The Season of Lent

 As Catholics, we make special efforts to pray, do penance, and do good works. Every day of the forty-day Lenten season is an opportunity to live simply and prepare for Easter.

Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for the resurrection of the Lord at Easter

As Jesus fasted in the desert for forty days, we, too, are called to forgo something for the same period when observing Lent. It is during this time we can deepen our awareness of his sacrifice on the Cross, as well as Jesus’ daily forgiveness of our sins and unconditional love for us.

Lent offers us an opportunity to further concentrate on displaying acts of charity within our communities. Whether it be through the giving of time, money, clothing, or food, volunteer service provides us a perfect occasion to improve society by living out Jesus’ teaching of helping him through helping his people.

Another avenue for self-growth during Lent that can lead to a closer relationship with God in prayer. We can strengthen our relationship with God through deeper and more frequent prayer activity,

Please take the time to discuss with your children what they know about the season of Lent and what they are planning on doing to deepen their faith this Lent.