During the season of Lent, families with children were invited to engage in a practice of adding something rather than giving something up. They were given the materials to create a cross out of salt dough that holds six purple candles, one for each Sunday of Lent. Using the same idea as an Advent Wreath, families gather together each Sunday of Lent to light a candle, read the lectionary Scripture, and talk together about a challenge for the week. Scripture and challenge cards were provided with the weekly challenges actions based loosely on the Scripture for the week. Families were also encouraged to post the week's challenge in a visible spot (refrigerator, bathroom mirror, or the front door) and use it to spark discussion throughout the week.
We also didn't want to forget about our families who do not have children or those who consist primarily of adults. As a result, challenge cards were also created for these families, with the challenges still linked to the lectionary passage for Sunday but with a little more of a "challenge."