Folk village featuring a swirling tree, colorful houses, and a whimsical landscape. Karla Gerard is a self-taught folk-art abstract artist.

Print comes in 13" x 11.5" black frame

Print is approx. 8" x 6.5"

Donated by Judy Bliss

Mrs. Gosch's Pre-K class presents gifts from the Vatican,blessed Pope Francis XIV, in a box bearing a golden cross comprised of her student's fingerprints. A rosary with clear and white glass beads and silver-toned First Communion medal. There is also a holy card of our new pontiff and card featuring a water color image of St. Peter's Basilica.

Ms. Poepsel's Pre-K class painted puzzle pieces to resemble leaves on a Fall tree; the background landscape and tree was painted by Ms. Poepsel's brother-in-law, Ted Green. We discussed as a class how important it is to stay "rooted" or "grounded" in Christ at all times, and that our lives will be filled with His joy for our obedience to Him. Approx. 20" x 16"

Mrs. Vasquez's Pre-K class project is a beautiful framed cross made from the students' colorful paper handprints. Each child contributed their own handprint to create this special piece, making it truly unique and meaningful. At the bottom, we included the verse: "Let the little children come to me." - Matthew 19:14 This project turned out so special and heartfelt, and we are excited to share it as part of our class auction project. Approx. 37" x 25"

The students in Mrs. Martinez's kindergarten class joyfully and thoughtfully placed each piece to create a one-of-a-kind mosaic, filled with hope and meaning. Every part of the cross carries the heart of a child-unfiltered, genuine, and full of life. The finished piece reflects both the beauty of their growing faith and the love they poured into it. Approx. 17" x 12"

Mrs. Allen's kindergarten class thoughtfully decorated sheep on a platter as a meaningful reminder that Jesus is our Good Shepherd, who lovingly guides and cares for His flock. Each sheep wears a coat of many colors made up of precious little finger tips. Approx. 10.5" diameter

Mrs. Bland's 1st grade class class has prepared a framed historic map of Tyler with St. Gregory Cathedral School and The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception highlighted. Our children have framed the picture with beautiful red rose stamps. The historic art work features a Bible verse from Proverbs 22:6. Approx. 32" x 26"

The students in Mrs. Mcinnis' 1st grade class used acrylic markers to draw flowers on tiles which were then placed as a floral accent to a bamboo shelf that stores a 3-piece glass coffee storage container set. Each glass container has a quote from scripture: "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him." Jeremiah 17:7, "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." Isaiah 40:8 and "Why are you sleeping?" he asked them. "Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation." Luke 22:46. The storage containers represent beginning our day with God and applying the Christian faith to our daily lives. Included are 3 delicious bags of coffee from local Brady's coffee shop

Mrs. Sherman's 2nd grade class used beads to create beautiful mosaic hearts. The hearts represent each student and their love for our Holy Father and the sacred meaning of The Cross. Hearts surround a wooden cross within a white shadow box. Approx. 17" x 21"

Mrs. Haygood's 2nd grade class has created a beautiful monstrance within a white wooden frame. The children painted golden sunburst rays around a white circle to symbolize the host, reminding us of God's light shining out into the world. It is displayed with a quote from Saint Carlo Acutis, who reminded us that the "Eucharist is our highway to heaven." Approx. 23" x 16"

The students of Mr. Fancher's 3rd grade class painted stars to help decorate this unique and attractive Nativity wreath. Wreath features dark blue crinoline and burlap fabric with a metal Holy Family silhouette ornament. Approx. 19" diameter

Mrs. Hardin's 3rd grade class engaged in a meaningful and hands-on project by crafting their own Holy Rosaries. Using an assortment of beads, twine, and crucifixes, they followed a specific pattern of the prayer beads. Once they were completed, they were placed in a beautiful shadow box, transforming their creations into a personal keepsake.

Mrs. Glosson's 4th grade class used their fingerprints to form a wreath on a wooden frame. The frame reflects how all of our students work together and create something beautiful with their unique fingerprints. Approx. 28" x 21"

Mrs. Rollins's 4rth grade class presents two sacred prints in wooden frames and a custom made rosary. Our Holy Mother holds each of our Fourth Graders Finger Prints in her Heart. Children are A Sign of God's Love, and Each Child is a Unique Creation of God: "For you created my inner being; you knit me together in my mother's womb" (Psalm 139:13). Approx. 13" x 12" BVM, 10" x 9" Saints

Mrs. Carroll's and Mrs. Chapman's 5th grade students used cement and colorful rocks to create two beautiful stepping stones to " Light a Path" in a friend's garden. Glass mosaic dove and mosaic cross. Approx. 14" diameter