Parables Flashcards
What is a parable?
A story with a deeper meaning
Write down two messages from the parable of the Good Samaritan
Love your neighbour/even if that person is your enemy /everyone is our neighbour/ Help
others no matter who they are/racism is wrong etc.
What is prejudice?
Prejudice = pre-judging someone without knowing them.
What is discrimination (with regards to race)?
Discrimination = treating someone differently
because of their race (acting on prejudice).
What is antisemitism?
Hatred towards Jewish people.
In the parable of ‘The Prodigal Son’ (Lost Son), who does the father represent?
God
In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, who does the lost son represent?
Us
What is the main message of the parable of the lost son?
God will forgive you anything if
you are truly sorry.
Which Catholic Sacrament follows the outline of the parable of the Lost Son?
Sacrament of
Reconciliation/Confession
What is the ‘Kingdom of God’?
God’s rule or authority
In the parable of the sower, the seed that falls on the path represents a person who hears
the message and _________
?
doesn’t really listen/understand it/doesn’t act
do we learn about the kingdom of God from the parable of the Mustard Seed?
The
Church is a place where people can find shelter/Church is spreading, growing/ Church had
small beginnings etc.
In the Parable of the Sheep and Goats, who do the Sheep represent?
The righteous – those
who have done the right thing.
Name two things the ‘Sheep’ did that were righteous.
Fed the hungry, gave drink to the thirsty, welcomed strangers, clothed the naked, visited
those who are sick, visited those in prison.
Name one group of people that Jesus might consider ‘the least’ of his ‘brothers’ – either
from today OR in Jesus’ time.
Women, people experiencing homelessness, people in
prison, people with disabilities etc.
Which prayer did Jesus teach his disciples to say?
The Our Father/Lord’s Prayer
Name two other instructions Jesus gave about prayer.
‘Ask and you will receive’/ ‘Do not use meaningless words’ / ‘When you pray, shut yourself
away’ / ‘When two or more are gathered in my name, I am there.’
