Prayer for Ukraine
Pope Francis asked all to join him in prayer for Ukraine on March 25, 2022. Here is a wonderful resource with the prayer and a coloring page you can use to continue to pray for Ukraine at home.
Stations of the Cross
If you are not able to join us here at the church on Fridays at 5pm you can pray the Stations of the Cross for Children with the resource below.
preparing for lent
Basics of Lent and Easter
Why do we call it "Ash" Wednesday? What is the origin of Lent? Why 40 days? WHICH 40 days do you count? All these questions and more are answered in this Q & A with Fr. Pat McCloskey OFM of St. Anthony Messenger magazine.
Why do we call it "Ash" Wednesday? What is the origin of Lent? Why 40 days? WHICH 40 days do you count? All these questions and more are answered in this Q & A with Fr. Pat McCloskey OFM of St. Anthony Messenger magazine.
Lent and the Cross
When we think of the season of Lent, do we think of it as an old friend? Do we consider the cross to be a sign of God's abundant love for us? Click below for a beautiful and thought-provoking reflection on Lent as a season to celebrate Jesus' friendship with us.
When we think of the season of Lent, do we think of it as an old friend? Do we consider the cross to be a sign of God's abundant love for us? Click below for a beautiful and thought-provoking reflection on Lent as a season to celebrate Jesus' friendship with us.
Help Children Prepare for Lent
Lent can be described in many ways... it is a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, a period of preparation for baptism or reception into the Church, a time to prepare for the celebration of Easter, etc. How do we explain Lent to children and help them enter into the spirit of the season? Explore the resources below for ideas!
Lent can be described in many ways... it is a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, a period of preparation for baptism or reception into the Church, a time to prepare for the celebration of Easter, etc. How do we explain Lent to children and help them enter into the spirit of the season? Explore the resources below for ideas!
Make Lenten Plans
You can use these printable Lenten plan aids to help everyone in your family think about, plan and prepare for Lent.
You can use these printable Lenten plan aids to help everyone in your family think about, plan and prepare for Lent.
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Make Pretzels this Lent!
The popular snack was actually invented as a food that satisfied the fasting and abstinence laws of Lent. The article linked below explains the origins of the pretzel, its connections to Lent and Christian faith, and includes a recipe. While the recipe says it is for a church group to make, it is the same recipe that is often shared for home use. Enjoy!
The popular snack was actually invented as a food that satisfied the fasting and abstinence laws of Lent. The article linked below explains the origins of the pretzel, its connections to Lent and Christian faith, and includes a recipe. While the recipe says it is for a church group to make, it is the same recipe that is often shared for home use. Enjoy!
Lenten Calendars
When you pick up your CRS Rice Bowl for Lent, it will come with a calendar for your household to use during Lent. Below are a couple of other ideas for Lenten calendars.
When you pick up your CRS Rice Bowl for Lent, it will come with a calendar for your household to use during Lent. Below are a couple of other ideas for Lenten calendars.
