Baptised & Sent in Lent Initiative 2026
The Irish Synodal Pathway Team is pleased to share Baptised and Sent in Lent, a new set of weekly prayer and reflection resources for the Lenten season ahead. The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord reminds us that baptism is the foundation of our identity and mission as Christians. It is from our baptism that we are sent to live the Gospel in our daily lives. In that spirit, these resources are offered now to give parishes, schools, and faith groups time to prepare and plan together before Lent begins.
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday which is falling on 18 February this year. Baptised and Sent in Lent is designed to accompany faith communities throughout the Sundays of Lent, offering a simple and accessible structure for:
- Prayer and Gospel reflection
- Shared listening and conversation
- Discernment of concrete actions flowing from baptism
Inspired by Baptised and Sent, the preparatory document for the 2025 Pre-Synodal Assembly in Kilkenny, each week explores themes such as belonging, healing, renewal, and mission, helping us rediscover who we are as God’s baptised people.
The Irish Synodal Pathway Team warmly encourages you to share this resource now with parish groups, schools, pastoral councils, and other ministry teams, allowing time for reflection and planning ahead for Lent.
You can visit our website to learn more and download the full Baptised and Sent in Lent resources here.