Sunday, March 10, 2024
The readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent for Year B (see below) focus on God’s faithfulness in drawing us closer to him. The first reading tells how God inspired Cyrus to allow the chosen people to worship once again in Jerusalem. And in the gospel we hear of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, where Jesus explains that he was sent to us out of the boundless love of God.
Discussions for these readings could include topics such as God’s love for us, light and darkness, and our longing for God.
Bible Readings for Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent – Year B
- First Reading – 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23: “Whoever, therefore, among you belongs to any part of his people, let him go up, and may his God be with him!”
- Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 137: “Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you!”
- Second Reading – Ephesians 2:4-10: For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast.”
- Gospel – John 3:14-21: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.”
Activities, Social Media Graphics, Reflections, and Videos for the 4th Sunday in Lent – Year B
Top ideas for 4th Sunday of Lent – Year B
Where Is Lent in the Bible?
This video explains the origins of Lent – a time of preparation, and testing, and training. Just as Jesus spent 40 days in the desert preparing for his ministry, we spend 40 days engaging in battle.
Post a Religious Message to Social Media
Some people fast from social media during Lent. This can be a very effective way to regain wasted time. But if you are not fasting from social media, consider posting an inspirational message. This is a really good Lenten practice…
Make a Gratitude List Every Day and Pray with It
Gratitude can be one of the most fruitful forms of prayer. When we specifically notice things to be grateful for, we become aware of and acknowledge God’s constant presence in our lives. Practicing gratitude daily is a practice which can…
Give Something You Like to Charity
Giving away clothes or toys to a charity is a good way to practice almsgiving. But just giving away something you don’t want or use anymore is more like an act of closet cleaning than an act of sacrifice. Consider…
Lenten Activities: Go to a Fish Fry
Yes. It’s a Catholic tradition. The fish fry. In our area local news stations even publicize them and have maps of them on their websites. Sure they are related to our practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays, but they…
Say a Rosary With Your Family or Youth Group
The rosary is one of the most misunderstood Catholic devotions. While some non-Catholics see it as worshiping Mary, it is in fact focused on Christ. The mysteries of the rosary are based on important events in the life of Christ.…
Lenten Activities: Abstain from Meat on a Day in Addition to Friday
Fasting is one of the traditional Catholic Lenten practices. All Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent as a form of fasting. For personal fasting, you can choose to voluntarily abstain from meat one more day during the week.
Illuminate My World Jesus – Discussion and Reflection Questions
This reflection will help youth understand why Jesus is the “Light of the World”. Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation of the heart of God.
For God So Loved the World (John 3:16)
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the…
Even more resources for 4th Sunday of Lent – Year B
Fake You Out: A Lesson Plan on Popularity and Authenticity
This simple lesson plan is for a youth ministry meeting focused on the problem of hiding yourself to seek popularity. Letting our true selves shine will allow us to be the people God created us to be and will lead…
Lenten Activities: Make a Prayer Chain
A prayer chain puts our prayers in a tangible form. For children, this can be a good way to teach about the different types of prayer. #prayer #YouthGroup #YouthMinistry #ReligiousEd #CCD #PSR #VBS
Glow in the Dark Balloons Stomp
Most people working with youth are familiar with Balloon Stomp. This is a twist on the game which uses glow in the dark balloons. It would go well with a GLOW (God Lights Our Way) theme or just any evening…
Lenten Activities: Have a Poor Man’s Meal for Dinner
Fasting is one of the traditional Lenten practices for Catholics. One way to fast is to have a poor man’s meal. Instead of a full dinner, have a simple bowl of soup and a few crackers. This method of fasting…