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2 2020 LENTEN PARISH RESOURCES
There is so much happening at your parish
during this season. From church activities
to community-related projects, it’s hard
The Ignatian Workout for Lent: Preparing for Lent
to find the time to seek and share much-
An Online Retreat Ascension Presents/Fr. Mike Schmitz
needed resources for your parishioners. Ignatian Spirituality/Loyola Press Fr. Mike Schmitz challenges us to
That is why LPi has created the “2020 Go- Become a spiritual athlete and join try new ways to exercise Lenten
To Guide for Lenten Parish Resources.” The Ignatian Workout for Lent. practices, sharing several simple
Each Monday, Ignatian Spirituality strategies for drawing closer to
Use these videos, books, podcasts, daily author Tim Muldoon shares God during this holy season.
devotionals, and email reflections to audio reflections accompanied by What’s the Point of Fasting
ignite and inspire your faith community suggestions for prayer and action. During Lent?
to reflect on their relationship with Jesus Ascension Presents/Fr. Mike Schmitz
Christ, and use the suggested activities to
ONLINE VIDEOS Fr. Mike Schmitz reminds us that
engage your members. Lent in 3 Minutes God cares about us so much that
Busted Halo He is willing to notice our sacrifices
A video to explain the significance — no matter how meager they
of the Lenten season of prayer, may seem — and He wants us to
fasting, and almsgiving. use those sacrifices to draw closer
to Him.
You Don’t Know Jack …
about Lent What Are the Practices of Lent?
DAILY EMAIL REFLECTIONS Busted Halo Word on Fire/Bishop Robert Barron
Living Lent Daily Fr. Jack asks people on the street Bishop Robert Barron breaks
Loyola Press about Lent, Ash Wednesday, down Lent for those who don’t
This email series delivers daily Good Friday, prayers, fasting, and quite get it.
reflections based on the Scriptures almsgiving. Bishop Barron on Lent
of Lent, drawing out lessons Lent + Q & A Word on Fire/Bishop Robert Barron
of mercy. The messages also Fr. Mike Schmitz/Encounter For so many of us, it means ashes
include suggestions for further and Share Series today, sacrifice for weeks, and
exploration of Lenten themes Fr. Mike Schmitz answers then a big celebration at the end
through additional online articles questions about Lent and Holy of it all. But why? What does it all
and prayers. Week. mean? Bishop Barron explains.
Best Lent Ever Where Is Lent in the Bible? What is Lent?
Dynamic Catholic Ascension Presents/Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Relief Services/Cardinal
A free email program that will Fr. Mike Schmitz explains where Timothy Dolan/Christopher
guide you on an incredible the observance of Lent came from West/Others
journey toward the best version of (the Bible), clarifies why Catholics This video series from Catholic
yourself. From Ash Wednesday to observe the season, and shares Relief Services features prominent
Easter, discover ways to transform how it can make a difference in Catholic figures who respond to
your life in 40 days. our lives. the question: “What is Lent?”
2020 LENTEN PARISH RESOURCES 3Lenten Video Series Lent: One Day at a Time CRS Rice Bowl
The Religion Teacher for Catholic Teens Catholic Relief Services
A website that provides practical Ave Maria Press A Lenten faith formation program
resources and teaching strategies Husband-and-wife youth ministry from Catholic Relief Services that
to help catechists, these videos experts Katie Prejean McGrady offers resources that can help
are designed to provide a brief and Tommy McGrady offer people of all ages, families, and
overview of all things Lent. realistic and engaging spiritual communities participate in Lenten
guidance for Lent that includes practices and deepen their faith.
ONLINE timely topics for teens, such as Stations of the Cross for Children
relationships, being your best, Loyola Press
Confession: The Light
competition, control, fear, and Adapted for children by Catherine
Is on for You
forgiveness. Odell, Catholics walk to the 14
An initiative of the Archdiocese
of Washington and the Diocese stations of the Way of the Cross
of Arlington, where Catholic PODCASTS and stop to pray at each one.
churches across the D.C. metro Lent: Catholic Apostolic Center Available in English and Spanish.
area are open for quiet prayer and A podcast series about the Lent at Home – Activities for
Confession throughout Lent. season of Lent and how we as Busy Catholic Families
Your Guide to a Catholic Lent: Catholics can further grow in faith Loyola Press
Everything You Need for a during this important season of Given the many challenges facing
More Spiritual Lent preparation. today’s families, now is the perfect
Simply Catholic Fresh Ways for 40 Days: time and home is the perfect place
Small reflections and quick tips Lenten Podcast Series to experience Lent.
about the meaning of Lent and the Crossroads Initiative 40 Ideas for 40 Days Calendar
symbols used. A fresh perspective and new Loyola Press
practical suggestions to make this Grounded in the symbols,
BOOKS/DEVOTIONALS Lenten season different from what Scripture readings, devotions, and
we’ve experienced in the past. traditions of the Lenten season,
Everyday Stewardship books
LPi/Tracy Earl Welliver Picking a Thing for Lent find Lenten activities you can
These reflections provide insight Ascension Presents/Fr. Mike Schmitz adapt for your own setting.
into listening and responding to Fr. Mike Schmitz knows the tricks Lenten Family Calendar
God’s calls, so that we can learn we can play on ourselves when it Loyola Press
to become mature disciples and comes to picking something for With ideas for practicing the
Everyday Stewards. Lent. So, he gives a straightforward traditional pathways of prayer,
guideline: Don’t pick something fasting, and almsgiving, your
Way of the Cross
that’s arbitrary. Pick something family can take simple steps to a
LPi/Tracy Earl Welliver
that is necessary. meaningful Lent.
This unique take on the Way of the
Cross is great for use by the entire The Mass Box
parish, stewardship committee, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN Following a monthly subscription
Catholic school, or any group Growing with the Gospel concept, the Mass Box is delivered
seeking to grow in the stewardship Lenten Activity Coloring Pages (LPi) to your home with projects and
way of life. Available with a subscription to supplies relating to the enclosed
Bringing Lent Home with WeCreate, LPi’s Digital Art & Media Magnifikid readings for Sunday
Pope Francis Platform, you’ll find scripture Masses and Holy Days during that
Ave Maria Press passages and corresponding month.
The story of the popular Holy activity pages to go along with
Father’s life, brief words of them.
inspiration from him, and a variety
of prayers and activities for each
of the 40 days of Lent.
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