Lent Resources

Reconciliation
- Every Saturday at 3:45pm in the location of the weekend Mass (except April 4)
- Communal Reconciliation Service - Sunday, March 29 @ 1:30pm in Big Lake
Retreat - February 28
10am-4pm at MOTV in Becker
Begin Lent with a day of prayer, reflection, & community. Take time to slow down, reflect on Christ's Passion, and prepare your heart for the season ahead.
Includes Scripture, guided prayer, meditation, & music. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Bible Study
February 27-March 27
Thursdays: 6:30pm (online)
Fridays: 9:30am (in-person at Christ our Light)
Deepen your Lenten journey with a Catholic Bible Study on the Passion of Christ. Walk with Jesus from Gethsemane to Calvary through the Gospels, reflecting on His love, sacrifice, and the heart of our salvation.
Rice Bowls
Eat less this Lent and add the money you would've spent on the food to your Rice Bowl. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) donates the money to help the fight against hunger around the world. Return your rice bowl by Holy Thursday.
Easter Egg Food Drive
Help our local food shelves by choosing a plastic egg from one of the baskets at either location. Return the food and/or monetary donation by March 30.
Stations of the Cross
We will have Stations of the Cross every Friday at the location of the weekend Mass at 7pm. Join us for this Lenten prayer experience.
- February 20 (Big Lake) - led by our youth group
- February 27 (Becker)
- March 6 (Big Lake)
- March 13 (Becker)
- March 20 (Big Lake)
- March 27 (Becker)
Resources
- Hallow #PRAY40
- 2026 Lenten Calendar
- Lenten Prayer Journal from St. Cloud Diocese
- 10 Things to Remember During Lent
- Practical Fasting Ideas for all ages
- Best Lent Ever: Experience Divine Mercy Like Never Before
- Lent Ideas for Kids & Teens
- Everything You Need for a More Spiritual Lent
- Lent Prayers
- Why Don't Catholics Eat Meat on Fridays?
- Media Fast
- My Daily Visitor Lenten Journey
