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10 Activities for Catholic Families During Lent and Holy Week Activity10 Activities for Catholic Families During Lent and Holy Week Activity
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10 Activities for Catholic Families During Lent and Holy Week

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From committing to reading the Bible during Lent to choosing a Lenten sacrifice as a family, here are ten simple and meaningful activities that families can carry out together during Lent and Holy Week. 

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the bible, jesus christ, catholicism, the roman catholic church

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Hand this printable out to your pupils to bring home to their families, and then discuss what activities everyone chose to do after Lent is over
  • Rather than go to the provided link in the resource, have youngsters design and create their own original Lenten and Holy Week calendars 

Classroom Considerations

  • Because this is a faith-based resource, please review the materials to determine whether they are appropriate for your class

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  • Neatly presented on one piece of paper
  • Good suggestions for family activities

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