March 28, 2025

Are you a youth or young adult hoping to make the most of the second half of Lent? Here are six quick tips

By John Shaughnessy

In the hope of helping youths and young adults make the most of the second half of this Lenten season, the two archdiocesan leaders for these groups were asked to share their ideas.

As you will see, their suggestions are also valuable for people of all ages.

Here are three ideas from Meagan Morrisey, director of young adult and college campus ministry for the archdiocese:

  • “Increase daily prayer time by five minutes.”
  • “Schedule a time for confession between now and Easter.”
  • “Give up buying a coffee or eating out, putting that money in the collection basket [or online to your parish].”

Here are three ideas from Rachel Gilman, director of youth ministry for the archdiocese. While seconding Morrisey’s suggestions, especially about making time for the sacrament of penance, Gilman also offered:

  • “Attend Stations of the Cross at your parish. This would be great for families or if teens can drive themselves and pick up some friends.”
  • “If their parish has adoration weekly or daily, stop by for 10-15 minutes on the way to or from school, or in the evening, depending on when they offer it. Or if they go to a Catholic school and adoration is offered there, go.”
  • “Volunteer at a local agency on a weekend—for example, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This would also be good for families to do together.” †

 

 

 

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