Holy Family Living Nativity

Ever since its inception in 2016, the Living Nativity has drawn hundreds to Holy Family Church to see its immersive retelling of Jesus’ birth. For one afternoon, the church becomes Bethlehem, fit with a manger constructed on the altar. From the pews, guests watch the Nativity unfold before their eyes, as a cast of shepherds, angels, Wisemen and the Holy Family of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus—all played by Holy Family staff and volunteers—journey to the manger, accompanied by live goats, sheep, donkeys and camels. Our Holy Family Choirs, and narrator, Fr. Ryan Pruess, serve as guides through the Nativity, with the choir performing beautiful songs like “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,” “We Three Kings,” and “the Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah.” After the production, which typically lasts one hour, guests are welcome to stay and meet and snap photos with the animals. This year’s production will take place at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 7 and tickets will be $18 a person. Children ages 3 and under will be free. No Refunds, No Exchanges.