What to Include in an LDS Christmas Sacrament Program

Quick answer: An LDS Christmas sacrament program follows the usual order of sacrament meeting (presiding, conducting, music, opening hymn, invocation, sacrament hymn and the sacrament), then a Christmas program of scripture readings from Luke 2 and Matthew 2 between musical numbers, followed by a closing hymn and benediction.

By Madi, Love Art Home Co. · Updated October 2026

A Christmas sacrament meeting program follows the usual order of the meeting, with musical numbers and readings about the Savior's birth in place of most talks. Here's what to include so nothing gets missed on a busy December Sunday.

The order of the meeting

1. Presiding and conducting

2. Organist and chorister (or music director)

3. Welcome and announcements

4. Opening hymn: title and number

5. Invocation

6. Ward business, if any

7. Sacrament hymn and the administration of the sacrament

8. The Christmas program: readings, speakers and musical numbers

9. Closing hymn: title and number

10. Benediction

Christmas hymns wards often choose

• Joy to the World

• O Come, All Ye Faithful

• Silent Night

• Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains

• Angels We Have Heard on High

• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Check your ward's hymnbook for the current numbers.

Tips that make it easier

• Readings from Luke 2 and Matthew 2 give the program a simple story arc between musical numbers.

• List every performer by name. Families keep these programs, especially when children sing.

• Make a phone version. A digital program helps visitors and saves paper; a QR code sign at the door makes it easy to find.

• Invite friends. Christmas is the Sunday visitors are most likely to come. A matching invitation makes sharing easy.

Done-for-you Christmas program templates

If you'd like a program you can edit in Canva in a few minutes, the Watercolor Christmas Tree bundle and the Black and White Nativity bundle each include the sacrament program, invitations, a welcome sign and a ward Christmas party flyer. The nativity design is low-ink and copier friendly.

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11)

Frequently asked questions

What is the order of an LDS Christmas sacrament meeting?

Opening business and the opening hymn, invocation, sacrament hymn and the sacrament, then the Christmas program of readings and music, a closing hymn and benediction.

What scriptures are read in a Christmas sacrament program?

Most wards read the nativity account in Luke 2 and the wise men in Matthew 2. Some add Isaiah 9:6 or the signs of His birth in Helaman 14 and 3 Nephi 1.

Are there talks in a Christmas sacrament meeting?

Often there are one or two short talks, or none at all, with readings and musical numbers taking their place. Your bishopric decides the format.

Can I make a digital Christmas sacrament program?

Yes. Many wards share a phone version through a QR code at the chapel doors. Edit the program in Canva, then download it as an image or PDF to share.

What should go on the back of the program?

A Christmas scripture, a short invitation to learn more about Jesus Christ, or ward announcements for the holidays.

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