As Catholics, our Lenten traditions and practices are based on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. But how do we manifest these in our Lenten journey? With the “hustle and bustle” of our everyday lives, the sacred can sometimes take a back seat. Sometimes, we just need some new ways to deepen our spiritual lives. We’ve provided some resources to help you make the most of Lent.
Some resources focus on the Year of Mercy; “mercy” is an excellent focal point for this Lent. There is also video and family-friendly content. This way, the entire family will have ways to experience Catholic traditions. May these resources provide you with prayerful and enriching ideas for this holy season.
Virtual Tours
10 “Outside the Box” Ideas for Lent
10 Things to do with Palms from Palm Sunday (family-friendly)
15 Prayers of St. Brigid of Sweden Honoring the Wounds of Christ
40 Simple Lent Activities (family-friendly)
7 Things You Need to Know About the Year of Mercy
Busted Halo: Ash Wednesday & Lent in Two Minutes (video)
Busted Halo: Holy Week in Two Minutes (video)
Diocesan Publications: Resources for the Year of Mercy
Holy Heroes’ Lent Adventure (family-friendly)
Lenten Resources for the Family (family-friendly)
Lent-in-a-Bag Activity (family-friendly)
Matt Maher Holy Week Reflections (videos)
Online Lenten Retreat from Loyola Press
Pope Francis’ Lenten Message 2016
Pray the Liturgy of the Hours in Three Easy Steps
Printable Stations of the Cross (family-friendly)
St. John Paul II’s Stations of the Cross
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: the Jubilee Year of Mercy
The Armchair Pilgrim: Virtual Tours
Papal Basilica of Saint Peter
Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside-The-Walls
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
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