Lent can feel like a long season. Sometimes we’re not sure what to do. We hear about prayer, fasting, and giving, but it’s hard to know where to start. Lent Dice is one way to keep things simple. It helps you take small steps each day without overthinking it.

Rolling the dice might seem like a game. But it’s more than that. Each time you roll, you’re choosing to grow. You’re deciding to do something for God and for someone else. That matters. You’re training your heart to love, serve, and pray.

Some days, the activity might feel easy. Other days, it might feel annoying or boring. That’s okay. Lent isn’t about being perfect. It’s about trying. If you skip a day, don’t give up. Just try again. God isn’t keeping score. He just wants your effort.

When you offer your action for someone else, it changes how you think. You might pray for a friend who’s struggling or fast for someone who feels alone. You might give your time to help at home or give up something you enjoy. These small choices shape who you’re becoming.

You don’t need big plans to live out Lent. You just need a willing heart. God can use your small acts of kindness, sacrifice, and prayer. Lent Dice helps you remember that every little choice counts.

If you do this with others—your family, your class, or your youth group—it can help everyone stay focused. You’ll start noticing how your actions connect to your faith. You’ll be more aware of the people around you and how you can serve them.

So don’t stress about getting it perfect. Just show up. Roll the dice. Do the thing. Offer it with love. That’s what Lent is really about—turning your heart back to God, one step at a time.

Prayer

Jesus, help me to keep my heart open during Lent.
When I roll the dice, remind me to listen to you.
Help me care about others and do small things with love.
Give me the strength to keep trying, even when it’s hard.
Walk with me each day. Amen.

Reflection Questions

• What’s one small way I can give something up for someone else?
• How do I feel when I do something kind for someone I don’t usually think about?
• Is it hard to pray for people who hurt me? Why or why not?
• What part of Lent Dice would help me grow the most—prayer, fasting, or giving?

See https://young-catholics.com/947/lent-dice/ for more information.