The Season of Lent
Lent Articles
Interactive Holy Week for Children
St. John’s offers interactive services for children before the traditional triduum services in order to help children better engage with these most holy of our liturgies.
St. Paul’s Lent-in-a-Bag 2020
Lauren Villemuer-Drenth offers her “Lent-in-a-Bag” objects and devotions for Lent 2020.
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.
Shrove Tuesday Party Packs
If your church does not do a pancake supper, provide a way for folks to celebrate together at home with these Shrove Tuesday Party Packs!
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.
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.
Shrove Tuesday at Home
Shrove Tuesday is an occasion to encourage members to consider hosting a “Fat Tuesday” dinner in their own homes and invite neighbors, friends, and family
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.
Adult Study for Lent 2018: “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”
Do you wish to deepen your relationship with God? This Lenten program grounded in the Gospel of John is excellent for groups, with free facilitation guides.
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.
Making Pretzels: A Traditional Activity for Lent
Making pretzels provides a welcome activity during Lent, while teaching about prayer, fasting, scripture and baking! Easy recipe included.
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.
Webinar: Planning for Lent (recording and resources)
Your invited to this free webinar on planning for Lent. Big picture thinking and practical ideas with Matthew Kozlowski, Krista Lovell, and Sue Van Oss.
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.
Lenten Books and Devotions for Adults
Looking for Lenten books or devotions for adults? Check out these resources for Lent, from five different publishers.
The Church Has Many Doors: Inviting Others to Lent
So…invite people to Lent! I know it seems a bit counter-intuitive, but it isn’t really. What do all the studies tell us that people in the U.S. want from religion or spirituality? They want a sense of mystery, silence, a connection to God and connections to others. How can you open your many doors and offer this to your community during Lent?
All God’s Children: Intergenerational Lenten Program for all Ages
GenOn has produced “All God’s Children.” This five-week series offers activities, Bible Study, and group learning for all ages. Designed for Lent.
What Do Teens Say About Lent?
At Building Faith, we are interested in the length and breadth of Christian formation. As educators, we form disciples who will listen for God’s voice and do God’s work in the world, and we often concentrate on adult education and young children.
Teenagers, however, are notoriously elusive – they’re most likely to tell us what they think we want to hear, even if what we really want to hear is deep in their heart. Jane Gober, who ministers to teens in the Diocese of Spokane, provided us with a small survey and some research on teens and Lent.
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