There are so many wonderful activities out there for young children.
My kiddos are getting older, so reading scripture
and lighting the Advent candles is the perfect activity for them.

On this page you can find your Advent scriptures 3 ways:

1. Open the pdfs below the videos for a printable of the weekly verses with prayers.
2. Scroll down to find the verses listed here with links to Biblegateway.com.
3. Scroll to the bottom to find printable bookmarks in case you want to use your own Bible!

Week One Family Devotional

Family Advent Devotional Week One (pdf)

Week Two Family Devotional 

Family Advent Devotional Week Two (pdf)

Week Three Family Devotional

Family Advent Devotional for Week Three (pdf)

Week Four Family Devotional

Family Advent Devotional for Week Four (pdf) 

Christmas Eve

Family Advent Devotional for Christmas Eve  (pdf)

 

Weeks 1-4 of Advent Readings

Nov 30 First Sunday of Advent:

Psalm 18:28
Genesis 2:15-3:15
Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7
Psalm 14
Mark 13:24-37

Dec 7 Second Sunday of Advent:

Romans 13:11- 12
John 3:19-21
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85
2 Peter 3:8-14
Mark 1:1-8

Dec 14 Third Sunday of Advent:

Luke 1:67-79
Joel 2:24-26
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

Dec 21 Fourth Sunday of Advent:

1 John 1:5
Isaiah 7:10-16
Luke 1:26-38

Dec 24 Nativity of Our Lord/Christmas Eve:

Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)

Bookmarks for the readings

Advent Scripture Bookmarks

I found the prayers on this website, which has the order of worship for lighting the Advent Wreath in church. Thank you for sharing the season with us!