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 2024

English

*Download a printable version of the English LRP here

Te Reo Māori

*Download a printable version of the Te Reo Māori LRP here

Samoan

*Download a printable version of the Samoan LRP here

Lent 2024 Resource Kit

Includes:

Notes for Speaking

Notes for Parish Newsletters

Liturgical Resources

  • Ideas for helping focus on the meaning of Lent

  • Prayers of the Faithful

His Holiness Pope Francis’ Lenten Message is available for download here.

2023 Lent Reflection Programme

2023 - English

2023 - Te Reo Māori 

2023 - Sāmoan

2023 - Tongan

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