Resources for Mission and Ministry with children based on Shrove Tuesday and Lent
Below are links to a number of resources to help you with your ministry. Many of the resources are not produced or endorsed by the Diocese. Please ensure that the resource is right for both your tradition and context before using. Do contact childrenandfamilies@elydiocese.org if you have any questions or need further help or support. Items are free to access unless stated.
Resources for Shrove Tuesday
Websites and Online Resources
- Pancake Party Pack from Scripture Union
- Why Pancake Day? from GodVenture
- Pancake prayers from GodVenture
- Shrove Tuesday Celebration Prayers! from Flame: Creative Children's Ministry
- Children's Lent activities: Pancake party from Roots on the Web
- The Big Pancake Party Pack from Church Urban Fund
Resources for Lent
Church of England Resources
- This Lent we are encouraged to put down deep roots of hope by connecting with God who is with us at all times.
- More information and links to resources as they are available can be found at: Living Hope - Resources for Lent 2025
Ash Wednesday Resources
- Ash Wednesday: Liturgy, Prayers and Craft from Flame: Creative Children's Ministry
- Activities for Kids this Ash Wednesday from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots
Websites and Online Resources
- A Lenten journey devised by Elaine Halls from Roots on the Web
- 36 of The Best Faith at Home Ideas for Lent and Easter from GodVenture
- Family Lent Ideas from Flame: Creative Children's Ministry
- Exploring Lent: Quick and Easy Prayer Pretzels from Flame: Creative Children's Ministry
- Lent Challenge Sheets from Muddy Church
- 40 moments and 40 bags from Muddy Church
- 40 Nature Activities for Lent (with Free Printable cards) from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots
- Eco Lent Resource for Kids "What a Wonderful World" from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots
- 'The Life of Jesus' Board Game for Kids - Free Printable from Sun Hats & Wellie Boots
- Lent – Yes Already! from The Reflectionary
- Last-minute Lent Resources from The Reflectionary
- Lent and Easter Pinterest Board from Messy Church
- Lent and Easter resources from Messy Church (some free downloadable resources available)
Resources for Under 5s
- Lent Play and Prayer Stations for Under 5s from Spiritual Child Network
Resources for Schools Work and Mission
- Lent Archives - BRF free downloadable resources for primary RE, collective worship as well as church settings.
- Resources - Scripture Union Scripture Union have a number of free resources to use in primary and secondary schools, including in assemblies and with school-based clubs.