Some Lenten and papal links....

There is so much we can do to deepen our experience of Lent and prepare ourselves for Easter.  I have shared some of our family devotions in the past, and we are doing pretty much the same this year.  I always like to add a couple new things each year.  Here are some links and video's for Lent and also some for the election of our new pope as well....

An abundance of Lent activities here (USCCB)

Lovely printable Lenten calendar that the kids can color each day (Pondered In My Heart)

Crown of thorns   (Raising Young Ones)

 Lent and Easter book ideas (Shower of Roses)

Holy Thursday Liturgical Tea  (Raising Young Ones)

Good Friday Liturgical Tea (Raising Young Ones)

A Papal Unity Study and Lapbook (Shower of Roses)

Pope Activities for Kids  (Catholic Icing)


Papal Conclave Lesson Plan (The Religion Teacher)

"Sweet Sistine" March madness brackets  (RNS)