Sunday School Christmas Program

Celebrate the joy and meaning of Christmas with Sunday School Christmas Program, a heartwarming and easy-to-stage play designed for children Pre-K through Grade 6. With short, simple lines for each child, this charming program weaves together poetry, Scripture, and carols into a delightful journey through the Nativity story.

Children take turns reciting memorable lines and holding letters to form words like SHINE and HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS, all while reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas. Each group concludes their portion with a classic carol, and the performance closes with a powerful audience moment as “Go Light Your Candle” plays and everyone lifts a candle in response.

Whether you have a large or small group, this flexible script is adaptable to your needs. A perfect blend of joy, worship, and childlike wonder, this program is ideal for Sunday school presentations, church Christmas services, or community events.

Cast: as available

Bible Reference: Luke 2

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song:

• traditional carols at the end of each age group
• YouTube video “Go Light Your Candle” used at the end

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions:

• each person in the audience is given a candle (battery operated preferably)
• lines projected so audience can see what is being said

Time: 20

Sample of script:

2 & 3 year olds (optionally use the stronger voices)

1st child:      We're all here together

2nd child:     We've got a date.

3rd child:     We're so excited!

4th child:     We can't wait!

5th child:     Everything's ready!

6th child:     Nobody's late.

7th child:     Come on, get happy!

All:          Let's celebrate!

All clap hands

All sing Away in a Manger (or as desired)

4 Year olds
child holds up letter

S            Santa’s got my note in hand

H           Hope he remembers Spiderman

I            But I hope you guys understand

N           It's not Santa, Jesus is the reason

E           For this happy Christmas season

K & Grade 1:
child holds up letter

H            Happy birthday, baby Jesus

A            Angel's voices all around.

P             Purest love this night came down.

P             Placed among the fragrant hay

Y            You are born, our King today!

B            Bethlehem, the town asleep.

I             In a stable, with the sheep.

R            Roughest lumber for your manger,

T            The star above to guide the strangers.

H            Happy Mary, Joseph proud, watching o'er the little boy.

D            Down below the shepherds wake, listen to the songs of joy.

A            Angels bathed in glorious light,

Y            You are born, the King, tonight.

J            Jesus came from heaven on high

E            Every angel in the sky

S            Sang to him their lullaby

U           Until kings and shepherds came

S            Saviour is the baby’s name.

all sing a carol

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