40 Days of Lent by Abigail Stopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i Making This a Meaningful Lent en-us 2021-02-15 16:24:52 UTC 2026-01-21 03:44:26 UTC hello@padlet.com Day 1 astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1204183711 Ash Wednesday-Today starts the first day of Lent. During these next 40 days, we remember that we do not say the "A word." Watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/ioOV6eBbcLk

]]> 2021-02-15 16:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1204183711 Day 2: Be Grateful astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1204520175 Last week at Mass, Father Ben suggested we give up complaining for Lent. Spend 10 minutes silently reflecting on all the good things in your life. Often times, the things we complain about are the very things that other people pray they had. ]]> 2021-02-15 18:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1204520175 Day 4/5: No Complaints Weekend! astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1217408736 Today's focus and challenge is to give up complaining for the weekend. When we are tempted to complain, let's thank God for something in our lives instead. For me, it may sound something like "God, I really don't want to do these dishes, but I am thankful that I am able to provide my family with food." ]]> 2021-02-18 23:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1217408736 Day 7: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1224395057 Learn a new prayer. One of my favorites is the Memorare, a special prayer to Mary. First, begin by watching this video about why we honor (not worship) Mary.

The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen




]]> 2021-02-22 00:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1224395057 Day 6: Grow in Faith astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1228495062 Jesus as the Lamb
Watch this video first. Now, color this page here.]]> 2021-02-22 19:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1228495062 Day 8: Listen astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1233766001 Spend time today listening to God. So many times we pray and ask God for many things, but we rarely take the time to listen to Him in silence. Today, we are going to listen to this story here and during the story, we will be spending a brief time with Jesus in the church. Take this time to listen carefully to what Jesus has to say to you. ]]> 2021-02-23 21:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1233766001 Day 8: Grow in Faith astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1238987986 Today, let's pray for the Poor Souls in Purgatory. What is Purgatory? Fr. Mike has a great video here on what Purgatory is and what its purpose is. 

We can help the souls in Purgatory get to Heaven by praying for them. The prayer below is the most popular prayer for the souls in Purgatory.]]> 2021-02-25 00:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1238987986 Day 3: Love of Neighbor astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1244725925 Jesus showed us what perfect love looks like by dying on the cross for us. Today and tomorrow, focus on love of one another. Brainstorm ideas of how you can show love to your classmates, family, or friends. It could be as simple as just letting your brother or sister choose the movie for movie night or the game for game night. True love of another is putting their happiness before your own. ]]> 2021-02-26 11:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1244725925 Day 11: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1248144831 This week, we will be praying a decade of the rosary everyday. Before we start, let's review why and how we pray the rosary here.

The 1st Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden. In Jesus' anguish He prayed with great intensity, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. Then He rose from prayer and came to His disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted with grief. 
Say 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, The Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer (O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven especially those who are in most need of Your mercy.)]]> 2021-02-27 13:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1248144831 Day 12: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1257713314 The 2nd Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar. When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away, and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
Say 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, The Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer (O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven especially those who are in most need of Your mercy.)

]]> 2021-03-02 11:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1257713314 Day 13: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1263092135 The 3rd Sorrowful Mystery: Jesus is Crowned with Thorns
"Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the praetorium, and they gathered the whole battalion before him. And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe upon him, and plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on his head, and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him they mocked him, saying, 'Hail, King of the Jews!"' (Mt 27:27-29). Say 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, The Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer (O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven especially those who are in most need of Your mercy.)

]]> 2021-03-03 10:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1263092135 Day 14: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1268342081 The 4th Sorrowful Mystery: Jesus Carries His Cross. 

The suffering of Jesus is intense as the cross is laid on His bruised and wounded back and shoulders. Weak and exhausted from loss of blood, lack of food and rest, Jesus falls three times under the cross. Jesus meets His afflicted Mother causing untold anguish in the Hearts of Son and Mother.
Say 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, The Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer (O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven especially those who are in most need of Your mercy.)]]> 2021-03-04 11:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1268342081 Day 15/16: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1273167265 The 5th Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden.

Jesus comes with his disciples to Gethsemani: “Stay here, while I go yonder and pray.” Entering the garden with Peter, James, and John, Jesus prays, “My soul is sorrowful unto death.”Jesus sees the sins of all mankind, whose guilt He has taken upon Himself.

Say 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, The Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer (O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven especially those who are in most need of Your mercy.)

On Saturday, do a chore without having to be asked and without complaining.
]]> 2021-03-05 11:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1273167265 Day Service astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1279778101 Today, brighten someone's day by making them a card. Phil's Friends is an organization that sends care packages and hope to people with cancer. We have an opportunity to help by making them cards. Please see this link here for the templates and instructions: https://philsfriends.org/cards-of-hope/

