Celebrate Advent with
The Jesse Tree For Families
The Jesse Tree is the family tree of Jesus Christ. Its name comes from Jesse, the father of King David, referring to the words of Isaiah: “But a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom” (11:1). This prophecy refers to the coming of the Messiah from the family of King David. Over time it became tradition during Advent to review the family of Christ as a way of illustrating the story of salvation.
What is the Jesse Tree?
The Jesse Tree for Families presents a lovely, achievable way to celebrate the liturgical season of Advent with your children. Each day focuses on a specific person from Jesus’ family tree with a meditation perfect for the whole family and a beautifully illustrated portrait, plus an ornament to hang on your family’s Jesse tree. Conversation starters and resources for parents are included, with the goal of helping your family grow in faith so that, together, you can prepare for the arrival of Christmas.
Comes with 2 Sets of Full Color Ornaments
Open up the book’s dust jacket and find a full set of ornaments hiding inside. A second set on glossy paper is found in the back of the book.
Take a Peek Inside
I’ve seen/own a lot of Jesse Tree books and they’re generally pretty meh. But yours is both beautiful (words and images) and practical for families! Great conversations to be had!
“The writing is truly beautiful.. As a writer myself, I sometimes feel like I have expectations and standards. We have all of Colleen’s books, and she never disappoints! It is easy-to-read, engaging, happy and humble. I really appreciate how the book has notes for parents that help walk us through discussions with children. Before getting this book, I would’ve told you I didn’t care much about the Jesse Tree. But, since having it, I have just loved the stories and they have sparked many conversations about the faith (even beyond the Jesse Tree!) that we never would’ve had without the book.
“As someone who has great hopes to do the Jesse Tree every year…and then fails miserably…I am SO HAPPY Colleen created this book! It’s super easy to follow along with, and the bite-sized reflections are perfect for our busy family of 8. I love that it’s for children too, so even our youngest is able to follow along and participate.”
I'm author Colleen Pressprich, a wife and mom with a passion for helping other families grow their domestic church.
The site gets it’s name from Therese’s desire to find the easy way to Heaven, the elevator that is the Arms of Christ, and I often find myself clinging to St. Therese's wisdom during the tough seasons of motherhood. She has been a dear friend of mine for over a decade and constantly calls me deeper and challenges me in my faith journey. Her simple confidence in the Lord is what I strive for in my own life, and I admire her for her ability to rest in the Love of God always. Her testimony that her vocation is to love, is a battle cry this broken world needs, and somewhat of a family motto over here at our house.
Elevator to Heaven
Featuring Colleen’s monthly parenting column with OSV News, published the 15th of each month.
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