(Jesus with Children), (sculpture).

(Jesus with Children), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Jesus with Children), (sculpture).

Dedicated July 12, 1952.

Granite on a concrete base.

Sculpture: approx. 10 x 5 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 4 ft. x 8 ft. x 2 ft. 10 in.

Let the little children/come to me/And Do Not Hinder Them/For Such Is The Kingdom of God/Luke 18, 16/By the People of St. Gregory Parish/on its Golden Jubilee, July 12, 1952.

A stylized form of Jesus with his arms outstretched. Below him on the proper right is a boy wearing knee pants, holding a four-engined aircraft in his hands. Next to him, is a girl holding a ball.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Object -- Toy -- Ball

Outdoor Sculpture -- Illinois -- Chicago

Administered by St. Gregory Parish Church, 1634 West Gregory, Chicago, Illinois

Located St. Gregory High School, Gymnasium, Chicago, Illinois

Title supplied by Inventory cataloger.

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Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois, Chicago survey, 1992.

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