Msgr. Joseph Hirsch presented on the Sacrament of Reconciliation: God’s Sacrament of Healing for our Wounded World. This is a timely topic for Lent. This presentation will deal with the common questions and struggles surrounding this Sacrament.
Talking Points – PDF
Examinations of Conscience for Confession
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- Grades 2-3 Guide to Confession
- Grades 4 – 5 Guide to Confession
- Grades 6-9 Guide to Confession
- Grades 10 -12 Guide to Confession
- Examination of Conscience for Parents
Resources for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Middle and High School adaptable for children (PDF)
- Explanations and Reasons to Go to Adoration (PDF)
- Please contact the office if you would like a JPG version of these resources.
Lenten Resources
- Stations of the Cross for Children ten and under
- Stations of the Cross for children
- Stations of the Cross for teens
- Stations of the Cross booklets for purchase –
- Lent Activities for Families
- Lent Activities for Children ages 5-12
- Animated Videos on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection (1 min. clips online for preview)
- “The King of Kings” movie trailer
Diocese of La Crosse
- Prayer Cards with Scriptures focused on the Lenten Season
- https://diolc.org/catechesis/prayer/
- See 4th Grade (Mysteries of the Rosary) and 9th Grade (Praying with Scripture)
- 14 different Prayer Cards with resources that explain the meaning of the prayer, provide reasons why you will want to pray this prayer everyday, state the Scriptural foundation of the prayer etc. Available here: https://diolc.org/prayer/
- One-page handouts answering key questions
- Praying with Scripture with simple Instructions – to prepare the Lenten Sunday Readings
Best Lent Ever from Dynamic Catholic (free)
- 33 Days of Miracles, Wonders and Grace
- Short Inspirational Videos
- Practical Tips
- Study Guide for Groups or Individuals
Real Life Catholic – Chris Stefanick
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- Watch New Content Latest videos as well as episodes of The Chris Stefanick Show with guest interviews exploring the overlap of faith and everyday life
- Real Life Catholic Courses Nine practical, life-changing online study programs, ideal for small groups or individual reflection.
- How Do I Pray (video 3 min. 39 sec.)
Word on Fire – Bishop Robert Barron
- Bishop Barron Lenten Daily Scripture Reading & Reflections subscribe to daily email
- Lenten Gospel Reflections 2026 Booklet with bulk prices
- Lent Related Videos
Father Mike Schmitz
Read the Bible in Year
The Ultimate Guide to Lent from Fr. Mike Schmitz 2026 is not available yet.
- Preparing for Lent (8:18)
- Picking a Thing for Lent (5:32)
- What’s the Purpose of Lent (6:40)
- Will God Heal My Wounds? (8:48)
- Overwhelmed (6:28)
- How to be a Good Disciple of Christ (8 min)
- Confession is a Place of Victory (8:02)
- Making a Good Confession (7:11)
- Confessing the Same Sins Over and Over Again (7:15)
- The Power of Prayer (6;05)
- Battle of Prayer (6:47)
- Why is Prayer so Hard (9:27)
- Motivation to Go to Catholic Mass (9:27)
- Why Confess My Sins to a Priest (8:44)
- Why We Have to Attend Mass and Receive Communion in a State of Grace
- Am I the Exception to God’s Rule?
- Anti-Fragile Faith / Seek 2019 (46:32)
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
- What is Lent?
- 10 Things to Remember for Lent
- How to Live Lent This Year
- Rediscovering the Sacrament of Penance
- Lent FAQ’s
- Saints for the Lenten Season
- Six Ways to Evangelize during Lent
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