The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Religious education

In this unit pupils will focus on four key stories from the Gospels where Jesus directly challenged his society. They will see how his questioning of wealth and religious observance caused opposition at the time. They will investigate how these ideas influence Christian living today.

Jesus: how did he speak truth to power?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Jesus was born into a {{}} family and followed its traditions.

The parable teaches that everyone is your {{}}, even strangers.

to answer the deeper question ‘Who is my neighbour?’

Why did Jesus tell the story of the Good Samaritan?

caring and helping someone who is suffering

What does “compassion” mean in the story of the Good Samaritan?

What was the main message of the parable?

a celebration of Queen Esther’s bravery

What do Jewish people do during Yom Kippur?

What is remembered during the festival of Purim?

because the menorah burned for eight days with a small amount of oil

Why is Hanukkah called the Festival of Lights?

Match the food to the correct Jewish festival.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.