Ash Wednesday and Lent

Ash Wednesday, marking the first day of Lent, comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. Our practice on Ash Wednesday includes being marked with ashes on our forehead, symbolising the dust from which God made us. Lent is a time of increased prayer, almsgiving, self-denial and deep contemplation about the mystery of God's mercy. Let us prepare well for the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ at Easter. How will you grow closer to God this Lent?

• Ash Wednesday and Lent in 60 seconds with Lego - Explained in a fun and entertaining way, Trideo Media uses Lego to break open Ash Wednesday and Lent in 60 seconds. 

• Lent Activities - from RE Teacher Jared Dees. Lent activities to use with your students and staff.

• The Significance of Ash Wednesday - They may just be ashes, but Fr. Mike points out that what they represent goes far beyond mere dust of the earth. With a simple cross on the forehead, we are recognizing that we are far from perfect, but that God loves and redeems us - not despite our brokenness, but in the midst of it.

• Lenten Family Prayer Space & Prayer - If you’d like to share a resource with your school families, this pdf provides families with a guide to creating a simple Lenten themed prayer space.