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Lent with the Family
Just for Parents
Becca Meagher
Slide2Our Time Together
Lectio
Divina
History / Purpose of Lent
Sundays of Lent
Pray / Fast / Give ideas and implementation
Discussion – Sharing – questions
Slide3The Word of the Lord
Slide4What is Lent?
special time in preparation of the celebration of
Easter
prayer
penance
sacrifice
good works
The word
Lent
is
derived from the Anglo-Saxon words
lencten
, meaning "Spring," and
lenctentid
, which literally means
"Springtide”
Slide540!
What is the significance of the number 40?
Moses
Elijah
Jesus
Are there really 40 days in Lent?
Slide6Sundays of Lent
Perennial debate – Do Sundays count?
We are a people of the Resurrection
Creative ways to give Sundays a special significance in Lent
Slide7Pray
Use the Catholic Schools Week Book
Mercy in the City
to have a family book club
Plan a focused prayer time for your family
Week one do 1 day; week two do 2 days etc.
Commute Conversations
Each day someone picks a topic to talk about in the car. Two kids = 2 days a week, Three kids = 3 days a week. Could be done in carpool situations.
Consolation / Desolation
Round Robin style - - what gave you life, made you feel connected? When did you feel drained and distant?
Slide8Fast
Feasting and Fasting
David Haas
Fasting Jar
Fill a jar with fasting suggestions and each day you pick one that you will do
Creative Meals
Use meatless Fridays to get creative with your cooking. Use the internet to find simple recipes and have family mealtime
Go to a good ‘ol fashioned fish fry!
Slide9Give
Rice Bowl
Fasting jar = money to donate
Each family member is challenged to donate money
Giving doesn’t have to be about money
Time and Talent are important too
Slide10Resources
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu
/CollaborativeMinistry
/Lent
/
http://www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-
prayer.htm
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Lent with the Family
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