01The hope candle
One candle is lit in a four-candle wreath. Introduce the Advent theme of hope. Romans 15:13.
A little color. A story to remember.
Advent Candle Coloring Pages for Preschoolers
Download 5 free advent candle coloring pages for preschoolers with cartoon artwork, individual printable PDFs and a complete A4 coloring pack.
ZIP · 588 KB · 5 PDFs + collection PDF
Choose a scene. Make it your own.- In the collection
- 5 coloring designs
- File types
- 5 PDFs
- Original PDF sizes
- A4
- Ready when you are
- Free to download
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How to print ↓Pick a coloring page
Download one design or collect them all. “Open to print” opens the file in a new tab, where you can use your browser or PDF viewer’s print button.
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02The peace candle
Two candles are lit. Talk about the good news of peace. Luke 2:14.
03The joy candle
Three candles are lit. Celebrate the joy announced at Jesus' birth. Luke 2:10.
04The love candle
Four candles are lit. Talk together about God's love. John 3:16.
05The Christmas candle
A central candle joins the four outer candles, with a manger picture for Christmas. Luke 2:11.
From screen to coloring table
Print, color, and enjoy.
Original PDF sizes: A4. Choose your paper size and use “Fit to page” when needed.
- Choose your designDownload an individual file, or download the ZIP and extract the collection first.
- Open and printOpen the downloaded file, then choose Print in your browser or viewer.
- Fit it to your paperSelect the orientation and paper size that suit the design, then “Fit to page.” Check the preview before printing.
About these coloring pages
Color, read and talk together
Use five simple candle designs to introduce Advent hope, peace, joy and love, followed by a Christmas picture centered on Jesus. These 5 child-friendly coloring pages use friendly cartoon artwork, clear outlines and open spaces for crayons. Choose a picture for a short activity at home, or print the collection for a Sunday school group.
Start by reading Luke 2:1-20 together. The references beside each design link to Bible Gateway so an adult can check the wording and context before discussing the picture.
What is in the printable collection?
- The hope candle: One candle is lit in a four-candle wreath. Introduce the Advent theme of hope. Romans 15:13.
- The peace candle: Two candles are lit. Talk about the good news of peace. Luke 2:14.
- The joy candle: Three candles are lit. Celebrate the joy announced at Jesus' birth. Luke 2:10.
- The love candle: Four candles are lit. Talk together about God's love. John 3:16.
- The Christmas candle: A central candle joins the four outer candles, with a manger picture for Christmas. Luke 2:11.
Keep the Bible and the illustrations distinct
An Advent wreath is a later Christian tradition, not an object described in Luke's birth account. Candle names, colors and order vary by church; these pages use hope, peace, joy, love and a central Christ candle. Children can color printed flames; real candles require adult handling. Clothing, facial features and background details are artistic interpretations. The images are original AI-assisted illustrations reviewed for this collection.
A simple activity for parents and teachers
Choose one page each week. Count the candles, say the theme word and connect it to the linked passage about Jesus. Let children choose their colors and talk at their own pace. A question such as “What do you notice?” can be more useful than asking them to guess a particular answer. Older children can find the passage in a Bible while younger children listen to an adult read.
Download and print
Each design has a separate one-page A4 PDF. The complete PDF contains the same 5 pictures in the order above, without extra cover pages. The ZIP includes the individual files and the complete PDF; it does not add more designs.
- Download the PDF you want to print.
- Choose A4 portrait, or use Fit to page for US Letter.
- Check the print preview and print in black and white at normal or high quality.
The WebP images are screen previews. Use the PDF files for printing. You may print copies for your own home, classroom or church group. When sharing the resource, share the article link rather than redistributing the files, and do not resell the designs.
Questions about these pages
How many different designs are included?
5. The individual PDFs, complete PDF and ZIP offer different ways to download those same designs.
Do children need to read independently?
No. An adult can read the scene titles and linked Bible passages aloud. Choose a simpler picture for younger children and allow extra time for detailed areas.
Are these a replacement for reading the Bible?
No. They are coloring activities to accompany the cited passages. Read the passage itself for the full account and context.
A few helpful answers
Can I download just one coloring page?
Yes. Each design has its own download link. The ZIP lets you save the collection at once.
Which file formats are included?
This collection contains 5 PDFs. Each download button shows the file type.
Which paper size should I use?
The original PDFs use A4. Choose the paper size in your printer and check “Fit to page” and the print preview.
