The Angel Who Forgot His Lines: a Christmas Skit

Funny, heartfelt, and full of Christmas meaning

“The Angel Who Forgot His Lines” is a 15 minute Christmas skit about a nervous young angel named Eli who’s been chosen to deliver the biggest announcement in heaven’s history… but he keeps forgetting his line. As the angel choir rehearses, chaos unfolds—mixed-up words, dramatic angels, accidental snack references, and confused shepherds wondering why anyone would announce “cookies of great joy.”

Perfect for 5th grade and up, this skit uses humor, innocence, and warm storytelling to show that God can use us even when we make mistakes. Kids will love the physical comedy and timing-based jokes, while adults will appreciate the tender moment when Eli finally finds his courage and delivers his line with confidence.

Message: You don’t have to be perfect—God can use you just as you are.

Details:
• Length: ~15 minutes
• Cast: 8 children (expandable)
• Theme: God can use us even when we make mistakes
• Great for: children’s church, Sunday school, Christmas programs, family services, and youth performances

This skit delivers laughter, truth, and a beautiful reminder of why the angels came that first Christmas night.

 Cast: 8 children (plus optional extras)

• ELI – nervous young angel, kind-hearted, easily flustered

• ANGEL OF THE LORD – confident director/leader angel

• ANGEL JOY – enthusiastic, tends to shout the wrong words

• ANGEL RAY – dramatic, over-the-top, wants to turn it into a musical

• ANGEL GLORY – organized, clipboard type, always “helping”

• SHEPHERD SAM – curious, a bit sarcastic

• SHEPHERD LEAH – thoughtful, gentle, asks good questions

• NARRATOR (can be older child, teen, or adult)

• Optional extra shepherds / choir of angels