Christmas Eve Services in Naperville (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 8, 2026 · Checked weekly

8 churches in the Naperville area with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 4 have posted 2026 times so far; the others held Christmas Eve services in recent years and usually post their times in late November or December. Every listing links to the church's own page, so you can check the latest schedule before you go.

The short version

  • 8 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 4 have posted 2026 times so far.
  • Earliest family service: Noon at Good Shepherd Church.
  • Latest service posted: 11:00 PM at Good Shepherd Church.
  • 1 church streams Christmas Eve online.
  • 5 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

Planning the rest of the season? See Christmas events for kids in Naperville and Christmas train rides in Illinois.

Kelsey Lizee Cecil with Rally, the real corgi

Why we made this

A story my mom wanted to write. So I wrote it for her.

On Christmas morning in 2020, I found out I was pregnant with my son, Holden.

Read Kelsey’s story

That same day, my mom went into a coma. She never woke up. Two months after her memorial, I lost my dad too.

My mom had spent years telling me about a story she wanted to write: a little corgi named Rally who rides the train to visit his "grand-paw-rents." She never got the chance. So I wrote it for her.

Rally Takes the Train is a picture book about Rally's first train ride. He packs his turtle toy, his green bone and his orange ball, and meets the conductor. Then he goes through a dark, scary tunnel and finds the light on the other side. Every page is hand-painted in real watercolor. My kids will never meet their grandparents, but this book is how they get to know them.

In college I was a religion minor, and I believe Rally Takes the Train was made for all children, from all religions in the world.

Christmas could have become the hardest day of my year. Instead, I decided to use Rally to bring Christmas magic to as many families as I can.

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Christmas Eve service times in Naperville

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
NoonCalvary Church of NapervilleService
NoonGood Shepherd ChurchFamily
2:00 PMGood Shepherd ChurchService
3:00 PMSt. RaphaelMass
3:00 PMSt. RaphaelMass
3:00 PMSt. Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchFamily
3:00 PMSt. Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchMass
4:00 PMGood Shepherd ChurchService
5:00 PMSt. RaphaelMass
5:30 PMSt. Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchMass
6:00 PMCalvary Church of NapervilleService
7:00 PMGood Shepherd ChurchService
7:30 PMSt. RaphaelMass
9:30 PMSt. Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchService
10:30 PMSt. Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchMass
11:00 PMGood Shepherd ChurchService

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Naperville

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Good Shepherd Church

Southeast Naperville

  • NoonAll-Family Worship Service, Contemporary (Led by the Children's Ministry team)
    Family
  • 2:00 PMWorship Service, Concurrent Contemporary & Traditional
  • 4:00 PMWorship Service, Contemporary
  • 7:00 PMWorship Service, Traditional
  • 11:00 PMWorship Service, Acoustic

1310 Shepherd Drive, Naperville, IL 60565

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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

Catholic · North Naperville

  • 3:00 PMChildren's Mass with Christmas Pageant (Christmas pageant during this Mass)
    Family
  • 3:00 PMMass in the Gym
  • 5:30 PMChristmas Eve Mass
  • 9:30 PMChoir Concert
  • 10:30 PMChristmas Mass with Proclamation of Christmas

1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563

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St. Raphael

Catholic · East Naperville

  • 3:00 PMChristmas Eve Mass (Church)
  • 3:00 PMChristmas Eve Mass (Gym)
  • 5:00 PMChristmas Eve Mass (Church)
  • 7:30 PMChristmas Eve Mass (Church)
  • Midnight (Dec 25)Midnight Mass

1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60540

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More Naperville area churches with Christmas Eve services

These churches held Christmas Eve services in past years. Most post 2026 times in late November and December; we check every week.

Christmas Eve services by tradition in Naperville

Churches whose tradition we have confirmed, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order, in the same format.

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Naperville

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in the Naperville area hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.

How many churches in the Naperville area hold Christmas Eve services?

This page lists 8 churches in the Naperville area with Christmas Eve services. 4 have posted 2026 times so far; the rest held Christmas Eve services in past years and usually post times in late November or December.

What is the earliest Christmas Eve service in Naperville?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is Noon at Calvary Church of Naperville and Good Shepherd Church.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Naperville?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 11:00 PM at Good Shepherd Church.

Which churches in Naperville have a family or children's Christmas Eve service?

Churches with a family or children's service posted for 2026 include Good Shepherd Church and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Family services are usually earlier and shorter, often with a children's pageant or simple songs.

Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from Naperville?

Yes. Calvary Church of Naperville lists a livestream for Christmas Eve. Each church's page has the link.

Are there Christmas Day services in Naperville?

Yes. St. Raphael also lists a Christmas Day service on Friday, December 25, 2026.

Which parts of the Naperville area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Central Naperville, East Naperville, North Naperville, South Naperville and Southeast Naperville. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Naperville?

The 8 churches on this page include 2 Catholic, 1 Episcopal, 1 Lutheran, 1 Presbyterian and 1 United Methodist. Catholic: St. Raphael and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Episcopal: St. John's Episcopal Church.

Which Naperville churches have not posted 2026 Christmas Eve times yet?

Grace United Methodist Church, Knox Presbyterian Church, St. John's Episcopal Church and St. Timothy Lutheran Church held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

Which Naperville churches had a family Christmas Eve service last year?

Grace United Methodist Church, Knox Presbyterian Church, St. John's Episcopal Church and St. Timothy Lutheran Church held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in Naperville post their Christmas Eve times?

Most churches post between late November and mid December. We check every church on this page each week and add 2026 times as soon as they appear on the church's own page.

Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Naperville?

Yes. This page lists 2 Catholic churches in Naperville with Christmas Eve services, including St. Raphael (East Naperville) and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (North Naperville). St. Raphael has posted 2026 times starting at 3:00 PM.

Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Naperville?

Yes. This page lists 1 Episcopal church in Naperville with Christmas Eve services, including St. John's Episcopal Church (Central Naperville). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Naperville?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in Naperville with Christmas Eve services, including St. Timothy Lutheran Church (North Naperville). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Naperville that holds a Christmas Eve service, in the same format. Churches with 2026 times come first, with family services at the top and then by start time. No church pays to be listed or to be placed higher.

Is this page connected to any church or faith?

No. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book. This is a free public listing of Christmas Eve service times and addresses, and it does not endorse any church or faith.

How can a church add or correct its listing?

Church staff can email kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com with the church's name and a link to its Christmas Eve page. We check corrections against the church's own page, usually within 24 hours.

Where can I find Christmas Eve services elsewhere in Illinois?

Our page for Illinois lists every city we cover in the state, with Christmas Eve services by city and by tradition.

Where can I find Christmas events for kids in Naperville?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Naperville lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, each checked on the host's own website.

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A free public listing. Rally Takes the Train is a children’s book and does not endorse any church or faith. Every church is listed the same way, and no church pays to be listed or placed higher. Times come only from each church’s own page; check it before you go. Church staff: send corrections to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com.

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