Lent is the 40-day season before Easter when we prepare our hearts by praying, fasting, and giving to others. These free Lent activities for kids are designed to help children understand and live the meaning of Lent in simple, hands-on ways.
These printables can be used at home, in catechism classes, or during family prayer time. Each activity is meant to help children engage with the season of Lent in a practical, age-appropriate way.
Download these free Lent activities and help your children grow closer to Jesus as they prepare for Easter!
Ash Wednesday Decode the Message
During Lent, we remember that we are made by God and that our life comes from Him. Can you figure out the secret message? Use the numbers (or symbols) to discover the special phrase that reminds us of Ash Wednesday.
This simple Lent worksheet helps children learn the basics of the Lenten season through a fun fill-in-the-blanks activity. Using a word bank, kids will discover when Lent begins and ends, how long it lasts, its main symbols, important dates, and key practices like prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
This coloring page features Jesus going off to a quiet, lonely place to pray, based on Mark 1:35. It is designed to help children visualize this moment from the Gospels and reflect on the importance of prayer and spending time with God during Lent.
This coloring page shows Jesus washing the feet of His disciples at the Last Supper (John 13:1–15). By doing this, Jesus teaches us that loving others means serving them with humility.
