1. Lent with the Family Just for Parents Becca Meagher

2. Our Time Together Lectio Divina History / Purpose of Lent Sundays of Lent Pray / Fast / Give ideas and implementation Discussion – Sharing – questions

3. The Word of the Lord

4. What 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”

5. 40! What is the significance of the number 40? Moses Elijah Jesus Are there really 40 days in Lent?

6. Sundays of Lent Perennial debate – Do Sundays count? We are a people of the Resurrection Creative ways to give Sundays a special significance in Lent

7. Pray 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?

8. Fast 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!

9. Give 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

10. Resources http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/Collabora tiveMinistry/Lent/http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/Collabora tiveMinistry/Lent/ http://www.loyolapress.com/3-minute- retreats-daily-online-prayer.htmhttp://www.loyolapress.com/3-minute- retreats-daily-online-prayer.htm