Meaningful and Fun Family Activities for Advent

‘Twas the night before Advent and all through the land – parents wondered how to help

their children better understand – the prepping, the countdown – what is the reason?

There must be some way to stay focused this season…

Searching for a meaningful and fun activity for you and your family this Advent season? Many Catholic families find The Jesse Tree full of treasures. The Jesse Tree is the genealogy of Jesus using simple ornaments with pictures to represent the history of God’s plan of salvation. Your Jesse Tree can be as simple or as elaborate as you choose. Families with young children may find it fun to decorate ornaments in which

children can color. Others may prefer to use simple black & white icons. Each ornament or picture corresponds to a Bible devotion to help remind us of that particular event.

The best part is there is no wrong way to make your family’s Jesse Tree. There are several websites which offer great ideas and suggestions to create the perfect Jesse Tree for you. Below we have provided a few internet links to get you started.

http://www.jesse-tree.com/jesse_tree.html

http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/overviews/seasons/advent/jesse_tree.cfm

http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=545

http://catholicicing.com/2010/11/o-jesse-tree-o-jesse-tree-how-crafty/

~Sponsored by the St. Mark’s Family Ministry~