Session 9: Lent

Today we are going to learn about the liturgical season of Lent. This brief and clever video introduces us to the liturgical season of Lent using Legos as props.

Bad habits and selfishness can stop our spiritual growth, so we are unable to produce the good fruit of love, sharing and forgiveness growing in us. Lent prepares us for Holy Week, which includes (the Triduum and Easter Sunday). The Triduum are days of prayer from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday.

Parents and students read: John 15:1-5.  On a piece of paper, draw a tree, with several deep roots. On each of the roots, list a way you could try to deepen your life of prayer during Lent. (Some ideas are pray the Rosary/Attend Stations of the Cross on Fridays/read the Bible often/attend Mass/pray in the morning and evening)

 

Think About It: God wants to help you and to guide you throughout life. How much does God love us? Let’s take a look in the Bible to find out.

Parents and students read: Romans 8:31-32, 34 

 

Think About It: What does this reading tell us about God? (Answers will vary) 

In this Scripture reading, God is faithful. God loves us so much that he did not spare His own Son. During Lent, Jesus is our prime example of unselfishness. During Lent, we are challenged to examine how we can be more like Jesus. 

When we grow in holiness, we see the Fruits of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Watch the following video to learn more:

COMMENT BEFORE YOU LEAVE: 

Instead of a digital worksheet or Exit Ticket, please share your answer to the following question (with the help of a parent) in a comment below or attached to this lesson in your Level 4 Google Classroom.

During this Lenten season, describe a new habit will you put in place to deepen your prayer life and grow more FAITHFUL.