First week of Lent A A A reading from Mark’s

Gospel “The time has come,” he said.

The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Repent? (To feel or express sincere

regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin: )

Six steps of repentance1. Recognise your sin.2. Tell God your sins.3. Ask God for forgiveness.4. Fix the problems caused by sin.5. Promise not to commit the sin again.6. Receive forgiveness.

Lenten prayer chains

Our prayersUsing strips of paper write a short prayer

anonymously saying sorry to God and telling Him what you are going to do to try harder

during Lent

Gather the prayers together and choose people to read them aloud to your tutor

group

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHO6pbjQ9ec

Join your prayers together andhang your chain in your tutor

room

Prayer - Act of ContritionOh My God, because you are so good,

I am very sorry that I have sinned against you,and by the help of your grace, I will try not to sin

again.Amen