May the hope that does not disappoint (cf. Rom 5:5), the central message of the Jubilee, be the focus of our Lenten journey towards the victory of Easter. - Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for Lent 2025
Lent 2025 Calendar - available in English and Spanish
10 Things to Remember During Lent (PDF)
Why ashes? (PDF)
Lent Resources for Your Marriage - from Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Raleigh
Lent and Easter Resources for Families - from Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Raleigh
Lent and Easter Lesson Plans for Special Needs - from Faith Formation in the Diocese of Raleigh
Prayer Resources
- Pray with God’s Word this Lent! Get the daily readings sent to your email each morning. Sign up for your free subscription from the USCCB.
- ¡Ore con la Palabra de Dios en esta Cuaresma! Reciba las lecturas diarias enviadas a su correo electrónico cada mañana. Regístrese aquí para su suscripción gratuita de USCCB.
Stations of the Cross - audio from USCCB
Stations of the Cross – Overcoming Racism (PDF) - from USCCB
Apps
Hallow - a Catholic prayer and meditation app
Laudate - a free, comprehensive Catholic app for iPhone and Android
Truth & Life App - (for purchase) an audio & study Bible; has an option for reading the New Testament in 40 days
Online
Read the New Testament in 40 Days
Pray More Lenten Retreat - online on your own schedule
Great Catholic Music - listen online or download the app
Lenten music playlists from the Sunday 7pm Choir, St. Francis de Sales Church in Ajax ON Canada
- Songs of Lent (YouTube)
- More songs of Lent (YouTube)
For Kids
Fasting
Fasting Guidelines for Lent (PDF)
What to Give Up for Lent in 2025 from Hallow
Almsgiving Opportunities
Diocese of Raleigh Bishop's Annual Appeal
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh