The Good Samaritan
Who was travelling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by robbers?
A traveller (or a man)
What does CST teach about every person?
Every person has dignity and is made in the image of God.
What is a disciple?
Someone who follows Jesus and his teachings.
Complete the sentence: "Love your ______ as yourself."
Neighbour
True or False: The Samaritan knew the injured man.
False
What happened to the traveller on the road?
He was attacked, robbed, beaten, and left on the roadside.
Which CST principle tells us we should do things for the good of everyone, not just ourselves?
Common Good
What did the Samaritan use to care for the injured man's wounds?
Oil and wine.
In the parable, who acted as the true neighbour?
The Samaritan
True or False: The priest helped the injured traveller.
False
Name the two people who passed by without helping.
A priest and a Levite.
Which CST principle teaches that we belong to one human family?
Solidarity
What did the Samaritan do after helping the man on the roadside?
He took him to an inn and paid for his care.
Who told the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
Jesus
Which CST principle is shown when we respect everyone's God-given worth?
Human Dignity
Why was it surprising that the Samaritan helped the injured man?
Jews and Samaritans did not usually get along, so people would not have expected him to help.
Which CST principle is shown when people work together to improve their community?
Participation (or Community and Participation).
Give one modern example of acting like the Good Samaritan.
Helping a new student, supporting someone who is lonely, fundraising for those in need, etc.
Jesus told this parable after a lawyer asked what question?
"Who is my neighbour?"
If you see someone being excluded from a game at school and invite them to join, which teaching of Jesus are you following?
Loving your neighbour / Human Dignity / Solidarity.
What important lesson did Jesus teach through the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
We should love and care for everyone, even people who are different from us.
Which CST principle would be most closely connected to the Samaritan caring for the injured traveller?
Human Dignity
How can following Jesus sometimes be difficult in today's world?
It can mean helping others when it is inconvenient, standing up for justice, or including people others ignore.
According to Jesus, is our neighbour only someone who lives next door? Explain.
No. Our neighbour is anyone who needs our love, care, or help.
Explain how the Good Samaritan models Catholic Social Teaching.
He recognised the dignity of the injured man, helped someone in need, showed compassion, and acted for the good of another person.