Christmas Pageant at St. Nobert's Church

St. Norbert Religious Education holds it's annual 2010 Christmas Pageant in Northbrook.  2nd grade children sing O Come All Ye Faithful during the pageant.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

St. Norbert Religious Education holds it's annual 2010 Christmas Pageant in Northbrook.  Ellen Gilbert, age 11, plays the role of the angel that shares the good news to Mary, played by Elizabeth Mathy, also 11, that she shall carry the son of god.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

St. Norbert Religious Education holds it's annual 2010 Christmas Pageant in Northbrook.  Huge crowds completely fill the church to watch the marvelous reenactment that their children put on.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

St. Norbert Religious Education holds it's annual 2010 Christmas Pageant in Northbrook.  1st and 2nd graders sing We Three Kings during the second part of the reenactment.    (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

St. Norbert Religious Education holds it's annual 2010 Christmas Pageant in Northbrook.  1st and 2nd graders sing We Three Kings during the second part of the reenactment.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

St. Norbert Religious Education holds it's annual 2010 Christmas Pageant in Northbrook.  Baby Jesus is played by Greta Mae Klein, 5 months old, held by Elizabeth Mathy, age 11, playing Mary, the 3 kings in front, are played by Samantha Carsello, Lauren Steiner, and Julia Morris.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

St. Norbert Religious Education holds it's annual 2010 Christmas Pageant in Northbrook.  The reenactment went off without a hitch, creating a wonderfully fun time that will be remembered for years to come.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

St. Norbert Religious Education holds it's annual 2010 Christmas Pageant in Northbrook.  In honor of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a student portraying Juan Diego layed out a bouquet of roses at the picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

St. Norbert Religious Education holds it's annual 2010 Christmas Pageant in Northbrook.  1st graders join together with the rest of the actors as the 4th grade choir leads the congregation in Silent Night.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

St. Norbert Religious Education holds it's annual 2010 Christmas Pageant in Northbrook.  In the finale, the 4th grade choir leads the congregation in Silent Night.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)