Lent in Communities

Parish Resources

Prayers, reflections and resources for use in your parish or community group to help guide your Lent reflection.

Lent Reflection Programme 2025

English

Te Reo Māori

Lent 2025 Parish Resources

Includes:

Notes for Speaking

Notes for Parish Newsletters

Liturgical Resources

  • Ideas for helping focus on the meaning of Lent

  • Prayers of the Faithful

Previous years: Lent Reflection Programme

2024 - English version

2024 - Te Reo Māori version

2023 - English version

2023 - Te Reo Māori version

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