The Season of Lent
Lent Articles
St. Paul’s Lent-in-a-Bag 2020
Lauren Villemuer-Drenth offers her “Lent-in-a-Bag” objects and devotions for Lent 2020.
Lent Resources for 2020
Four of our favorite publishers share resources for Lent 2020. Resources include books for adults, a children’s book, and a calendar!
Pancake Supper Survival Guide
You agreed in a pre-pageant haze to take over this year’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Lent seemed so far away… Now it’s around the corner. We can help. Tips, plus free downloads for placemat and tri-fold.
Ash Wednesday Bonfire at Home
Bring the household together with a fire, confess and burn sins, share marshmallows. Honor the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday tradition.
Lent in a Bag: An Activity for Church or Home
We have discovered that distributing small bags (cloth or ziplock bags) with symbols of the season assists individuals and families to “practice” Lent at home. Instructions, reflections (on purple paper) to go with each item, and materials are placed inside.
3 Teaching Points for Lent
Lent is a time for intentional re-connection with God, “by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.” Here are 3 teaching points to help direct your teaching.
Three Teaching Points for Ash Wednesday
As Ash Wednesday approaches, here are three teaching points to consider as you invite your community into a meaningful experience of Lent.
Creating a Lenten Prayer Space at Home
In a family with small children it is often difficult to know how to create a space to journey through lent together in a developmentally appropriate way. Our family has tried different practices and readings through lent, but the one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is simply creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the home (i.e. on the family table or on a stand in a main living area).
Lenten Books and Devotions for Adults
Looking for Lenten books or devotions for adults? Check out these resources for Lent, from five different publishers.
Enjoy & Share 3 Inspiring Lent Images
Whether you have personal social media pages, or church pages – the images below are free for you to use and share.
4 Things I Tell Children The Sunday Before Lent
As the calendar moved toward Ash Wednesday churches prepare Lenten programs. But what about the Sunday before Lent? Here’s how I teach and show children the meaning of the season. Sunday school or children’s chapel outline.
What’s in YOUR Lent in a Bag: Shared Photos!
Readers have been sharing Lent in a Bag ideas since 2013. Churches around the country have put their spin on ‘Lent in a Bag’ and we asked them to share with you! Check out these pictures of all the different versions from a wide variety of churches.
On Ash Wednesday: A Word from St. Francis
“Inwardly cleansed, interiorly enlightened, and inflamed by the fire of the Holy Spirit, may we be able to follow in the footprints of Your beloved Son.”
Daily Thoughts & Practices for a Glorious Lent
A series of thoughts/practices/prompts, one for each day of Lent. It’s a beautiful balance of the divine and ordinary; the sublime and the every-day.
Activity for Lent: Lord’s Prayer Tracing Cross
An activity for all ages, the Lords Prayer Tracing Cross is visual and tactile way to deepen prayer experience. Try it this Lent at church or home.
Books & Music for Lent from Paraclete Press
As the calendar draws near to Lent, many churches and individuals are looking for books and resources for the journey. Paraclete Press has new offerings for Lent, as well as trusted favorites. From books to CDs… children to adults… there is something for everyone.
Building Faith Does Ash Wednesday: 8 Helpful Posts
“Almighty God, you have created us out of the dust of the earth.” Building Faith offers ideas and inspiration for Ash Wednesday and Shrove Tuesday.
Painting the Psalms: A Church Explores Spirituality of Art
Through painting the psalms, an unused room becomes a space for Sacred Art, to explore creativity and spirituality for a whole community.
Guiding Teenagers in Lent: Give Up on Giving Up?
Teenagers may trivialize Lent, or over-intensify it. Adults can help teens set goals for spiritual growth, not be afraid of failure, and draw closer to God.
Lenten Books and Devotions for Children & Families
Five Christian publishing houses offer their latest Lenten resources for children and families.
Creating a Lenten Prayer Space at Home
In a family with small children it is often difficult to know how to create a space to journey through lent together in a developmentally appropriate way. Our family has tried different practices and readings through lent, but the one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is simply creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the home (i.e. on the family table or on a stand in a main living area).
Lenten Books & Resources from Forward Movement
As you no doubt know, Lent Madness is the world’s most popular online Lenten devotion. For people around the globe, the saintly smackdown is the very definition of Lenten devotion (and competition). Though it’s hard to believe, some people prefer a different approach to Lent, so I’m glad to share with you four other resources Forward Movement is really excited to offer you this Lent and Easter.
Children’s Prayers and Bible Verses for Lent
The season of Lent is a perfect time for children to take on the challenge of learning a prayer by heart, or memorizing a Bible verse. Here are some suggestions.
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