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Lent begins on 14 February this year with attention turning to Lenten plans and commitments. Across the country, schools, parishes, groups, and individuals are lacing up their walking shoes to walk in faith and solidarity, with CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk. Monica Conmee, CAFOD’s Head of Education said:

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“Excitement is building with dozens of groups and schools already signing up. We’ve seen a lot of energy building over the last couple of years for walking challenges, and the children and young people in many of the schools we speak to are just raring to go. It’s exciting to see!”   

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The Big Lent Walk is now in its second year, with CAFOD excited to see the challenge grow - the Catholic Charity are partnering with SCIAF (Caritas Scotland) this year, to bring The Big Lent Walk to the whole of Great Britain!  

“The Big Walk is something to look forward to”, says Angela Powell from CAFOD. “It’s a great way for children and adults to step outdoors to appreciate our God-given environment and to act out our faith as part of something that brings about change for the better”. This year Ged will betaking on the Big Lent Walk with his dog Louie. ‘We are taking on the CAFOD Big Lent Walkies! Walking 200km before Easter.’ Ged continues, ‘I’ve seen the astonishing difference our support helps people bring about. CAFOD knows its partners well overseas and local people trust them. Right now is such a crucial time to enable people to adapt to what the changing climate is doing to their communities in the forgotten places of the world.’ 

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It’s a brilliant event for a school, a parish, or a group of friends to plan now to walk together. Or simply, a chance to commit to some time out and quiet reflection along the way. Walk when and where you choose over 40 days, alone or with friends, have fun or take time to pray and reflect. As a Lent commitment, it’s an inspiring way to actively commit to bringing our faith physically into every day of Lent, and support people as they overcome poverty.  

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Find out more and sign up online on the CAFOD website.