How to Make the Lenten Season More Meaningful with Your Family

It is often said that the family that prays together, stays together. This saying rings especially true during the Lenten season when families can come together to reflect on their faith and grow closer to God. Here how to make Lent more meaningful for you and your family.

1. Attend service together as a family

One of the best ways to grow closer to God as a family is to attend service together. This gives you all an opportunity to come together and worship God as one. It is also a great way to discuss scripture and learn more about your faith.

2. Make a Lenten sacrifice as a family

The Lenten season is typically associated with sacrifices. Grow closer to God as well as your family by making a sacrifice together. This could be something small, like giving up milk tea for a week, or something bigger, like fasting for a day. Choose something that will be challenging but achievable for your family.

3. Visit a holy site together

If you have the opportunity, visit a holy site together during Lent. This could be a church or shrine. Seeing these places can help deepen your understanding and faith.

4. Make a Lenten project together.

If you’re looking for a way to get creative, why not try making a Lenten project together? This could be something as simple as making a cross out of paper or creating a Stations of the Cross booklet. Get creative and have fun with your family while learning more about your faith.

5. Make a gratitude list

Another way you can have a meaningful Lent as a family is to make a gratitude list. Each day, take a few minutes to write down five things you’re grateful for. This can be anything from your family and friends to the food you have to eat. Writing down these things will help you focus on the positive things in your life and grow closer to God and your family.

6. Prepare for your future as a family

As you spend more time together, you’ll realize that there really isn’t anything more important than the love you share for your family. Make sure your family is protected from the unexpected by investing in family protection life insurance.

7. Spend time with people outside your family

This is especially true for those who don’t have close friends or relatives. Make it a point to check up on other people and see if they need help with anything. Perhaps there is a lola in your neighborhood who lives alone or maintenance workers working all day long who may need food and water to get through the day.

8. Serve your community as one

Last on our list of meaningful Lent ideas is to serve your community together. This could be something as simple as doing a food drive or helping out at a local soup kitchen. Serving others is a great way to show your love for God and help those in need.

We hope this has inspired you to celebrate a more meaningful Lent together with your loved ones.