Lenten Resources

As we  begin our journey through the season of Lent, we are invited to reflect, pray, and renew our hearts in preparation for Easter. To support this time of spiritual reflection and growth, the Archdiocesan pastoral team has developed a set of resources designed for parishes, schools, and families. The resources centres on the Gospel reading from Ash Wednesday and the five Sunday’s of Lent, providing practical suggestions for how parishes, families and schools can engage in Lenten reflection that deepens faith through prayer, reflection, and action.

 

 

 

 

 

What’s Included in the Lent Resource?

The Lenten Resource’s includes materials that have been tailored for different audiences, ensuring that all members of our faith community here in the Archdiocese of Armagh can participate in meaningful ways.

  • For Parishes:

    • Guided reflections and prayers for use in liturgies and parish groups.
    • Weekly themes based on the Gospel readings of Lent.
    • Practical suggestions for Lenten outreach and almsgiving.
    • Ideas for communal prayer and Stations of the Cross.

  • For Schools:

    • Age-appropriate reflections for primary and secondary students.
    • Activities that help young people connect Lenten themes to their daily lives.
    • Scripture reflections encouraging students to grow in faith and kindness.
    • Creative projects to express the message of Lent through art and storytelling.

  • For Families:

    • Simple reflections to use at home.
    • Ideas for family-based acts of kindness and charity.
    • Practical suggestions for fasting and almsgiving as a family.
    • Discussion prompts to help children understand the meaning of Lent.

How to Use These Resources

  • Parishes can incorporate reflections into homilies, small faith-sharing groups, and Lenten devotions.
  • Schools can use activities and prayer services in classrooms and assemblies.
  • Families can gather for simple prayers at mealtimes or bedtime, using the provided reflections to guide their conversations.

We encourage all to use these resources to make Lent a time of deeper faith, prayer, and action. Together, as a community, we can prepare our hearts to celebrate the joy of Easter.

Click Here to download the resources.

Reflection Videos for Lent

Click Here to access video reflections

  • Begin with a moment of quiet prayer

  • Watch one of the videos

  • Reflect on the following questions:

  1. What struck me about what was said in the video?

2. What does the message of the video mean for my life?

3. What action is the video calling me to?