Introduction (Nativity)
In the town of Nazareth, a young woman named Mary lives. She was engaged to Joseph, a carpenter. One day an angel Gabriel appeared before her and told her she had been chosen to conceive and bear a special baby. The baby would be God's son and she must call him Jesus.
Mary was due to have her baby when they hey had to go on a long journey to Bethlehem, since Joseph must register his family on a census. Mary had to ride on a donkey for a few days over the hills of Galilee. Bethlehem was already crowded when they came since the registration was already due. Mary was very tired and needed a place to stay. At each inn, the story was the same. There was no room for them. Eventually, one kind innkeeper recommended a stable he owns. The couple had no choice and accepted the offer.
After a few hours, Mary gave birth to her son on the stable. She wrapped him in a thin cloth and laid him on a manger that was full of hay. As the angels told her, she named the baby boy Jesus.
At the same time, on a hillside overlooking Bethlehem, some shepherds were watching over their sheep. A bright light appeared in the sky. It was an angel sent by God. The angel proclaimed the good news to the shepherds that the Son of God was born in Bethlehem. The shepherds hurriedly went to the stable to see the baby and worshipped him with joy. They believe that Jesus is the savior.
In the not so far east, three wise men saw a very special star. They believed that the star represents the birth of a great ruler. They came over King Herod to tell the good news. The present King was threatened of the new King. The wise men went off to see the baby. The star guided them to the ...