Sacred Beginnings

This reading comprehension worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they learn about the religious and spiritual significance of Ash Wednesday as the beginning of Lent. Through an informational passage and five guided questions, students strengthen reading comprehension, detail analysis, symbolic understanding, and reflective thinking while exploring practices such as repentance, fasting, prayer, and spiritual renewal.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension (Grades 4-6) – Identify key ideas, details, and explanations in a religious informational text
• Religious Understanding – Explain the purpose and meaning of Ash Wednesday and Lent
• Symbolism Awareness – Interpret the meaning of ashes, fasting, and prayer
• Personal Reflection – Connect faith concepts to everyday choices and actions

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with ELA and religious studies standards
• Clear Question Structure – Supports both literal understanding and deeper reflection
• Faith-Based Integration – Combines literacy skills with moral and spiritual learning
• Flexible Use – Ideal for religion class, literacy blocks, seasonal lessons, or homeschool study

This Ash Wednesday reading worksheet helps students build comprehension skills while deepening their understanding of faith traditions and spiritual purpose. By reading, responding, and reflecting, learners gain insight into the meaning of Lent and how its values apply to daily life. It’s a meaningful, no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings that supports literacy development and thoughtful engagement with religious practices.

This worksheet is part of our Ash Wednesday collection.