Lenten Scriptural Activities

Scripture Teaching and Associated Activity

Feed the Hungry
visit a food bank and help bag food
begin a food drive for the needy at a local community center or your church

Clothe the Naked
have older students knit scarves for children in a homeless shelter
collect clothes for a community “free closet” program, or start one

Comfort those who Mourn
have students “adopt” a lonely senior in a nursing home or care center
help students make cards to send to parish shut-ins or those who have recently lost loved ones
Do Good to those who Hate You
have students pray each day for someone who has hurt them in the past
have students do something nice for that person-anonymously