Foundations of our Christian Faith: A Lenten Series

From the Open Files of: NW Synod of Wisconsin Resource Center (715) 833-1153 Contributed by: Pastor Carm Aderman, Assistant to the Bishop, NW Synod of WI

Foundations of our Christian Faith: A Lenten Series During the first century, the 40 days of Lent were a catechetical study time for candidates preparing to be baptized on Easter.  People new to the faith would spend those 40 days fasting, praying, and studying in anticipation of their Baptism. With that tradition in mind, we use the six Sundays of Lent to review the basics of our Christian faith. Each family is given a wooden cutout of a classical Christian symbol and the worship is centered around that particular theme for the day. The themes are as follows: 1st Sunday of Lent The Ten Commandments 2nd Sunday of Lent Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior 3rd Sunday of Lent The Trinity 4th Sunday of Lent Holy Baptism 5th Sunday of Lent Holy Communion Passion Sunday The Cross of Suffering Each symbol is handed out, one to a family, on the Sunday of its emphasis.  A piece of purple yarn is tied to each wood cut-out so that the symbols can be tied to each other in a long, hanging chain.  Many families hang them somewhere in the house, usually the kitchen or family room.  Some choose to hang the symbols all year round as a reminder of their faith. This idea is contributed by Pastor Carm Aderman.  Contact her by e-mail if you have further questions.  Do you have ideas to add to it?  Please let the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Resource Center Director know about your suggestion.  Want to see the actual material? Visit the the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Resource Center at 1005 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, WI. To see a full page view of the wooden cutouts check out lenten_themes.jpg.

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