Little Advent Angel

A Catholic Advent calendar for kids ages 4 to 10

Give your child the Christmas story, not just the Christmas list

24 doors. 24 Bible stories. 24 small acts of kindness. A guided Advent that takes 3 minutes a day and turns December back toward Bethlehem.

Start Advent · $27See what’s inside Day 1

$27 until October 31, then $32.

  • Reviewed by a Catholic priest
  • Nothing to print
  • Phone, tablet or TV
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Hi, Emma!17 days until Christmas
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Emma’s nativity7 of 25 pieces
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Emma placed the first piece. 24 to go.

Why we made it

December fills up fast. The lists, the wrapping, the countdown to presents.

Ask a child in mid-December what Christmas is about, and you may hear the wish list before you hear about Bethlehem. Not because they don’t care, but because the list is what they see every day.

Most families have the books and the good intentions. But the story stays on the shelf, and the list keeps growing.

Then it clicked: kids don’t remember the Christmas story because someone told it once. They remember it when they live a little piece of it every day.

So each door pairs one part of the story with one thing to do: help like Joseph, say yes like Mary, share like the shepherds.

How it works

  1. 1Today: Day 0 opens and the first piece of your child’s nativity appears.
  2. 2Every Sunday in November: All Saints, Mary’s yes, the shepherds, Christ the King, and the first Sunday of Advent.
  3. 3December 1 to 24: one door a day, one piece of the story, one act of kindness.

By Christmas Eve, your child has built the whole nativity, and can tell you why every piece is there.

The one thing

Advent doesn’t fail because families don’t care. It fails because it all depends on you.

Remembering. Preparing. Explaining. Every single day of the busiest month of the year.

So we moved all of that into the calendar. The angel remembers. The story is ready. The mission is chosen. You just sit next to your child for 3 minutes.

From All Saints to Christmas Eve

Your family’s Advent, Sunday by Sunday and door by door

November gets your family ready. December opens one door a day, with the feast days on their real dates.

November · The Preparation Journey

5 Sunday gatherings
  1. Nov 1All Saints’ Day
  2. Nov 8Mary said yes
  3. Nov 15The shepherds and gratitude
  4. Nov 22Christ the King
  5. Nov 29Advent begins

December · 24 doors

One door a day
  1. Dec 1The first door opens
  2. Dec 6St. Nicholas
  3. Dec 8The Immaculate Conception
  4. Dec 12Our Lady of Guadalupe
  5. Dec 13St. Lucy
  6. Dec 24The nativity is complete

A day inside

Three minutes on the screen. The rest happens with you.

  1. Step 1

    Story

    A 3-minute animated Bible story, told by the guardian angel.

  2. Step 2

    Question

    One question with pictures. Every question has audio, so pre-readers can play too.

  3. Step 3

    Mission

    A small act of kindness to do at home, away from the screen.

  4. Step 4

    Prayer

    A short prayer with the angel. Then a new piece goes into the nativity.

Try it tonight, free

Do Day 0 with your child before you decide

It takes about 3 minutes. Your child hears the angel say their name, answers a question and places the first piece of their nativity.

  1. Step 1

    The angel says their name

    A short blessing, made for your child.

  2. Step 2

    One question, with pictures

    Every question has audio, so pre-readers can play.

  3. Step 3

    The first piece of the nativity

    A small mission earns it. 24 more to go.

Try Day 0 free

Free. No credit card. Takes about 3 minutes.

What parents worry about

Three worries, and what actually happens

  • The screen

    “Faith doesn’t come from a phone.”

    Agreed. That’s why the screen part is only 3 minutes. Every story ends with a mission your child does with you, away from the screen: help at home, share, say thank you.

  • Me

    “I’m not sure I can teach my kids about faith.”

    You don’t have to teach anything. The angel tells the story and asks the question. Your job is the best one: being there, and enjoying it with them.

  • December

    “December is chaos. We’ll miss days.”

    Then you’ll catch up. Missed doors stay open and still earn their piece. It’s built for real family mornings, not perfect ones.

What's included

Here's everything your family gets

5 Sunday gatherings + 24 Advent doors + a nativity they build + Sunday prayers with their name + 2 family videos to share.

