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As Great Lent comes to a close, our attention turns to preparing the family for Holy Week. Elissa Bjeletich, co-author of the book Blueprints for the Little Church, offers today's reflection.

Now that we've passed the halfway point of Great Lent, Elissa Bjeletich suggests that we consider mixing up our routines. In particular, we might get our children involved in some charitable works to remind ourselves of the true meaning of Great Lent.

Caleb Shoemaker, coauthor of Blueprints for the Little Church, encourages us to take a look at our schedules as we plan out the remaining weeks of Great Lent—looking for balance as we plan to attend church services with children and looking ahead to embracing the meaning of the Sundays of Lent.

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Elissa Bjeletich talks about adjusting the plan for Great Lent to make sure it's suiting the family well, and about creating a fasting rhythm that will be meaningful and sustainable even after the season ends.

Caleb Shoemaker chimes in with some tips for keeping Great Lent with young children.