Baptised and Sent in Lent
This Lent, parishes, schools, and faith groups across Ireland are invited to journey together using Baptised and Sent in Lent, a series of reflective resources inspired by Baptised and Sent, the preparatory document for the 2025 Assembly in Kilkenny.
Grounded in the conviction that baptism is the foundation of our identity, dignity, and mission, these Lenten resources invite us to return to the heart of Christian life: being reborn in Christ and sent out by the Holy Spirit in service of the Gospel.
What Resources are Available?
Baptised and Sent in Lent offers a weekly structure for prayer, Gospel reflection, and conversation for each Sunday of Lent. Each resource links the Sunday Gospel with key insights from Baptised and Sent, helping communities reflect more deeply on their baptismal calling. The resources are supported with a facilitator’s guide, a PowerPoint (if needed), and homily notes for those preaching each Sunday.
The resources are suitable for:
• Parish gatherings
• Small faith-sharing groups
• Schools and chaplaincy settings
• Parish Pastoral Councils and other ministry teams
Weekly Lenten Themes
Each Sunday of Lent focuses on a key theme flowing from baptism and mission:
• First Sunday of Lent: Baptised and sent by the Spirit
• Second Sunday of Lent: Personal contact with Jesus transforms us
• Third Sunday of Lent: Who belongs?
• Fourth Sunday of Lent: Healing in Christ
• Fifth Sunday of Lent: New life in Christ
These themes invite participants to reflect, listen, and respond to how the Holy Spirit is calling the Church to renewal today.
A Simple and Accessible Prayer Process
Each weekly resource follows the same clear and accessible format:
• Opening Prayer
• Gospel Reading (from the Sunday liturgy)
• Reflection – time for silent prayer and shared listening
• Respond in Action – discerning concrete steps to live our baptism
• Concluding Prayer
This consistent structure makes the resources easy to use and adaptable for different settings.
Throughout Lent, participants – lay, religious and ordained – are encouraged to:
• Rediscover their baptismal identity
• Listen attentively to the Holy Spirit
• Take concrete steps towards renewal, inclusion, healing, and mission
Preparing for the Synodal Journey
These Lenten resources support the ongoing synodal journey of the Catholic Church in Ireland, helping communities prepare spiritually and pastorally for the National Assembly in 2026.
May the Lenten season open our hearts to new life in Christ, renew our sense of belonging as God’s people, and send us out with courage to make a difference in our world.
Read more and download the Baptised and Sent in Lent resources here.