Lent

Lent is our time of preparation.

During these 40 days, we ponder what it means to “give up, take up and lift up.” Using the spiritual practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, we deepen our relationship with Christ and discern where God is working in our lives.

Rediscover Jesus This Lent

Resources for 2025

Stations of the Cross - Watch a video of Fr. Jason Jalbert reliving Jesus' journey by praying the Stations of the Cross. The images of the Stations are from Saint Joseph Cathedral in Manchester, NH.

Lent becomes a time to prepare ourselves to live this year faithfully and fruitfully. We invite all Catholics to embrace this sacred season by reflecting on how we can care for our Earth, making small changes to our daily actions, and reconnecting with creation through meaningful steps toward healing and sustainability. CLICK HERE for a prayer and practice for each week of Lent and other resources prepared by The Laudato Si Movement.

How to Make a Good Confession Infographic - Includes illustrated steps on how to make a good confession and simple explanations of the Examination of Conscience and Act of Contrition. It's a great resource for parents to use with their children.

Lenten Litany on Fasting and Feasting - Read this litany for an interesting perspective on fasting and feasting. It may give you some ideas as you consider your Lenten choices.

Read the Holy Father's 2025 Message for Lent

Download this calendar from the USCCB for daily inspiration for your Lenten journey - March 5 - April 20, 2025. 

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Welcome to Your Family Lenten Evening! Lent is a call to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to prepare for the passion and resurrection of our Lord. Enjoy a curated evening together as a family to start intentionally living out these Lenten disciplines to detach from worldly distractions, amend your lives, and grow closer to the Lord.

CLICK HERE for ideas for your Family Night

Additional Family Resources for Lent

2025 Guidelines for Lent for Parishes

2025 Guidelines for Holy Week and Easter for Parishes

Lenten Resources for Catechetical Leaders from Loyola Press

Lenten Resources for Catechetical Leaders from Sadlier

Events

Rite of Election and Calling to Continuing Conversion - March 9th at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester

Feast of St. Joseph Mass and Breakfast - March 22nd

New Hampshire Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Spring Event: Did Jesus literally mean what He said in Matthew 25:36 "I was in prison and you visited me."

Diocesan Day of Reconciliation - April 14th - Confessions are heard in parishes throughout the diocese. Consult your parish for more details.

Chrism Mass - April 15th, 11 a.m. Clergy are asked to register.