Why do churches hold Pancake Suppers? Shrove Tuesday is the last
day before Lent begins. As Lent is a time of prayer, preparation, and
repenting, Shrove Tuesday is the last day to eat all those goodies you
are about to give up. Historically, making pancakes was a good way
to use up all the fat, cream, butter, and eggs in the house before the
Lenten fast. Out of this came the tradition of pancake suppers that
many parishes hold today.
I challenge each of you to bring Pancake Supper to your own home. This
is what it could look like:
: Have pancakes for dinner, or whatever your family is giving up for
Lent, and talk the real meaning of Lent.
: Invite your friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners over for
your own pancake supper.
: Have pancake relays after dinner for bring some fun into the
tradition (look for instructions in this Evangeline)
: Take what you learn on Sundays and make it part of your every
day life. God has called us to live our faith, and taking Lent back
home is a great place to start.