Lenten Reflection Fill-In

This cloze reading worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they review the meaning of Ash Wednesday and Lent through a structured fill-in-the-blank passage. Using a word bank with terms such as Lent, fasting, ashes, repentance, and forgiveness, students practice reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, spelling accuracy, and faith-based understanding while reinforcing key religious concepts in a clear, accessible format.

Learning Goals

• Faith Vocabulary in Context (Grades 4-6) – Accurately use key Lenten terms within meaningful sentences
• Reading Comprehension – Demonstrate understanding of Ash Wednesday and Lent through cloze completion
• Context Clue Skills – Select appropriate words based on sentence meaning and structure
• Religious Understanding – Reinforce the purpose and practices of Lent, including reflection and renewal

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with ELA and religious studies standards
• Structured Cloze Format – Supports comprehension while reinforcing spelling and word meaning
• Balanced Literacy & Faith Focus – Integrates reading skills with spiritual learning
• Flexible Use – Ideal for religion class, seasonal lessons, review activities, or homeschool study

This Lenten fill-in-the-blank worksheet helps students strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and faith-based understanding in a focused, meaningful way. By completing the passage using context clues, learners build confidence with key religious terms while deepening their understanding of Lent’s purpose. It’s a simple, no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings that supports literacy development and thoughtful reflection.

This worksheet is part of our Ash Wednesday collection.