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Lent 2023 theme - Gathering in Communion

- Lent is more than ashes, fish fries and giving up chocolate.
  
  In addition to our prayer, fasting & almsgiving, the faithful have a longing to gather and develop meaningful relationships.
  Led by the Holy Spirit, Lenten Groups from Ashland to Astoria will gather in homes on our Lenten pilgrimage.
Gathering in Lenten groups
- Why Lenten Groups Lent doesn't have to be a solo effort. This Lent, let's make our big Church small by gathering in homes to witness the transforming power of the Gospel.
- Parish Planning Our parish support team has you covered and will help you prepare for parish Lenten Groups. Start with this quick overview or give us a call.
- Host & Facilitator Training The best hosts are not theological experts but those who are relational and faithful. Check out this webinar trainings to help facilitators get ready.
6 week lenten Pilgrimage - Sycamore (English, Spanish & Vietnamese)
- The Existence of God Why bother thinking about religion? Five reasons not to believe in God. Arguments for the existence of God?
- Who is Jesus He came to bring life to the world. The Saving Death of Jesus. The light of the Resurrection.
- The Holy Spirit and the Church How the Holy Spirit can change your life. No one gets into heaven alone. Why we need signs, symbols and sacraments.
- The Gift of Faith What is faith? Are Christians just stupid or are there good reasons to believe? How to take a step of faith.
- Finding True Freedom Is there such a thing as right and wrong? Where can we find moral guidance? How do you discover your true identity?
- The Meaning of Love What is love? How to love your neighbour. Knowing the love of God.
other Lenten Resources
- for individuals
  
  About Eucharistic Adoration
  
  A guide to Confession
  
  Bishop Barron's Lent Reflections
  
  Dynamic Catholic - "Best Lent Ever"
  
  Ignatian Resources
  
  Franciscan Media Resources
  
  Simply Catholic - A Guide to Lent
  
  CRS Rice Bowl
- For groups
  
  Sunday Readings
  
  The Rescue Project
  
  The Hallow App
  
  JESUS Study
  
  The Search - FORMED
  
  Th e Alpha Course
  
  Forgiven - FORMED
  
  Exodus 90 for men
  
  Magnify 90 for women
- Family Catechesis
  Biblical Walk through the Mass
  Praying our Way through Life
  Catholic Family Resources
  
  For Married Couples
  Marriage in Christ Lenten Series
  The Messy Family Project
Gather in community
- Sunday and weekday Mass Encourage a deeper understanding of why the Mass makes present for us the mystery of Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection.
- Parish Eucharistic Revival 2024 Our world is in need healing. Let this Lent prepare us for next year's focus on turning to the very source of our strength.
- Explore Adoration Understand, appreciate and experience Adoration opportunities in the life of the parish. “Adoration is acknowledging that we are a creature before our Creator.”
Gather as Leadership & Parish Staff
- A Discussion Guide
- A parish Staff retreat
- Parish Resource Pack