Lent begins this coming Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, preceeded by Shrove Tuesday. Please find a selection of resources to share with your children for Lent below, starting with Ash Wednesday.
New Resources
Monday 22nd February to Sunday 7th March is Fairtrade Fortnight. Lent is a good opportunity for us to learn more about how we can support poorer communities in the world to be paid a fair price for their goods, enabling families to meet their everyday needs. This year the focus is on climate change and the challenges this brings. The attached home learning grid has lots of ideas to help you find out more, with fun activities to try at home.
Short video explaining Ash Wednesday and Lent: Ash Wednesday and Lent in 60 seconds – with Lego!
Catholic Kids Media – Ash Wednesday and Lent Year B Catholic Kids Media – Ash Wednesday and Lent Year A
A cartoon video about Ash Wednesday and Lent using Scripture from Year B.
Mission Together Calendar-2021
Templates to make your own lent calendar: Lent Cross and Lenten Journey
Mission Together resources about Lent, Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday:
Why-do-we-eat-pancakes-on-Shrove-Tuesday?
Why-did-Jesus-spend-40-days-in-the-desert?
There are also lots of lovely ideas for journeying together as a family through Lent on Catholic Icing: Lenten Activities for Children (catholicicing.com).
Some further Lenten Promises activities.
