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Free Printable Lent Bingo Cards

Ash Wednesday, almsgiving, the Stations of the Cross: Lent has a vocabulary of its own, and children and new members often meet it for the first time in a classroom. In this game the teacher gives a definition ("the day Lent begins, when foreheads are marked with a cross of ashes") and players cover the matching word. The list draws on practices kept in Catholic and Protestant parishes alike.

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    How to play lent bingo

    1. Set the number of players, then press Print or save as PDF. Each player gets a different card.
    2. Call items in random order with the built-in caller, or use the printed call list.
    3. Players mark each called square. The first to complete a row, column or diagonal shouts "Bingo!"

    Tip: Parish customs differ, so replace any square your community does not observe; a Protestant class might trade "Laetare Sunday" for "Lenten hymn," for example. Prizes work best when they fit the season, such as a prayer card or a bookmark in place of candy.

    Lent Bingo word list

    These 36 items are loaded into the generator above. Edit, remove or add your own before printing.

    • Ash Wednesday
    • Ashes
    • Forty days
    • Fasting
    • Prayer
    • Almsgiving
    • Repentance
    • Giving something up
    • Wilderness
    • Temptation
    • Purple cloth
    • Shrove Tuesday
    • Pancake supper
    • Friday fish fry
    • Meatless meal
    • Soup supper
    • Stations of the Cross
    • Confession
    • Forgiveness
    • Mercy
    • Hot cross buns
    • Quiet reflection
    • Lenten devotional
    • Scripture reading
    • Coin box for the poor
    • Service project
    • No alleluias
    • Laetare Sunday
    • Palm Sunday
    • Palm crosses
    • Holy Week
    • Maundy Thursday
    • Good Friday
    • Holy Saturday
    • Easter Vigil
    • Cross
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    Questions and answers

    Are the bingo cards really free?

    Yes. You can print up to 10 unique cards per game at no cost, as often as you like, without creating an account. The optional Unlimited Pass is for larger groups.

    How do I save the cards as a PDF?

    Press "Print or save as PDF". In the print window choose "Save as PDF" as the printer. On a phone, use the share or print option in the preview that opens.

    Is every card different?

    Yes. Each card is shuffled separately from your list, so players cannot all win at the same time. The more items your list has beyond the number of squares, the more the cards differ.

    Can I use my own words?

    Yes. Replace the list with your own words or phrases, one per line. A 5×5 card with a free space needs at least 24 items, a 4×4 card needs 16 and a 3×3 card needs 8.

    What paper should I use?

    Normal printer paper works. Card stock lasts longer if you plan to reuse the cards. The layout fits both US Letter and A4.