10 Lent and Holy Week Activities for Catholic Families Printable

10 Lent and Holy Week Activities for Catholic Families Printable

Lent and Holy Week are important observances in the Catholic faith, marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection. It is a time for families to come together and deepen their spiritual connection. Here are 10 Lent and Holy Week activities that Catholic families can do together, with printable resources to help guide their journey.

1. Use a Lenten calendar: A Lenten calendar is a great way to keep track of the days leading up to Easter. It can include daily prayers, scripture readings, and acts of service. Print out a Lenten calendar template and hang it up in a prominent place in your home.

2. Create a prayer corner: Set up a designated space in your home for prayer and reflection during Lent. Decorate it with symbols of the season, such as a cross, candles, and purple cloth. Print out a guide to help your family pray together in this sacred space.

3. Attend Stations of the Cross: Many Catholic churches offer Stations of the Cross services during Lent, which follow the journey of Jesus to his crucifixion. If you are unable to attend in person, you can print out a guide and walk the Stations of the Cross at home with your family.

4. Do a Lenten sacrifice jar: Encourage your family to give up something during Lent and put the money saved in a sacrifice jar. At the end of Lent, donate the money to a charitable cause. Print out a template for your sacrifice jar and customize it with your family’s Lenten sacrifices.

5. Read the Passion of Christ: Read the story of Jesus’ crucifixion together as a family during Holy Week. Print out a simplified version of the Passion narrative for children, with illustrations to help them understand the events leading up to Easter.

6. Bake hot cross buns: Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter treat, made with spices and dried fruit. Bake a batch of hot cross buns together as a family during Holy Week. Print out a recipe and have fun decorating them with the iconic cross on top.

7. Watch a religious movie: Choose a religious movie or documentary to watch together as a family during Lent. Print out a list of recommended films and have a movie night at home, followed by a discussion about the themes of faith and redemption.

8. Participate in a Good Friday service: Attend a Good Friday service at your local church or watch a livestream of the service online. Print out a program of the service and follow along with the prayers and readings, reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus.

9. Decorate Easter eggs: Easter eggs are a symbol of new life and resurrection. Get creative with your family by decorating Easter eggs together during Holy Week. Print out a template for egg decorating ideas and have a colorful and festive Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday.

10. Attend an Easter Sunday Mass: Celebrate the joy of Easter together as a family by attending a special Easter Sunday Mass. Print out a guide for the Mass and participate in the choir, readings, and prayers, rejoicing in the resurrection of Jesus.

These 10 Lent and Holy Week activities are a great way for Catholic families to come together and deepen their faith during this sacred season. Print out the resources provided to help guide your family’s journey towards Easter, as you reflect on the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ.