The Advent tradition of creating a Jesse Tree comes from the verses in
Isaiah and Matthew that speak of Jesse, the father of King David. On each
branch hangs a picture of some of the forty-two generations of Jesus’
ancestors from both the Old and New Testaments. The pictures of the Holy
Family are often placed at the top. This kit offers two options designed
to make the Jesse Tree project accessible to any family, class or parish. Option 1: Prepare an actual tree with designs from
do-it-yourself three-dimensional ornaments. Option 2: A Jesse Tree Poster with
pre-drawn ornaments to be colored and attached. This three-piece kit also
includes a short history of the Jesse Tree, suggested Scripture verses for
each ornament, and a Jesse Tree prayer service.
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Advent Resources:
From the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops we receive the following words of encouragement:
Advent,
Christmas and Epiphany in the Domestic Church
An outstanding new activity book full of wonderful ideas for
children and families! Includes activities such as making an advent
wreath, cloth Nativity figures, Advent and Christmas songs, recipes
for special cakes and breads, stories of special saints for the
season and related activities, plus how to make gift boxes,
table-top and Christmas tree angels, as well as many coloring pages.
All home-tested by Peter and Catherine Fournier, founders of
Domestic-Church.com. Spiral-bound softcover.
Click here for more information on this resource.
Advent calendars Click here to purchase your advent calendars from
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Beginning
on the first Sunday of Advent the liturgical season of
Advent
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