Finding Joy as We Find Jesus
A free Catholic Bible Advent activity for teens
In our free Advent activity, teens will use Scripture and special features from The Catholic Youth Bible® to encounter Jesus in a more meaningful way. This activity is well-suited to youth group, faith formation, or religious education use.
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What your teens will learn
In the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, young people will encounter the birth of Jesus and discover how those narratives are woven into their favorite Christmas carols. And it’s not just learning: teens will also be challenged to find ways to bring Christmas joy to those around them.
Everything you need
This activity has everything you need to teach right away:
- Scripture passages with unique Catholic features from The Catholic Youth Bible
- Gospel comparison chart from The Catholic Youth Bible
- Leader guide activity
- Go Forth: Special challenge page
Made to engage
Today’s teens want to dive deeper and engage from the heart. This activity will help them connect familiar carols to Jesus’ joyful birth. They will be inspired to spread Christian joy in an intentional way this Christmas, deepening their connection to Christ and their communities!
