


Explore what Lent is, when it happens and how it is celebrated in Christianity in the weeks before Easter. Designed for KS1 and KS2, this short guide offers a concise explanation of Lent, including Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and Mothering Sunday. Find out if Lent is mentioned in the Bible and how it is marked at Westminster Abbey.
This resource can be used as the starting point of a lesson or as a knowledge recap. It is accompanied by a more detailed teacher guide, designed to fill any gaps in understanding.
Learning objectives
To understand what Lent is, when it happens and how Christians experience it
To learn about key holy days within the period of Lent
To find out how Lent is referred to within the Bible
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