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Catholics have three main practices during Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. All Catholics, young and old, can participate in these practices. See information on each of these in the sections below, along with specific ideas on how to practice them.
The traditional practices of Lent, drawn from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, are almsgiving (Mattew 6:2 – 4), prayer (Matthew 6:5 – 15), and fasting (Matthew 6:16 – 18). Fasting ideas for kids and teens. Here are some of the spiritual benefits of fasting: It’s a form of penance.
This In the Desert lesson plan on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving will help youth understand the connection between the temptation of Jesus in the desert and Lenten focus on spirituality, sacrifice, and service. Youth will come to understand why we give things up for Lent.
7 Μαρ 2024 · We offer the following resources, that incorporate prayer, fasting and almsgiving, to help youth deepen their experience of Lent. For Children. 25 Ideas for What Kids and Teens Can do for Lent. Most of these ideas are appropriate for kids ages six and older.
1. Give up the usual suspects. Sweets, video games, soda, junk food, social media, and other creature comforts. 2. Quiet it down. Monks practice silence in order to better hear God.
8 Απρ 2022 · We asked some leading but not probing questions to make sure they are on the right path. They were making their prayer, almsgiving and fasting choices more privately, just as Jesus directed.
6 Μαρ 2019 · By creating a Lenten resource for teens that’s specific to their age, focuses on common situations and challenges they face, and is written in an easy and accessible way, we’re hopefully making this a less intimidating liturgical season and a more inviting, manageable one.