  • Day 0, today

    Meet the guardian angel and place the first piece of the nativity.

  • 5 Sunday gatherings in November

    All Saints’ Day, Mary said yes, The shepherds, Christ the King, Advent begins.

  • 24 Advent doors

    December 1 to 24: a story, a question, a mission and a prayer each day.

  • A nativity your child builds

    Every finished day adds one piece, until the scene is complete on Christmas Eve.

  • Feast days on their real dates

    St. Nicholas, the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Lucy.

  • Phone, tablet or TV

    Nothing to print, nothing to download, nothing to prepare.

  • Bonus: a Sunday prayer with your child’s name

    Every Sunday in November, the angel prays with your child, by name.

  • Bonus: 2 family videos to share

    On November 29 and December 20, ready to send to grandparents and friends.

The value

What would you buy instead?

A children’s storybook Bible lists for about $25. A licensed LEGO Advent calendar costs about $45 this year.

Children’s storybook Bible

about $25

Someone has to read it; no activities, no character.

Toy Advent calendar

about $45

No faith in it.

Little Advent Angel

$27

5 Sundays and 24 days, your child’s name, and a nativity they build.

Neither one calls your child by name, or walks them to Christmas one day at a time.

Prices checked October 8, 2026: The Jesus Storybook Bible, publisher list price $24.99. 2026 LEGO Star Wars, Marvel and Disney Advent Calendars, $44.99 each in the US (LEGO prices as reported by StoneWars, May 1, 2026).

Start Advent for $27.

That’s less than $1 per gathering for 5 Sundays and 24 days.

  1. $27Until October 31Today
  2. $32November 1 to 28
  3. $37From November 29
  • Day 0, with the first nativity piece
  • 5 Sunday gatherings in November
  • 24 Advent doors, December 1 to 24
  • A nativity your child builds, piece by piece
  • Bonus: a Sunday prayer with your child’s name
  • Bonus: 2 family videos to share
Start Advent · $27

The price goes up to $32 on November 1.

Not ready? Hear a free blessing and try Day 0 first

Have more than one child? Add the Family plan for $8 at checkout: up to 3 children, each with their own nativity.

The 3-Door Guarantee

Open the first 3 doors with your child. If it’s not right for your family, email us by December 3 (or within 3 days of purchase, if you join after that) and we’ll refund every cent. No questions, no hoops.

Prices in US dollars.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When does it start?

Right away. Day 0 opens today, the Sunday gatherings start November 1, and the Advent doors open December 1.

When does Advent start in 2026?

Advent 2026 begins on Sunday, November 29, and ends on Christmas Eve, December 24. The November gatherings get your family ready before it starts.

How is this different from free Advent programs?

Free programs are great, and many send printables by email. This one runs on your phone or TV with nothing to print, calls your child by name, and turns Advent into a nativity they build with small acts of kindness.

What if we join late?

You’ll get every gathering and door that has already opened, so your child can catch up at their own pace.

Is it Catholic?

Yes. Every story and prayer is reviewed by Fr. John McCaulin, a Catholic priest, before it goes live.

What ages is it for?

Kids 4 to 10. Every question has audio, so children who can’t read yet can join in.

What if we miss a day?

The door stays open. Your child can do it the next day and still earn the piece.

Do I need to print anything?

No. Everything happens on your phone, tablet or TV.

What about siblings?

Add the Family plan at checkout: up to 3 children, each with their own nativity and progress.

Is my child’s information safe?

We only ask for a first name and age. Never a photo. Your child’s data is deleted by January 31, and you can delete it any time.

You have two choices this December

Choice 1

Let it happen the way it usually does: the lists, the rush, and Advent squeezed into whatever time is left.

Choice 2

Or give your child a guide who calls them by name, 3 minutes a day, and watch Advent become the part of December they look forward to.

This year, let Advent be the part of December your child remembers.

Start Advent · $27Not ready? Hear a free blessing and try Day 0 first

P.S. The first Sunday gathering is All Saints’ Day, November 1. Start today and your child won’t miss it. The price goes up to $32 the same day.

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$27 until October 31, then $32.