Drawing Closer to God
2 Seasons
Join art teacher Ms. Kim for 10 exciting new Lenten episodes of Drawing Closer to God: A Catholic Art Show for Kids! Follow Christ from the desert to his Passion, death, and Resurrection, learning what it means to turn away from sin and back to God. This Lent, help your children or grandchildren learn to draw closer to God through the beauty of art.
As kids follow along and learn new art skills, they also learn to see the connections between the big picture of God's story and their place within it.
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Advent Wreath: Be the Light | Drawing Closer to God | Episode 1
Episode 1
Ms. Kim explains the significance of the season of Advent and its symbolism by teaching students how to draw an Advent wreath. She challenges kids to be the light of the world, especially during this holy season of preparation.
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The Annunciation: Hail, Mary | Drawing Closer to God | Episode 2
Episode 2
Ms. Kim introduces devotion to Mary and explains the significance of Mary’s "yes" by teaching students how to draw the Annunciation. She challenges kids to ask for our Blessed Mother's intercession to be open to God’s will for their lives.
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The Journey to Bethlehem: A Holy Family | Drawing Closer to God | Episode 3
Episode 3
Ms. Kim introduces St. Joseph and explains the importance of sacrifice by teaching students how to draw Mary and Joseph journeying to Bethlehem. She challenges kids to give something up this week as a prayer in preparation for Christmas.
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The Shepherds in the Field: Glory to God | Drawing Closer to God | Episode 4
Episode 4
Ms. Kim explains the biblical significance of shepherds—particularly in the Nativity story—by teaching students how to draw a shepherd in the field. She challenges kids to praise God with the shepherds, especially in song at Mass.
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The Nativity: Merry Christmas | Drawing Closer to God | Episode 5
Episode 5
Ms. Kim talks about the goodness of God and the joy of the Christmas season by teaching students how to draw the Nativity scene. She challenges kids to celebrate Jesus' birth by reading the Christmas story with their families.
Happy birthday, Jesus!
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The Three Wise Men: Share Your Gifts | Drawing Closer to God | Episode 6
Episode 6
Ms. Kim explains the Solemnity of the Epiphany and the importance of the wise men’s gifts by teaching students how to draw the three magi. She challenges kids to do an act of kindness for someone, offering it as a gift to Jesus.
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00:49Episode 7Drawing Closer to God | Trailer
Episode 7
Coming to FORMED November 17!
Journey through Advent with the whole family! Join art teacher Ms. Kim as she teaches children to draw different scenes from the Christmas story, including the Annunciation, the shepherds' visit, the Nativity scene, and more. With compelling storytelling, Ms. Kim po...
