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
- Shrove Tuesday Celebration Prayers! from Flame: Creative Children's Ministry
- Children's Lent activities: Pancake party from Roots on the Web
Resources for Lent
Church of England Resources
- The Church of England’s theme for Lent 2026 is Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent.
- The resources curated especially for children and families are centred around exploring the life-giving habit of generosity in partnership with 40acts.
- Produced in partnership with 40acts (brought to you by Stewardship), this 40-day challenge is designed to help families and children to join in the Draw Near journey.
- As well as an act of generosity, each day also offers a simple Bible verse, reflection and prayer ideal for families, children, school and church groups to do together.
- Download a wallchart to help you keep track of the challenges you've completed.
- A selection of resources for all age worship from ROOTS and Messy Church ideas, shared as part of 40acts.
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
- 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 have a number of free resources to use in primary and secondary schools, including in assemblies and with school-based clubs.