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Articles and Information
- Christmas from the USCCB (en Español)
- Finding God under the Christmas Tree from Loyola Press
- Keeping the Seasons for Advent and Christmas 2021-2022 (English/Spanish) from Liturgy Training Publications
- The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ from the Roman Martyrology from the USCCB (en Español)
Books
- Catholic Customs and Traditions: Advent and Christmas from Twenty-Third Publications
- Christmas: Season of Wonder and Hope from Little Rock Scripture Study
- Little Tree by e.e. cummings from the Poetry Foundation
- Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas BIble Stories for Kids from Jared Dees
- The Firstborn of God: The Birth of Mary’s Son, Jesus (Luke 2: 1-21) from Liturgy Training Publications
Lessons and Activities
- 3D Nativity Coloring Kit from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame
- 5 Ways to Mark Three Kings Day (Epiphany) from Sadlier (en Español)
- A Christmas Thank You Activity from Sadlier
- Build Your Own Bethlehem: A Nativity Scene and Activity Booklet for Christmastime from Liturgy Training Publications
- Catholic Curriculum based on the Movie The Star from NCCL (en Español)
- Christmas Ideas: A to Z from The Pastoral Center
- Create Your Own Christmas Season Booklet Activity Sheet from Liturgy Training Publications
- Epiphany Activity from Sadlier (en Español)
- Joy to the World: Christmas Celebrations, Customs and Crafts from many lands for use in church, school and home from The Pastoral Center
- Mary, Mother of God Kit from Sadlier (en Español)
- The Birth of Jesus Lesson from CatholicMom.com
- What Do I Wonder about Christmas? from Creative Communications for the Parish
- Wise Men Lesson from CatholicMom.com
- Wise Men Worksheet from CatholicMom.com
Multimedia Resources
- Celebrating Christmas Time from Liturgy Training Publications
- Celebrating the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord from Liturgy Training Publications
- O Holy Night: The King is Born from Brother Francis
Prayers and Prayer Services
- A Celebration of Peace Christmas Prayer Service from Sadlier (en Español)
- A Special Gift Prayer Card from Sadlier (en Español)
- Blessing of a Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene from the USCCB
- Blessing of a Christmas Tree from the USCCB
- Blessing of the Home and Household on Epiphany from the USCCB
- Epiphany Prayer Service from Sadlier (en Español)
- Holy Family Prayer Service from Sadlier (en Español)
- Prayer for Christmas Giving from Sadlier (en Español)
- Prayer for Epiphany from Sadlier (en Español)
- Prayer of Christmas Past, Present and Future Prayer Card from Sadlier (en Español)
Websites with Multiple Resources
- 11+ Catholic Christmas Season Prayers and Activities from Sadlier (en Español)
- Advent and Christmas Crafts and Activities for Kids from Catholic Icing
- Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas from the Sophia Institute for Teachers
- Christmas from CatholicCulture.org