Author: Mrs Purdie

Today’s challenge – Be positive, think positive and say positive words only.

For extra challenge you could listen to this beautiful hymn which reminds us to place our trust in God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc0QVWzCv9k

 

Today we pray for the Primary 3 children who will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Our challenge today is about forgiveness.

Watch this 6 minute video clip about the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_FUlo3WngI

Discuss the Parable with your family. Remember that this Parable reminds us that God is always ready to welcome us back and forgive us, no matter what we’ve done.

Take time to talk to God about the times you have not shown love.

 

“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command… Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.” (John 15:12-15)

Today’s challenge – Pray for a friend. 

Prayer for a Friend

I will pray for you, my friend.
I will name you in my heart before God and ask all His blessing be upon you.
I will be concerned for your rising and your daily mood.
I will be sympathetic to your personal needs and desires in each day of your life.
I will wish you well in your learning, or your work,  and your leisure.
I will think of you at the close of each day and pray that God’s peace be with you.
If you have been especially kind or helpful to me then I will make my gratitude known to you.
If you are in trouble or difficulty of any kind, or simply tired and worn down,
I will do all and anything I can to lift your spirits.
I will ache for you in your sorrows and disasters and rejoice with you in your joys and triumphs.
I will love and care for you as I love and care for myself.

~ Author unknown

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27

Today’s challenge:  Learn about a different faith or culture. You could even learn a few words in a different language.

#LentChallenge

Let’s start the week off by inspiring others! #LentChallenge

Leave your inspirational messages on post-it notes or on our blog / Twitter/ Facebook or Dojo pages. 

Let’s call it #Mondaymotivation !

In the words of Pope Francis :

Let us strive to fast during Lent with a smile, rather than a long face.

Today’s Challenge – choose one or more of the things below to fast from.

Don’t forget to follow Pope Francis on Twitter! @Pontifex

#LentChallenge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross, is normally prayed each Friday during Lent. 

Today’s challenge – watch this video of Children’s Stations of the Cross. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT8BBlk1pko

Finish your challenge by saying The Our Father.

#LentChallenge

 

Almsgiving is a way of showing love to the people around you.

Choose at least one of the following almsgiving tasks for today’s challenge:

1. Give someone at school or at home a compliment today.
2. Call someone and tell them you are thinking about them.
3. Take a treat or meal to someone.
4. Donate food to a local foodbank or clothes to a charity shop/clothing bank.
5. Tidy your room without being reminded!

What did you choose to do today? #LentChallenge

Today’s challenge –

Write a list of 10 things you are thankful to God for. Then tell Him!