Lent 2025

Lent is the Church’s annual season of preparation for Easter. The faithful and those new to faith are encouraged to pay greater attention to the Eucharist and the Word of God as they grow more deeply as disciples of Christ. Renewed efforts in prayer, penance, and giving nobly characterize this season.  At Nativity there are a wealth of opportunities to observe Lent and we invite you and your family to join us.

Holy Mass

Monday – Friday 5:30pm in the Chapel
Saturdays 5pm/Sundays 9am, 11am & 5:30pm in the Church & online

Confessions

in the Church

Saturdays: 12 – 12:45pm

Good Friday, April 18: 9am – 2pm

Eucharistic Adoration

Sundays: 9am – 12n – in the Chapel

First Friday, April 4, 9am – 5pm – in the Chapel

Holy Thursday, Night Watch, April 17th, 6:30pm – 12m – in the Chapel

The Rosary

Monday-Friday: 5pm – in the Chapel

Stations of the Cross

Fridays: 4:15pm – in the Chapel

Good Friday, April 19: 5:30pm – in the Church & online

Giving & Almsgiving

The foundational call of Christians to charity is a frequent theme of the Gospels and a special project of Lent. We are asked to focus more intently on “almsgiving” which means the provision of goods and services, works of mercy and charity, or financial support to the “poor” as they are present around us.  Giving also includes our tithe or offering, our worship offering in our place of worship as an act of worship. To learn more about giving to Nativity please
click this link.

This Lenten season offers a very special opportunity to give here at Nativity with our Wonder Campaign. Psalm 78 proclaims, “Tell the next generation the wonders of the Lord!” Each weekend, over 1,000 kids and students attend our Next Gen programs and ministries in which we share the goods news of the Gospel and the truth and beauty of our Catholic faith. Our Next Gen ministry is amazing, but our building, which we’ve outgrown, is dated and dysfunctional. The Wonder Campaign promotes a bold new vision moving forward that invites parishioners support.   

Small Group Program

Lent is a season of renewal, and small groups provide the perfect space to journey through it together. Gathering in small groups allows us to reflect more deeply on our faith, support one another in spiritual growth, and live out the Lenten call to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in a meaningful way. By coming together each week, we can share insights from the Sunday Gospel, encourage one another in our Lenten commitments, and challenge ourselves to grow as disciples of Christ.

Small groups offer a place for honest conversations, where we can talk about the struggles and joys of our faith journey. Whether discussing the challenges of fasting, the impact of prayer, or ways to serve those in need, these gatherings help us stay accountable and connected. Lent is not meant to be walked alone, and through small groups, we can find strength in community, deepen our understanding of God’s word, and be inspired by one another’s experiences. Click here to join one of our Small Groups.

Fasting & Abstinence

When fasting, a person eats one full meal and two smaller, simpler ones only. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are both days of fasting. All the faithful are also called to abstain from meat on those days as well as all the Fridays of Lent. “Giving up” other foods and drink, such as desserts or wine, is also encouraged as personal penances.

Lenten Service Projects

Throughout the season of Lent, Nativity is offering dozens of service projects right here in our own city of Baltimore. Serve with friends, serve with family members, or serve from home. Check it all out and sign up to serve this season: churchnativity.com/missions/opportunities