The “Jelly Bean Prayer” is an amazing way to teach children about the meaning of Lent through sacrifices, doing a good deed, acts of kindness, respect, and forgiveness.
Starting on Ash Wednesday, observe and reward your child(ren) with a jellybean that reflects the appropriate color each time they do something that connects with that action or attitude. Celebrate Easter Sunday and allow them to receive their jellybean treasures.
Here are some additional ideas to help you with your jellybean count:
What are some sacrifices you can make?
What are some good deeds and kind acts you can do?
What are some ways to show respect before bedtime prayers?
How do you say sorry when you done something wrong?
Children can be encouraged to pray during Lent. One simple prayer that we are adding to our morning routine this year is called, “My Morning Offering.”
God, our Father, I offer you today
all I think and do and say.
I offer it with what was done on
earth by Jesus Christ, your son.
Resource: https://join.catholicfinanciallife.org/blog/jelly-bean-prayer-a-family-activity-in-observance-of-lent
Christina Mroz is a Lead Trainer for Holy Yoga Global®, LLC. She leads an array of HYG's specialty trainings from Kids, Pre/Postnatal, Chair/Senior, Weights, Yogalates, Plus, Adaptive, and Therapy Yoga certifications with an emphasis on alignment and accessibility for all ages and abilities. Christina is an E-RYT 200 hour and continuing education provider through Yoga Alliance. She teaches yoga and movement classes in Somerset, WI and through her blog christinamroz.com
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