Lent Fasting Opportunities and Ideas

• Wednesday, February 18
  • Fast before you attend mass on Ash Wednesday.

• Friday, February 20: Lenten Fasting Packet Giveaway
  •  Come by University Ministry to pick yours up. We will also start you off with a Fasting Friday Simple Meal throughout the day.

• Monday, February 23: Lenten Micro Challenge Monday
  • Take just 5 minutes to pray before class or study time.

• Friday, February 27: Lenten social media Fast Day (1 to 2 p.m.)

• Tuesday, March 3: Lenten Micro Challenge Tuesday
  • Take time to tell the people you love that you love them via text, email, phone or social media.

• Friday, March 6: Lenten Fasting Packet Giveaway
  • Come by University Ministry to pick yours up. Fasting Friday Simple Meal distribution in University Ministry throughout the day.

• Wednesday, March 18: Lenten Micro Challenge Wednesday
  • Pay a sincere compliment to someone you know or even a stranger.

• Friday, March 20: Lenten Fasting Packet Giveaway
  • Come by University Ministry to pick yours up Fasting Friday Simple Meal distribution in University Ministry throughout the day.

• Thursday, March 26: Lenten Micro Challenge Thursday
  • Post a photo on social media of an item that you will be donating to charity.

• Friday, March 27: Lenten Micro Challenge Friday
  • Donate the cost of your usual coffee or snack to a designated charity or parish.

Other Fasting Ideas:

• Lenten Noise Fast-1 hour commitment to driving or walking in silence to make time for conversations with God.

• Lenten Complaining Fast-Make a commitment to positivity and gratitude. Campus-wide with alternative activities in the University Ministry lounge.