Lenten Word Meanings

This vocabulary worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they deepen their understanding of important Lenten terms through reading and context-based writing. After reading a short passage, students use context clues, close reading, and reflection to write their own definitions for words such as ashes, repentance, fasting, and Lent, strengthening both religious literacy and vocabulary development in a meaningful faith-based setting.

Learning Goals

• Vocabulary in Context (Grades 4-6) – Use surrounding text to determine the meaning of unfamiliar or important words
• Religious Understanding – Build knowledge of key Lenten practices and spiritual concepts
• Definition Writing – Write clear, accurate definitions in students’ own words
• Reading Comprehension – Demonstrate understanding of a passage through word meaning application

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with ELA and religious studies standards
• Context Clue Focus – Encourages students to rely on reading strategies rather than memorization
• Faith-Based Integration – Supports spiritual learning alongside literacy skills
• Flexible Use – Ideal for religion class, literacy blocks, reflection activities, or homeschool study

This Lenten vocabulary worksheet helps students strengthen comprehension, word analysis, and reflective understanding through faith-centered language. By defining key terms using context clues, learners build a deeper connection between reading skills and spiritual concepts. It’s a simple, no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings that supports vocabulary growth while fostering meaningful engagement with Lenten traditions.

This worksheet is part of our Ash Wednesday collection.