Celebrating Lent with Young Kids Lent truly is a countdown to Easter. We offer prayers, almsgiving, and fasting as we await the resurrection of our Lord. A countdown chain gives kids a more concrete understanding of how many days are in Lent and a visual for how long Lent will continue. A paper chain is also simple and quick with little mess, all bonuses … [Read more...] about How to Make a Lent Paper Chain
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We Are God’s Toddlers
I was seven when I first accepted the Eucharist, but twenty-seven before I realized I wasn't going to hell for my actions on the morning of my first holy communion. Left unsupervised for mere minutes in the parish, curiosity got the better of me, as it often did in my childhood, and I reached my hand into the bowl of wafers that were meant for holy communion. I ate … [Read more...] about We Are God’s Toddlers
Almsgiving – Toddler Friendly Lent
Lent is a wonderful time for focusing on spiritual growth for the entire family. Toddlers can easily get involved with almsgiving through the use of a family almsgiving box. Decorating the box is a simple, but effective way to help busy toddlers understand that lent is an important and special time for focusing on Jesus and preparing for Easter. Our almsgiving box is a … [Read more...] about Almsgiving – Toddler Friendly Lent
