Lenten Journal Small Groups
Start or Join a Small Group Today
Ash Wednesday is February 18, 2026. Let’s come together to pray, fast, and offer alms as a family.
The Red Bird Ministries Lenten Journal, I am Beloved, not Broken, speaks to the hearts of all grieving parents of child loss
Come pray with us this Lent. Here you will find resources and materials for a small group study.
How to start your own small group:
Purchase your Lenten Journal Small Group Bundle for $299.
Register your small group and create your own schedule of 6-7 sessions (optional information session before Lent).
Share your small group with your community. Graphics are included.
The participant’s journal is $25.
Journey through Lent with other families of child loss. Included in the Red Bird app, our virtual Lenten Journal small group is facilitated by trained Red Bird leaders and includes seven sessions and breakout groups tailored to your loss type. Free registration is required. The Lenten Journal can be purchased separately for $25.
7 Sessions | Mondays from 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm CT.
February 16 Introduction to the Lenten Journal
February 23 Intro Week: I am Beloved, Not Broken, Days 1-5
March 2 Week One: I am Broken, Days 6-12
March 9 Week Two: Facing the Brokenness, Days 13-19
March 16 Week Three: Beloved Heart of Christ, Days 20-26
March 23 Week Four: My Core Identity, Days 27-33
March 30 Week Five: My Belovedness, Days 34-40
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Weekly check-in
Weekly intro videos
Reflections from a family of child loss
Journaling prompts
Pray with Scripture
Pray with Song
Devotion to the Seven Sorrows Rosary
Lectio Divina method with the Sunday gospel.
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Small Group Bundles include videos and editable flyers in your leader portal.
Pray with us this Lent.
This starter bundle is for anyone who wishes to start a small group for couples of child loss from pregnancy through adulthood in their parish using our Lenten Journal.
The fee includes your book and access to the digital content. For those who wish to participate in small groups, this experience is offered exclusively inside the Red Bird Ministries app and requires membership.
If you're participating in a Lenten study, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to access the videos. Please click here to get started, and don’t forget to enter the code provided by your leader to enjoy free access. We're here to support you on this journey.
Get the book
A beautiful 7x10 perfect-bound 164-page journal book.
Beautifull Designed
Journal pages are writing-friendly!
New Lenten Groups
If you're interested in starting a small group for Lent in your community but don't know how, schedule a call with Anna Gowasack, our Director of Psychological Support, to launch your pilot group today.
Promotional Video
I am Beloved, Not Broken Reflections
Be inspired by 13 remarkable contributors who so graciously shared their heartfelt reflection on the loss of their treasures, their previous children.
