Lenten Family Resources

Videos

What is Ash Wednesday
A fun Catholic reflection for kids based on the readings for Ash Wednesday.

Lent In  Three Minutes
Looking for a quick way to explain Ash Wednesday to your kids? Take 3 minutes to watch this video from Busted Halo, a ministry of the Redemptorists.

Brother Francis on Lent plus other Brother Francis videos.

Catholic Kids Homilies for Ash Wednesday and all the Weeks of Lent
An upbeat animated video playlist with a kid-friendly homilies based on the readings for 2024. Each week a new video is added.  Start now and share Ash Wednesday and all the weeks of Lent with your kids!

Activities

Stations of the Cross for Kids
Praying the Stations of the Cross is a great way to remember the true meaning of Lent with your kids.

Lent for Older Kids and Teens
Fasting, giving, praying: 25+ ideas for what kids & teens can do for Lent

Lenten Resources for the Whole Family 
Videos and resourcess for Teens and Adults

Plans and Calendars

Lenten Calendar for Kids

Creating a Lenten Prayer Space in the Home

Lenten Family Plan

Lenten Prayer Challenge for Families

Countdown to Easter 40 Days of Jesus' Words