Justice in the Gospels
Which person in a parable helped a wounded man when others ignored him?
The Samaritan (Parable of the Good Samaritan)
Which parable teaches that loving your neighbour includes helping strangers?
The Good Samaritan
Jesus healed many people suffering from this disease that made them social outcasts
Leprosy
Jesus said, "Love your _____ as yourself".
Neighbour
Social justice means treating people with fairness and what else?
Equality
In which Gospel story does Jesus stop a crowd from stoning a woman?
The woman caught in adultery
Which parable teaches that God cares for every individual, using a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine sheep to find one lost sheep?
The Lost Sheep
What group of people often criticised Jesus for spending time with sinners and tax collectors?
The Pharisees
In the Beatitudes, Jesus says blessed are those who hunger and thirst for what?
Righteousness
Name three groups in society today that may experience injustice
Refugees, the poor, homeless people, minorities
What does Jesus say before telling the crowd to judge the woman caught in adultery?
"Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone."
Which parable tells the story of a son who leaves home, wastes his inheritance, and is welcome back by his father?
The prodigal son
Which woman washes Jesus' feet with her tears and perfume, showing repentance?
The sinful women
What does Jesus say people should do for the hungry, thirsty and strangers in the teaching about the final judgment?
Help them / care for them
What word describes treating everyone fairly and giving people what they deserve?
Justice
Which tax collector climbs a tree to see Jesus and later promises to repay those he cheated?
Zacchaeus
Which parable teaches that the humble and faithful will be rewarded, using seeds growing quietly in a field?
The Mustard Seed
Which Roman tax collector promised to give half his possessions to the poor after meeting Jesus?
Zacchaeus
Which commandment summarises Jesus' teaching on justice and relationships?
Love God and love your neighbour
Why do Christians believe helping the poor is important?
Jesus taught it / all people are made in God's image
In many Gospel stories, Jesus shows justice by reaching out to which group of people often rejected by society?
Outcasts / the marginalised
Which parable teaches that helping someone in need is more important than social or cultural differences?
The Good Samaritan
What word describes the people that Jesus often stood up for who were rejected by society?
Outcasts
In the Beatitudes, Jesus says: "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the ____.
Earth
What is three ways students could promote justice in their community or school?
Volunteering, standing up to bullying, charity work, raising awareness