Advent and Christmas Resources for the 2025/26 School Year
As we approach the Advent and Christmas seasons, we want to let you know that Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ has a great selection of resources to help bring meaning and faith-filled celebration to these seasons of anticipation and joy!
Download the bulletins below to see all the ways students (and teachers) learn about Advent and Christmas in Unit 2 of each grade. Share bulletins with parents/guardians to help build school-home connections and encourage families to continue learning about Advent and Christmas at home! Don’t forget to include your school’s login information.
This year, Unit 2 starts during Week 13 (November 23–29), and Advent starts on November 30th. Check your When to Teach the Units Calendar on the Teacher Website!
2025/2026 Important Dates
- Ordinary Time: August 31–November 29
- Advent: November 30–December 24
- Ordinary Time: January 12–February 17
- Lent: February 18–March 29
- Ash Wednesday: February 18
- First Sunday of Lent: February 22
- Palm Sunday: March 29
- Holy Week: March 30-April 4
- Easter Sunday: April 5
- Easter: April 5-May 23
- Pentecost: May 24
- Ordinary Time: May 25-June 30
Bulletins
Teachers please share with your parents/guardians to help build the school-home connection and encourage families to continue learning about Christmas and Advent at home! Don’t forget to include your school’s login information.
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