Lenten Sacrifice Ideas and Activities for Kids

This year, my kids are putting together a lent box. What you do is, find any box and have the kids put in their favorite toys, games, or whatever they'd like to sacrifice for lent.


A Lent Box for an older child might look something more like this:


Then, put on the lid and label it "Good-bye for Lent- See You at Easter!".


Find a place in a closet or on a high shelf where it's out of sight. Don't forget to bring it out for opening on Easter! :-)


Also, I just love this sacrifice idea! Check out Karen in Mommyland's Sacrifice Garland for holding everyone accountable. She also has a beautiful Mercy Cross craft that's worth checking out!


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12 comments:

  1. Great idea. I wish I would have thought of this when our boys were little. I know they would have been thrilled to see their favorite toys again on Easter; and then would have been happy when they realized they did something worthwhile for Lent.

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  2. I LOVE the idea of the sacrifice box! What a fabulous idea - only since my son is 8, I'll leave it right out in the open so he can "miss" his toys. LACY YOU ROCK!! ~ Kathy

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  3. What a great idea! Have a Happy Mardi Gras and a blessed and holy Lent.

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  4. Why does the older kid box look like something I'd give up? LOL Are those my sacrifices?

    The idea is a great one, by the way. Have a holy Lent, Lacy.

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  5. Thanks for the great ideas! I am going to use the box for my 2 boys. I did the sacrifice garland with my Religion classes today, it is a great visual!

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  6. I'm glad you like my Sacrifice Garland. My kids keep talking about it.

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  7. Great site! I've basically planned my Lent from your posts! :) Thank you thank you! My 7 yo, 6 yo, and 3 yo are coloring their Lenten countdowns right this minute! :)
    Faith

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  8. Hello, I just found your blog this past weekend and it's amazing! Your ideas and art are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. I teach in a Catholic school and am using several of your ideas and links for Lent. Thank you again! God bless you!

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  9. What a wonderful idea! Love the sacrifice box!

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  10. Lacy, your site is very well done, full of treasures and easy to navigate! Bravo to you! We may do this Lent box, it's a great idea. And if we do we will put our Alleluia banner with it when we "bury the Alleluia" for Lent.

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