Free Printable Resources

Make Bible Characters and a nativity set. Use it as a family activity at home or amongst your congregation – it can also be used in church.  
Join Mary and Joseph on their journey towards Bethlehem, as we journey towards Christmas. 

Books from Mainly Music

Mainly Music often have some books for children and adults that give the message of Jesus at Christmas time. You can find all their books here and search for Christmas related ones like ‘A Patchwork Christmas’

Christmas at Home booklets

Have you seen these beautiful booklets for families. Two versions are available. Full of great ideas and fun traditions for families all designed to encourage conversations around the story of Jesus. Each activity follows the do, read and talk pattern. Perfect for playtime families and primary aged children. See some samples and order  here, $1 each + GST and shipping.

We Wonder Advent Podcast 

We Wonder is launching an Advent podcast – a contemplative devotional for children and adults. 
Keep an eye out for this years podcast: begins December 1st 

Listen to the 2019 advent podcasts

Advent in a Box 

Geared for families wherever they are. Building Faith have designed faith resources for at-home or on the go. Use these ideas to create your own advent in a box for households.They included an advent puzzle, Christmas tree ornament, prayer bookmarks, tea light candles, glow stick, advent calendar, wreath, Christmas story cubes.  

Bible Society Advent Activity Pack

This fun activity pack includes a pop up stable scene with 24 ‘advent calendar’ flaps, plus a 16 page activity storybook with colourful stickers. Ages 3-6.       
Available at Koorong for $14.99 

Finger Puzzle with Verses

These Christmas Finger Puzzles feature words to spell on the outside, numbered Christmas pictures on the next layer, Christmas related questions to answer, and Christmas Bible verses on the inside. These Finger Puzzles come in both full color and black and white versions (so kids can colour their own!)

Storybooks 

Look no further than Thalia’s website: https://sacraparental.com/ 
She has a fantastic post called ‘Top 10 Christmas Picture books that feature Jesus’. Each book comes with a description and a review. All the books you could need this Christmas season.