This resource contains three pages of middle school level informational readings for the Pillars of Lent, which are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. A student Lenten planning activity is also included.Best used prior to Ash Wednesday, the three informational readings explain each pillar, provide the Catholic rationale, include relevant scripture passages, and offer ideas of how middle school students could uphold each pillar during Lent. These readings and the student activity are designed to