The Jesse Tree

This Advent we will be praying with the Jesse Tree.  The Jesse Tree shows through words and symbols the family tree of Jesus and traces the story of salvation from creation through the birth of Our Lord, Jesus. The tradition of the Jesse Tree is a way to enter into how faith in God has been lived in the past and inspires us how to live today.  It is our family tree because we too belong to the same family as Jesus.

For our Zoom session on December 6 at 5 PM, each student received an overview of the different symbols and people on the Jesse Tree and were assigned to decorate one symbol and present it during our session. Here is the link to that material: Jesse Tree at Home

How to Look Up A Bible Verse

Find a Bible Passage Online

You can find a Bible passage on line at the United States Catholic Conference of Bishop's (USCCB) website.  Click on the Book of the Bible you wish to find, then the chapter, and then the verse.  Here's the link: BIBLE

Our Parish Family Tree

Join in making a Jesse Tree for our parish by adding your family to the tree.  We do this because as Catholic Christians we also help bring Jesus into the world.  

Each family can make an ornament using a symbol that represents their family, add their name and drop it off in the vestibule of the Church when the Church is open.  It will be hung on the St. Augustine's Family Jesse Tree.  To make an ornament design your own - or use one of the templates provided here:  round ball, star 1, star 2.

Take photos of yourself designing and decorating your family ornament and post them on our photo link found the landing page for Grades 6-10.