Lent
40 Days to...

Lent is a solemn religious season that begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for forty days. It is a time for preparing believers for Baptism and for the baptized, a renewal to our baptism commitment. It is the Church’s annual retreat – a time-out – and often we add a spiritual practice to grow closer to God. What will you add this Lent?


​Encounter Jesus in our Faith Traditions


​​​Encounter Jesus in the Community


​Encounter Jesus in Learning


​​Encounter Jesus in Prayer

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​​Be Disciples 

The Corporal Works of Mercy 
These teachings of Jesus give us a model for how to treat others… as if we were Jesus in disguise. These are charitable acts that we can do. We are called to respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life, especially during Lent.

Some suggestions:

Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty
  • Share bottled water
  • Donate to build wells 
Clothe the naked Shelter the homeless Care for the sick Care the imprisoned
  • Attend the Get on the Bus Luncheon, March 10, 2018
  • Volunteer at Youth Authority in Camarillo
Bury the dead
  • Attend a funeral of a stranger. Join our Lazarus Ministry.
  • Send a card to someone who has lost a loved one
  • Visit Conejo Mountain Cemetery
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Create a Mercy Bag
Mercy bags allow us to help a sister or brother in need in a concrete way. Simply fill a gallon size zip lock bag with useful items and keep it in your car.
  • Bottle of water
  • Travel size toiletries like toothbrush/paste, deodorant, soap
  • Socks, gloves, comb
  • Tissue, first aid kit
  • Lip balm, gum
  • Non-perishable snacks: granola bars, fruit cups, crackers, peanut butter, beef jerky
  • Other items: gift cards for restaurants, quarters for laundry
  • A friendly note, expressing concern and offering prayer or Padre Serra prayer card
Fostering Care for Kids in Foster Care
​​​Resources for private prayer and reflection:​​