Our Lenten Journey

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The Faith Formation classes explored the season of Lent and ways we can grow closer to God during this special time of the liturgical year. We discussed various Lenten traditions and practices which help remind us to make space for God in our daily lives.

The older students talked about prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as the three main practices of Lent. We discussed how these activities might look different for each individual and that there is no one “correct” way to experience Lent. We considered ways the Lenten season could serve as a “reboot” to get us to slow down and spend more time with God. As an activity, the class enjoyed creating a Lenten tree decorated with various ideas for doing small but meaningful actions during our forty-day journey. Lastly, we learned about the origins and significance of pretzels and then enjoyed sharing fresh soft pretzels with the younger students and parents. 

Students also discussed how Jesus used the wind to explain the spirit. The wind blows where it may, and we can hear it but not see it. We pondered some of the things involved in being in the Spirit that we cannot see, but know are there and then learned about the use of the labyrinth as a way to contemplate our spiritual paths and grow closer to God.