BAPTISED AND SENT
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Irish faithful are being invited to place baptism at the heart of Church renewal this Lent with the launch of a new national resource aimed at deepening reflection, listening and shared mission ahead of the next phase of Ireland’s synodal journey.
Baptised and Sent in Lent will be introduced in parishes, schools and faith communities nationwide during Lent 2026, which runs from Ash Wednesday, 18 February, to Holy Thursday, 2 April. The initiative draws inspiration from Baptised and Sent, the preparatory document for Ireland’s National Pre-Synodal Assembly held last October.
Lent commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and is a traditional season of prayer, sacrifice and charity in preparation for Easter. This year, communities are being encouraged to use that time to rediscover the meaning of baptism and its call to mission in both Church and society.
Julieann Moran, General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway, said the resource is ”Grounded in the belief that baptism is the foundation of our dignity, identity and mission, Baptised and Sent in Lent invites people to pause, reflect on the Gospel, listen deeply to one another, and take practical steps within their local communities. With a simple weekly structure centred on shared reflection rather than debate, it explores themes such as belonging, healing, renewal and mission, placing baptism at the heart of Church renewal.”
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