Resources for Lent 2022
Lenten Message for Schools – Bishop Donal McKeown
As we begin the journey through Lent 2022, Most Rev Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, invites everyone in our Diocesan School Community, to take time to pray, to deepen their relationship with God.
An Introduction to Prayer
Lenten Challenge Look! Listen! Love!
Posters suitable for different year groups in primary school, encouraging them to pray during Lent to be able to love as God loves.
Guided Meditation for Look!Listen!Love!
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross depict the journey of Jesus to the Cross on Calvary. There is a beautiful tradition in the Catholic Church of praying the Stations of the Cross, accompanying Jesus on this journey, particularly during Lent. These resources are suitable for praying the Stations with children.
Stations of the Cross for Younger Children Colouring Pages
For those who have read and loved the book, Drawing God, by Karen Kiefer, the Drawing God Stations of the Cross offer a way for children to grow in their love for Jesus during Lent.
Drawing God Stations of the Cross Introduction
https://www.drawing-god.com/stations-of-the-cross-kit
Praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
Pope Francis says, “The Rosary is the most beautiful and the richest of all prayers. It is the prayer that touches most the heart of the Mother of God.” This resource will help children understand how to pray the Rosary and provides some thoughts on praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary during Lent.
