Jesse Tree for Dummies [4 EASY Ideas]

This is not a long blog filled with flowery language about how the Jesse Tree will change your family.

Instead–here is everything you need to know to make the Jesse Tree EASY (whether this is your 1st or 100th year doing it):

First, what IS the Jesse Tree?

Click HERE for a simple explanation of WHY Catholics practice this tradition.

Now, WHY do the Jesse Tree?

Click HERE to read our last blog about WHY you should do a Jesse Tree this Advent.

So, HOW do you do a Jesse Tree?

For the zero prep option: The Jesse Tree Poster with Stickers

A Jesse Tree poster with ornament stickers so even the littlest in the family can help “hang” them on the tree!

This is an easy (and no-prep!) way to complete the Jesse Tree during the busy season of Advent while your kids visually see the lineage of Jesus’ family on earth.

“So many people offer the free print, color, and cut Jesse Tree ornaments and we love the idea and have tried them. But this sticker one makes it so so much simpler! Read, peel, and stick- LOVE!”

For the crafty option: The Ultimate Jesse Tree Kit

Children will love putting our Jesse Tree stickers onto pre-drilled wooden coins to create sturdy Jesse Tree ornaments that can be used year after year!

This craft kit is created for kids who love crafting and for moms who don’t want to a huge mess!

Holy Heroes *ULTIMATE* Jesse Tree Kit includes:

48 Jesse Tree Stickers (includes stickers for the O Antiphons!)
48 Wooden Coins (pre-drilled for easy hanging!)
Jesse Tree Ornament Daily Schedule (customized for Advent 2023 so it’s easy to use all the ornaments even with such a short Advent!)
History of Salvation Companion Activity Book (64 big pages of Jesse Tree related activities for children 5-12!)
FREE BONUS: our 2023-2024 Advent & Christmas Seasons Calendar (with even more stickers!)

For the older kid option: The Picture Bible (graphic novel)

Do you like the idea of walking through Salvation History through the Jesse Tree…but have no idea how to convince your kids to ACTUALLY do it?

Unlike traditional Bibles that often segregate stories, The Picture Bible seamlessly weaves together 233 Bible stories into narratives, creating a continuous and engaging reading experience.

One parent wrote: “This Bible has hardly been put down since it arrived. Our 9-year-old son is devouring it, and it makes this momma heart so happy!” This unique approach fosters a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of Scripture and inspires children to explore further. With Scripture citations for every story — there simply is no better way to introduce your children to God’s plan for Salvation…especially during Advent!

Get the Picture Bible reading plan HERE.

For the coloring option: The Printable Jesse Tree Ornaments

If you would like to make your own Jesse Tree ornaments (with all the coloring, cutting, and gluing that entails), we have a FREE download for you!

Get either the black and white (for coloring!) or our full-color download HERE.