]]> 2021-03-08 01:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1279778101 Day 18: Encourage Others astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1286826328 Not very long ago, you were preparing for your 1st Communion. The 2nd graders have been preparing all year for this amazing Sacrament. Today, write a letter of encouragement and prayer to the 2nd grade class. We will be giving these to the 2nd graders as they near closer to their 1st Communion. ]]> 2021-03-09 10:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1286826328 Day 19: Grow in Faith astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1292318351 Today, let us reflect on the cross of Jesus. All of our classrooms have a San Damiano Cross. Click here and here to learn more about the San Damiano Cross and what all the figures and colors on the cross mean. Click here to color your own San Damiano cross.]]> 2021-03-10 11:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1292318351 Day 26: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1297330507 Today, let's watch the Stations of the Cross. Father Ben has recorded a beautiful Stations of the Cross that can be watched anytime. Take this time to prayerfully reflect on Jesus' great sacrifice for us. Remember, if you were the only one left on Earth, Jesus would still die just for YOU! ]]> 2021-03-11 10:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1297330507 Day 9: Grow in Faith astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1302147466 One of my favorite things I have discovered this Lent is the story time website from the Sisters of Saint Francis. Their love and joy for the Lord is so evident in all they do. It's a great reminder that true happiness is found in God alone. Today, go to their website and listen to any 1 (or more!) of their stories they have recorded. 

And SURPRISE! Some of the Sisters are scheduled to join us in class on Friday!]]> 2021-03-12 11:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1302147466 Day 10: Visit astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1307975538 Enjoy your time with the Sisters today! Show them respect and hospitality. When they leave, write them a thank you card thanking them for taking the time to be with you today.]]> 2021-03-14 19:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1307975538 Day 24: Fast astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1313386391 Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving are 3 important parts of Lent. We have done a lot of praying and learning new prayers. Today, let's focus on fasting. Is there something you can give up for the day? A certain TV show? Candy? Video game? Whatever you decide to fast from, try to keep it quiet. Jesus has said that when we fast we should not boast or look sad but instead go about our days as normally as possible so that no one knows you are fasting.]]> 2021-03-16 01:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1313386391 Day 17: Celebrate astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1318142740 Happy Saint Patrick's Day!  Enjoy the story of Saint Patrick here.]]> 2021-03-16 22:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1318142740 Day 19/20: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1323354534 Today, we celebrate a very special feast day: The feast of St. Joseph! One way we can celebrate this is by praying a Saint Joseph Novena. What is a Novena? Find out here. Now, you are going to pray this Novena every day for 9 days for a specific intention. Every day, after you pray, color in one of the lillies to help you keep track. ]]> 2021-03-18 01:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1323354534 Day 21: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1327900626 Continue to say your Novena to St. Joseph and color in a Lily each day. Did you know St. Joseph is the Patron Saint of Sicily, Italy? St. Joseph's Day is celebrated by Italians in a special way by making a St. Joseph's Table. Watch this video that explains this fun tradition here. You can try making your own St. Joseph's Table here!]]> 2021-03-18 23:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1327900626 Day 22: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1337235959 Continue to pray your Novena to St. Joseph. Today is a beautiful day! With parent permission, say a decade of the rosary outside or draw a rosary with chalk and "walk" the Hail Marys.]]> 2021-03-22 11:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1337235959 Day 23: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1340742402 Continue to pray your Novena to St. Joseph. Reflect on this Lent so far. What have you learned? Have you been able to keep your Lenten promises? Write 1 paragraph (at least 5 sentences) reflecting on this Lent. We are so close to Easter! Is there anything you want to focus on or do before then?]]> 2021-03-23 01:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1340742402 Day 24: Pray astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1347133001 Continue to pray your Novena to St. Joseph. We are almost done! Today, we will be doing Stations of the Cross since tomorrow is a shortened day. Follow along with Father Ben as he says the Stations of the Cross. ]]> 2021-03-24 10:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1347133001 Day 34: Thursday, March 25th astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1348488405 We have officially entered into Passiontide (the last two weeks before Easter). At Mass yesterday, we witnessed the statutes and crucifixes being covered in purple cloth. Watch here to learn more about why we do this. Today is Day 8 of the St. Joseph Novena, remember to pray the novena today and tomorrow.]]> 2021-03-24 15:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1348488405 Day 35: Monday, March 29th astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1363470625 Blessed Holy Week! Yesterday was Palm Sunday and officially began Holy Week. This week, we will be creating a Holy Week Easter Wreath. Today, we are going to focus on Palm Sunday (Palm Branch and Donkey pictures) and the Last Supper (bread and wine pictures). All the pictures and scriptures passages are here. The final product will look like this: ]]> 2021-03-29 10:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1363470625 Day 36: Tuesday, March 30th astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1367422236 Let's continue building our Easter Wreath. Today, cut and color the praying hands and cross pictures. Cut out the passages: Jesus Prays in Gethsemane and Jesus is Crucified.]]> 2021-03-30 10:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1367422236 Day 37: Wednesday, March 31st astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1371281510 Continue building your Easter Wreath. Today, focus on the Resurrection and Ascension passages and pictures: Tomb and Ascension pictures.

Something I just learned yesterday is that the Wednesday of Holy Week has traditionally been called Spy Wednesday. Click here to learn what this means. This is a great day to remember the times we have also betrayed Jesus and make a good Confession. Please consider going to Confession during this Holy Week. What a great gift it is that we can completely repent and be healed from our sinfulness! ]]> 2021-03-31 10:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1371281510 Day 38, 39, and 40! astopczynski https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1374812076 Finish your Easter Wreath today. Please consider taking advantage of all the special services during Holy Week offered at St. Anthony. Here is a calendar of events happening this week. ]]> 2021-04-01 09:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/astopczynski/dn9feuw9zlsagk5i/wish/1374812076