Lent

Lent 2026 Calendar - available in English and Spanish from USCCB

10 Things to Remember During Lent (PDF)

Examination of conscience - from USCCB

Why ashes? (PDF)

Lent Resources for Your Marriage - from Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Raleigh

Lent and Easter Resources for Families - from Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Raleigh

Lent and Easter Lesson Plans for Special Needs - from Faith Formation in the Diocese of Raleigh

Prayer Resources

Encourage our diocesan seminarians this Lent! - Take a moment to uplift our seminarians with a message—through a short video or written note—of encouragement and prayer!

Prayers and Devotions

Pray with Today's Readings

Pray with God’s Word this Lent! Get the daily readings sent to your email each morning. Sign up for your free subscription from the USCCB.
¡Ore con la Palabra de Dios en esta Cuaresma! Reciba las lecturas diarias enviadas a su correo electrónico cada mañana. Regístrese aquí para su suscripción gratuita de USCCB.

Stations of the Cross - audio from USCCB

Stations of the Cross: Overcoming Racism - at Holy Cross Church in Durham

Apps

Hallow – a Catholic prayer app featuring guided prayer, Scripture meditations, rosaries, reflections, and sacred music. The app offers a free basic version, with a premium subscription providing full access.

Ascension – a free Catholic Bible and Catechism app that includes the full Great Adventure Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Ascension Edition), and daily readings and reflections. Additional premium content is available in the app.

Laudate – a free Catholic app that provides daily readings, prayers, the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Scripture, and a wide variety of devotional and liturgical resources; available for iPhone and Android.