Lent 2020 Resources
Below are a number of resources that may be of interest to adults in their Lenten prayer, sharing, and learning.
Learning Resources
These resources—some video, some articles, and some PDFs—cover a variety of topics that may assist individual learners in various areas/topics concerning Lent.
- Lent in 3 Minutes (video)
https://bustedhalo.com/video/watch-lent-3-minutes
A quick understanding of Lent from the young-adult-oriented (but suitable for anyone) website, Busted Halo. - Holy Week in 3 Minutes (video)
https://bustedhalo.com/video/watch-holy-week-in-three-minutes
A quick understanding of Holy Week from the young-adult-oriented (but suitable for anyone) website, Busted Halo. - A Catholic Guide to Holy Week Symbols
https://bustedhalo.com/ministry-resources/a-catholic-guide-to-holy-week-symbols
An article reviewing the principal symbols encountered during Holy Week (from Busted Halo). - Holy Week Around the World
https://bustedhalo.com/ministry-resources/holy-week-around-the-world
An article surveying different practices and cultures as Holy Week is celebrated throughout the world (from Busted Halo) - Rediscovering the Sacrament of Penance
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance/sacrament-of-penance-resources-for-individuals.cfm
Multiple resources and videos on the sacrament from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website. - 40 Lenten Ideas (direct link to PDF)
https://www.janetschaeffler.com/40_Lenten_Ideas.pdf
Ideas list from Janet Schaeffler, OP. - CRS Rice Bowl/”Encounter Lent”
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5PsPjJAk-2gYW3ln67ezVds52lEo9EM
A series of 66 videos on various topics connected with Lent and giving from Catholic Relief Services. Originally done for the 2018 Rice Bowl campaign but still timely. - A Reflection on Lenten Fasting
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/catholic-reflection-on-lenten-fasting-father-daniel-merz.cfm
An essay on the Lenten practice for the USCCB website. - “Lent” search on America magazine
https://www.americamagazine.org/topic/lent
Multi-page listing of relevant articles on Lent from one of the preeminent Catholic magazines. - “Lent” search on Commonweal magazine
https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/search/site/Lent
Multi-page listing of search results on “Lent” from another highly respected Catholic magazine.
Daily Prayer/Inspiration
In addition to the daily prayer sites listed on our “Individual Learning” page, the following links specifically relate to Lenten daily prayer.
- 40 Ways to Be This Lent
https://formationreimagined.org/our-lent-2020-poster/
An excellent downloadable PDF poster from the Diocese of Bridgeport. - Lent with the Saints
https://info.franciscanmedia.org/lent
Daily inspiration during Lent from Franciscan Media - “Praying Lent”
https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/
Numerous prayer resources from Creighton University.
Family or Catechist Prayer and Sharing
These resources may be helpful to parents or catechists seeking to involve their children or families in Lenten prayer and practices.
- RCL Benziger Resources
https://www.rclbenziger.com/lent
Taken from their religious education textbook materials, this page contains a group of PDF files on various aspects of Lent, suitable for parents to use with their children. - 40 Ideas for 40 Days
http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/resources/40-ideas-for-40-days/?utm_source=cfflist&utm_medium=email&utm_content=201601&utm_campaign=cff
An idea (often linked to a separate page) for each day of Lent from the website, Catechist’s Journey. - Sadlier Lenten Resources
http://www.sadlier.com/religion/lenten-resources-2016?&__hssc=&__hstc=144900587.936ffaac6c6e8fdc7bba500a5254640a.1416854831399.1416854831399.1416854831399.1&hsCtaTracking=8c65ff88-31a9-421c-8bfb-7b117c91c088%7Cbe1703dc-49c0-45ce-b055-48bd69849f99
Downloadable resources — like a calendar or prayer cards — from one of the largest religious education publishers in the country.