First week of Lent: Lent is a time to think about Jesus’ life. On Ash Wednesday, begin a journal writing about ways you could be more like Jesus as we journey with him. Also, write about ways you already follow the teachings of Jesus. Keep the journal for next year and following years to remind you of how you follow Jesus in your everyday life.
Second week of Lent: Jesus asks us to give alms to the poor. What do you give to the poor? Is your time giving equal to alms, not just money? How do you help neighbors who may be elderly or sick or just need a little help? Do you ask them how they are doing or if they need something you can provide? Write in your journal how you give alms, not just during lent, but throughout the year.