Celebrating Advent with the Jesse Tree

Celebrating Advent with the Jesse Tree 978-0-89942-495-8

Celebrating Advent with the Jesse Tree is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school. 

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching. 
Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable, sewn paperback binding
• Conveniently sized at 5 ½”  X 7 ⅜” to accommodate little hands
• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift  
• an explanation of the Church’s liturgical year
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children’s books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with an explanation of the liturgical season of Advent and the Jesse Tree. Advent is a special time in the Catholic Church when we prepare for Christmas and the coming of Jesus. The word "Advent" means "coming," and during this season, we look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus, who brings us hope, peace, joy, and love. Advent lasts for four weeks, and each week, we light a candle on the Advent wreath, a circle of evergreen branches. Each candle represents something important: hope, love, joy, and peace.
One way to learn about Jesus’ family and the story of God’s people during Advent is by making a Jesse Tree. The Jesse Tree is like a family tree that shows Jesus' ancestors and other important people from the Bible. Every day, we add a new ornament to the tree. Each ornament represents a person, like Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and King David, or a symbol of their story, like an apple, an ark, or a star.
As we add each ornament, we learn about the story of God’s love and how He guided His people throughout history. This helps us see how everything in the Bible leads up to the birth of Jesus. The Jesse Tree helps children connect to these stories in a fun way, making Advent a time of learning and excitement as we count down to Christmas and celebrate Jesus, the greatest gift of all.

Topics and Biblical figures covered in this title include: 

• Preparing for Christmas
• The Jesse Tree
• God Creates Adam and Eve
• The Promise of a Savior
• Noah and the Flood
• Abraham and Sarah
• The Sons of Jacob
• Moses the Liberator
• Your God Will Be My God (Naomi and Ruth)
• David, the Son of Jesse
• A House for David (The Ark of the Covenant, the Temple, and the City of Jerusalem)
• Emmanuel (Isaiah's prophecy for the Messiah)
• Little Town of Bethlehem (Micah's Prophecy)
• A New Jerusalem (Prophecy during the Exile)
• John the Baptist

Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., has published numerous books and articles, mainly in the area of biblical theology. Under his direction, a board of highly qualified Scripture scholars engaged in producing a fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation of the complete Bible--the New Catholic Bible (NCB), published in fall 2019. His versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he has taught on all educational levels from kindergarten to graduate school. In addition to his scholarly writings, he has produced numerous works for children, including over 30 books in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series of bestselling titles, including those on Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Church Beliefs and Celebrations, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.