Second Sunday of Lent Activities for Catholic Families
Second Sunday of Lent Activities for Catholic Families
Lent is a wonderful time to slow down, reflect, and grow closer to God as a family. The Second Sunday of Lent gives us a chance to focus on transformation, prayer, and the beauty of Jesus’ light shining in our lives. Here are some simple, meaningful activities you can do with your children to bring this Sunday’s message to life.
1. Read the Gospel Together
Start by reading the Gospel of the Second Sunday of Lent (usually about the Transfiguration). Keep it short and kid-friendly. You can say something like:
"Jesus’ face shone like the sun, and His clothes became dazzling white. Peter, James, and John saw how glorious Jesus is—God’s love shining through Him."
Afterward, ask simple questions:
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What do you think it means that Jesus’ face shone?
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How can we shine God’s love to others this week?
2. Family Reflection Craft
Create a “Transfiguration Light” craft together. Use yellow and white tissue paper to make a glowing sun around a paper figure of Jesus. Display it somewhere visible to remind everyone of His light during Lent.
3. Acts of Kindness Jar
Lent is about growing in love. Start an Acts of Kindness Jar for the week. Each family member writes small, kind actions on slips of paper (helping with chores, sharing a toy, praying for a friend). Pick one each day and celebrate the ways you reflect Jesus’ light to others.
4. Pray Together
End your day with a simple prayer:
"Jesus, help us to see Your light and shine it for others. Amen."
5. Family Lenten Challenge
Choose one small, practical sacrifice for the week: no complaining, less screen time, or offering extra help to someone. Encourage the kids to notice how their little sacrifices make room for God’s love.
Lent doesn’t have to be complicated—it’s about small steps, family moments, and hearts open to God. Using these Second Sunday of Lent activities, your children can experience the joy and light of Jesus in a hands-on, memorable way.