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Celebrate the spirit of Advent with our Advent Saints Coloring Book, a delightful digital download designed for families, educators, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the saints while enjoying a creative activity. This 25-page coloring book features a unique saint for each day from December 1 to December 24, highlighting their feast days and contributions to the faith, and a page for Christmas was a Nativity scene.

Each page includes:

• A fun saint coloring page, perfect for bringing out your creativity.
• An inspiring quote from or about the saint, encouraging reflection and discussion.
• A brief description of the saint's life, providing context and background to enrich the coloring experience.

The book concludes with a special Merry Christmas coloring page featuring Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, bringing the Advent journey to a heartwarming close.

***This Advent Calendar has the same set of Saints on daily table tent signs to decorate your table or classroom with a Saint of the Day throughout Advent alongwith these matching coloring pages.***

Saints Included:

• Saint Charles de Foucauld
• Saint Bibiana
• Saint Francis Xavier
• Saint Barbara
• Saint Sabas
• Saint Nicholas
• Saint Ambrose
• Immaculate Conception
• Saint Juan Diego
• Our Lady of Loreto
• Saint Maria Maravillas de Jesús
• Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Saint Lucy
• Saint John of the Cross
• Saint Virginia Centurione Bragelli
• Saint Eusebius of Vercelli
• Saint John of Matha
• Saint Joseph of Cupertino
• Saint Augustine Môi Văn Nguyên
• Servant of God Thea Bowman
• Saint Peter Canisius
• Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini
• Saint Marguerite D'Youville
• Saint Tarsilla

***If you also have this huge Saints Coloring Book, there are a few repeated saints (Saint Lucy, Immaculate Conception-- Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, Saint Juan Diego, Our Lady of Loreto, and Saint Nicholas). There are also some saints that have similar images that were adjusted to fit this coloring book. For example, Saint Padre Pio's image was adjusted to become Saint Peter Canisius. There are 12 completely new images in this coloring book along with the repurposed images.

How It Can Be Used:

• Family Advent Activities: Use the coloring book as a daily activity during Advent, encouraging families to come together and discuss each saint.
• Religious Education: Perfect for teachers and catechists looking to incorporate the lives of the saints into their lessons and foster excitement about Advent.
• Service Projects: Organize community service projects where children can create coloring pages to share with nursing homes or hospitals.
• Individual Reflection: Encourage children to color a page each day and reflect on the saint's life and message.

Who Would Use It:

• Families: Parents seeking engaging ways to celebrate Advent with their children.
• Educators: Religious education teachers looking for creative resources to teach about the saints.
• Youth Groups: Leaders wanting to inspire young people with the lives of the saints during Advent.
• Home Schoolers: Parents incorporating faith-based activities into their curriculum.

Benefits of Coloring Books:

Coloring books are a powerful tool for helping children understand the saints and get excited about Advent. Engaging in creative activities like coloring promotes fine motor skills, enhances focus, and fosters a sense of calm. As children color the pages, they learn about each saint’s story and virtues, making it easier for them to connect with their faith and the rich tradition of the Church. This Advent Saints Coloring Book not only entertains but also educates, creating meaningful conversations about the lives of saints and the significance of the Advent season.

Download your copy today and embark on a joyful journey through Advent, celebrating the saints along the way!

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Advent Activities Bundle

Advent Wreath Color By Number

Advent Lessons Including a Reader's Theater!