When it comes to practicing our faith, Lent is a time of heightened intensity. Catechists of all age groups are always looking for creative Lenten activities so as to heighten that intensity. With Lent upon us, I’m pleased to offer these FORTY lenten activities arranged in a convenient interactive calendar (pdf) that I hope will be of use to you.
40 Ideas for 40 Days [pdf]
(Note: Simply click on the activity title on each day to visit the activity detail.)
These activities come from a variety of sources: from my own experience as a catechist, from various Web sites that I credit accordingly, and from catechists like you who shared their creative ideas with me. The activities are grounded in the symbols, Scripture readings, devotions, and traditions of the Lenten season. Be sure to check this calendar each day to find another Lenten activity that you can adapt for your own setting.
May this Lent be a time of heightened focus on faith formation for you and for those you teach!
Joe Paprocki is an fourth-grade catechist in the Archdiocese of Chicago with over 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry. Joe, national consultant for faith formation at Loyola Press, is the author of numerous books including the best-selling The Catechist’s Toolbox and A Well-Built Faith, as well as the host of the blog Catechist’s Journey. If you would like to receive Joe’s blog posts by e-mail, click here.