A Pinterest Mom’s Guide to Lent

Lent is an important season in the Catholic faith. It is a special time of prayer, penance, sacrifice and good works in preparation for the celebration of Easter. As Catholics, it is important that we use these 40 days, beginning on Ash Wednesday, to prepare for the death and resurrection of Jesus. Thankfully, social media platforms like Pinterest offer plenty of tips, inspiration, and educational resources for busy families looking to fully engage in Lenten activities. Your Catholic schools in Orlando compiled a list of Pinterest’s best tips and tricks to help you prepare for Lent.What Are You Doing For Lent? 10 IdeasHaving a hard time deciding what to give up or what practice to add to your daily life? This infographic provides great suggestions from fasting, spending time in prayer, meditative reading, community service, and giving up one of your favorite foods.A Quick Overview of Lenten Fasting & AbstinenceIf you’re looking to explain Lent to a friend, or if you just need a refresher for yourself, this quick overview will be very helpful. It covers abstinence, fasting, and almsgiving.Why No Meat?Check out this link for a quick look into why Catholics abstain from eating meat throughout Lent.An Illustrated Guide to The TriduumThis handy guide examines The Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. It breaks each day down into what happened on that day, what you’ll see at church, and how you should go about that day.Create a Household Lent PlanThis link gives 8 tips on how to create your own meaningful household Lenten practices.Resources like Pinterest and the Orlando Catholic school's blog are great tools to find easy ideas that engage your family and encourage children to excel academically, spiritually, and socially. To learn more about what makes our schools different, contact us online or at 407-246-4800.