Three Ways to Grow Together: Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving
Office for Social Concerns
Catholic Diocese of Columbus
Information and Response NETWORK
LENTEN JOURNEY FOR FAMILIES
THREE WAYS TO GROW TOGETHER
PRAYER
Intention for the Day
Commit to praying for (or with) your family during Lent by keeping a list of prayer intentions placed in a common space for all to see. Every day of Lent, choose an intention to focus on individually or as a family, and offer it to God with a simple verbal prayer, rosary, etc. Find ideas at: www.teachingcatholickids.com/keep-a-list-of-family-prayer-intentions
FASTING
Fifteen Minute Fast
What could happen if you dedicated just one percent of your day – 15 minutes – fasting from busyness and distraction? Set aside household tasks, silence the cell phone, disconnect from diversions such as video games, and then use that extra time to intentionally connect with God or a family member. Find ideas on how to spend family time together at:www.52sundays.com
ALMSGIVING
CRS Rice Bowl
Catholic Social Teaching calls for us to put the poor and vulnerable first – not only for their sake but for ours, too. Through Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten Rice Bowl, we journey with others here and around the world to commit our Lenten almsgiving to deepen our faith and to serve those in need. For more about CRS Rice Bowl, an activity calendar, recipes, and stories of hope, visit:www.crsricebowl.org/families
The Office for Social Concerns is the central diocesan resource for Catholic Social Teaching, reaching out through prayer, education, service, and advocacy.
