We chose a cross because of Jesus’ cross and also because to looks a bit like St.

Just say this simple prayer: ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.’

Baby Jesus is strapped to his back. Then we covered the straps with his brown robe and had baby Jesus and His pouch sticking out the back He wore a robe like these robes: (The robes with hoods might work to hold baby Jesus) Kids Brown Nativity

In 1560 he entered the Society of Jesus and after his ordination he began to teach at Louvain (1570-1576

Anna the Prophetess was in the temple the day of Jesus Presentation. She was over-joyed to see Jesus and spoke about him to all who were there.(Luke 2:21-38) St. May our eyes always be open and able to see Jesus in the faces of others. God Bless.

are: The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35) The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15) Loss of the Child Jesus for three days (Luke 2:41-50)  Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17) Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30) The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross (Psalm 130; Luke 23: 50-54; John 19:31-37) The burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42; Mark 15:40-47)

At our house we have the three kings who are searching for baby Jesus each night! They are on the search for Jesus!   The only rule we made was that the three wise men have to find the Infant Jesus that belongs to their The wise men continue searching for Jesus until the feast of the Epiphany!  told our kids that our house is like the city of Bethlehem and the Wisemen are searching Bethlehem for Jesus

The wise men are searching for the infant Jesus and once again Caspar just can’t stay focused!

Our Wandering Wise Men have been happily searching for the infant Jesus and today they have finally found What a interesting little mess of stuff, but no baby! Now they are getting somewhere! but we are all very happy so see that our little friends have found what their hearts desired most: Jesus Praying you all had a wonderful Christmas Season and will continue to have a faith-filled days through to Jesus

were to buy them – Click on the images below: Are you joining us in the great search for the infant Jesus

Don’t be afraid to add images or statues of Jesus or Mary, of other saints, too!

Bambinelli Sunday is about a little boy who makes his own little Jesus out of clay. If your children are older or extra creative they may like to make their little Jesus fancier. Next make baby Jesus. Form an oval shaped ball that is smaller than your manger and hay. Place baby Jesus into the manger, on top of the hay. Here are a few finished baby Jesus figurines!

It was very easy and fun for the kids and we loved the sparkly glitter foam, which made very little mess

I’m trying to keep the focus on Jesus and giving to the needy, but I still feel like the season is almost For starters, my kids bother me less when they see me actively doing something. to realize why I enjoy creating things and I was having a splendid time meditating on the birth of Jesus Baby Jesus is a small oval shape. Use white paper to make circles to use as the heads. had the ground/hill glued down in front of the stable, I glued down Mary, Joseph, the hay, and baby Jesus

thought that was wonderful, especially since Joshua was one day shy of celebrating the same birthday as Jesus So we had a party to celebrate Jesus’ baptism, as well as, Joshua’s. It’s less messy that way. Otherwise, I might look more like Caleb does in the picture above!

For almost 10 years my kids have been enjoying a CD called ”Kids Sing for Jesus” by the Renna’s.

Joseph and Jesus than fairies! Here is Mary and Jesus sleeping (with their eyes open)!

, green, and pink markers: red, brown and yellow glue scissors Let’s start with the Sacred Heart of Jesus That’s it for the Sacred Heart of Jesus! ~*~ Now for the Immaculate Heart of Mary! Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us! May God Bless you all! ~Jen-Marie

Now for baby Jesus: Cut or break the bottom of the mini clothes pin off so it is the correct size.

Surround your kids with stories and images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints!  Which brings me back to the toy box…..The neat thing about this toy box is that my kids get to see Jesus -not very kid friendly) So I replaced the original picture with family friendly images of Mary and Jesus