Objective: There is a special season on the Catholic Calendar that's 40 days long, but doesn't include Sundays. Why not? 

Why do Catholics "give up" things they enjoy during this season or do extra service?  

Is it true Catholics can partake of what they give up on Sundays, or is this a myth?

Learn the answers to these questions and more in this educational course!

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Religious Education - Family Education - Lent - Lent

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Religious Education - Family Education - Lent - Lent - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Religious Education - Family Education - Lent - Lent - VIDEO

    • Religious Education - Family Education - Lent - Lent - QUIZ

What others have been saying about this course:

FRANK BERTINCHAMPS

5 star rating

“This is a great class for gaining some basic information about Lent, and what to do during Lent. I've learned something new as a growing Catholic.”

“This is a great class for gaining some basic information about Lent, and what to do during Lent. I've learned something new as a growing Catholic.”

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Kelly McClusky

5 star rating

“Great refresher course. Knowledgeable, thank you.”

“Great refresher course. Knowledgeable, thank you.”

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John Gutierrez

5 star rating

“I'd be happy to have my own kids and the kids at our parish school take this course. Thank you.”

“I'd be happy to have my own kids and the kids at our parish school take this course. Thank you.”

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Debz Luvz

5 star rating

“It helps me better understand what and how I must honor Jesus' sacrifice. And, to make me a better follower.”

“It helps me better understand what and how I must honor Jesus' sacrifice. And, to make me a better follower.”

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Stella Christopher

5 star rating

“Lent was very informal. ”

“Lent was very informal. ”

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MARKWIL BERT RAMOS

4 star rating

“Nice Course, Very Informative.”

“Nice Course, Very Informative.”

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Augustina Ogbebor

5 star rating

“The text is so easy to understand and explains Lent very well.”

“The text is so easy to understand and explains Lent very well.”

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Linda Neel

5 star rating

“Excellent presentation and information.”

“Excellent presentation and information.”

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Cristina Romero

5 star rating

“Unbelievable how well you summed up all the key points of Lent. Thank you! Very interesting indeed :) ”

“Unbelievable how well you summed up all the key points of Lent. Thank you! Very interesting indeed :) ”

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Nicholas Bera Herrera

5 star rating

“5 stars for this wonderful course”

“5 stars for this wonderful course”

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lorraine gibson

5 star rating

“Excellent. Very helpful to me as a convert to the Catholic Church. ”

“Excellent. Very helpful to me as a convert to the Catholic Church. ”

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Juliana Uzoka

5 star rating

“The PDF training manual on what Lent mean and other significant celebrations with it explains in simple terms, all that is needed to know about Lent. This is great! The video is great too. I like the structure of your online lesson. Thank you. ...”

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“The PDF training manual on what Lent mean and other significant celebrations with it explains in simple terms, all that is needed to know about Lent. This is great! The video is great too. I like the structure of your online lesson. Thank you. Juliana”

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Tiago Mendes

5 star rating

“Em poucos minutos, podemos ter conhecimento desse maravilhoso período que estamos começando hoje com a quarta-feira de cinzas.”

“Em poucos minutos, podemos ter conhecimento desse maravilhoso período que estamos começando hoje com a quarta-feira de cinzas.”

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George Campros

5 star rating

“Very thorough and well presented.”

“Very thorough and well presented.”

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Augustina Ogbebor

5 star rating

“The text is so easy to understand and explains Lent very well.”

“The text is so easy to understand and explains Lent very well.”

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Francisco Orida Jr.

5 star rating

“Excellent course”

“Excellent course”

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Loretta zavarella

5 star rating

“Learning much, I love this course on Lent”

“Learning much, I love this course on Lent”

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Marissa Romero is Vice President of Digital Media. She also is a dedicated writer and Managing Editor for Catholic Online where she has worked for many years. She is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned a bachelor's degree in Communications. She is committed to her mission of promoting excellence in Catholic Education.

Marissa Romero

Professor