Niños Católicos.
Looking for faith-filled resources to start the year? The January Catholic Kids Bulletins are here to help! Each printable bulletin includes activities, Gospel coloring pages, and saint stories to help children engage with the Mass. January features Mary, Holy Mother of God, the Christmas Season, Epiphany, Saint John Bosco, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Baptism of the Lord, and the start of Ordinary Time. Great for church, school, or home! Also available in Spanish: Enero Boletín para Niños Católicos.

Follow Catholic Kids on Social Media for more ideas and resources to make it easier to teach your kids about our faith!

Facebook ✝️ Instagram ✝️ Pinterest

Spread the love