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For several years I’ve seen references to Jesse Trees. What is a Jesse Tree? A Jesse Tree represents the family tree of Jesus Christ. The tradition of the Jesse Tree dates back to the middle ages. The name “Jesse Tree” comes from Isaiah 11:1, “Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, and a Because of this, there are many versions of the Jesse Tree.

This simple activity is for celebrating the Transfiguration of Jesus. This “sun-catcher” is meant to resemble the gleaming white light that Jesus had shown on the mountain Color the background behind Jesus. Now cut out the circle and the Jesus shape. Tape wax paper to the back so the light can shine through Jesus.

What better way to pray to Jesus!? Glue the Jesus resurrected circle on to the Monstrance’s center circle. a small piece of clear tape attach the Eucharist to create a door that opens to reveal the image of Jesus

🙂 Elizabeth modeled her Jesus figure after Playmobil and Lego people.

The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus and Jan. 3 is the feast day of the Jesus’ It’s a perfect project to help your children meditate on Jesus and His many names! I collected names of Jesus and tested the sizes of the letters and the boxes to be sure that this is Jesus! The goal of the child: To fill the large letters that spell the name JESUS with as many “Name of Jesus

From the feast day of Jesus Baptism to Candlemas (The Presentation) I often reflect on Jesus’ “quiet Jesus’ “quiet life” is the time when Jesus was a child growing into a man; a time when He was helping Jesus calls us to the same contented, humility that He had, and that can be very hard for us. Jesus and His thirty hidden years can show us what we are meant to strive for. I often think of Jesus’ “quiet life” on snowy days.

This craft project is to help children understand that Jesus is truly present in the Holy Eucharist. Although Jesus is hidden, He is truly there. This reality can be very difficult to comprehend. The Eucharist in this craft opens to reveal Jesus.   The Eucharist in this craft opens to reveal Jesus. Glue the Jesus circle in the Eucharistic ray circle.

Moore or Hobby Lobby will have them for about $1 each) Picture of Jesus (we used stickers) ”Jesus is Although they were all different, each one included a picture of Jesus, as will as a label that read: ”Jesus is Our True Treasure!”  It\’s amazing what a mess paint and sequins can be in the hands of a four year old!!  And she has been showing-off her ”Treasure Box with Jesus” to everyone!! later!!

We told the kids that the glowing eggs are a symbol of Jesus as our guiding light and our Salvation! 

They are on the search for Jesus! They may be small but they are on the go! Over the last few weeks they have been hunting high and low for Baby Jesus! But we know that they won’t find Jesus until the Epiphany! The only rule we made was that the three wise men have to find the Infant Jesus that belongs to their Searching for Jesus ~ Day 3 Now on this morning we weren’t sure if they are looking for Jesus or a free

On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit appeared as wind and fire (Tongues of Fire) This craft is meant to help remind children of those two symbols. This spinning pinwheel was a great party favor for our “Catholic Church Birthday Party”. Plus, it’s pinless so even little kids can have one! You will need: A new pencil 3-inch pipe cleaner Paper Pinwheel- (Download is below) Scissors Hole puncher Glue (something fast-drying…glue sticks work) Download the Pinwheel Here: Instructions:  Cut out the paper pinwheel square. Cut the diagonal lines. Glue the corners with the dots to the center, one on top of the other. Hold it in place until it’s dry. Cut out and glue the firey dove to one of the pinwheels’ peddles. Create one hole through the center of the pinwheel using a hole puncher. Be careful not to crush the pinwheel. Twist the pipe cleaner around the pencil top. Make sure it’s tight. Put the pipe cleaner through the pinwheel center. Wrap the end of the pipe cleaner around itself making a ball, but leave space to allow the pinwheel to spin. Now give it a blow! This paper pin-wheel is free in our download store!

Here’s an excellent reminder of the story in the Bible which tells of Jesus Ascending into Heaven – 40