Schools Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hold Live Nativities

This holiday season, several elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will present live nativities on their campuses. Each school’s live nativity performance will tell the biblical story of Christmas. All will be free and open to the public.

 “Live nativities are a fun way to teach children, and remind us all, of the true meaning of Christmas,” said Mary Rochford, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. “We invite the public to join us in celebrating the holiday season by viewing one of the live nativities in the region.”

 St. Andrew Parish School, 535 Mason Avenue, Drexel Hill, Delaware County

Sixth graders from St. Andrew will present a live nativity scene on Friday, December 11, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. A second presentation, which will include children from St. Andrew Parish CCD classes, is scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The school band will play holiday music during Friday’s event and the adult choir from St. Andrew’s Parish will perform during Sunday’s event. The live nativity will include real farm animals and a stable, and hot chocolate will be served.  

St. Joseph-St. Robert, 40 Valley Road, Warrington, Bucks County

On Thursday December 17, 2009 students from St. Joseph-Saint Robert, along with youth from St. Robert's Parish, will present “O Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Live Nativity.” There will be two performances on the school grounds, one at 7:00 p.m. and one at 8:00 p.m. Students in grades 4 through 12 will perform in the outdoor show, which is set to music and narration. Live animals, including sheep, goats, a donkey, and a llama, will also be featured in the show. Refreshments will be served in the school cafeteria following the performance. For more information, visit www.strobpym.org. 

Maternity BVM Parish School, 9322 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia

Maternity BVM Parish School will present a live nativity production on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Maternity BVM students, along with youth from Maternity BVM Parish, will perform in the show.  Following the performance, guests are invited to help decorate the parish Christmas trees, while the students sing Christmas carols.

 

 

 

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