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26-01-16 Parables Print
26-01-16 Parables Print
26-01-16 Parables Print
PERSON AND
PREACHING OF JESUS.
Date: 26/01/2015
Time: 11.15 a.m.
Class Group: 1A
TODAYS LEARNING
OUTCOMES.
At the end of this lesson , students should be
able to :
(i) Distinguish what a parable is and be able to
discuss examples of parables.
WHAT DO YOU
REMEMBER ?
Key Definition:
Parable: A parable is a short story told by Jesus to teach people about the
Kingdom of God. The story is based on earth with a message about heaven. It
is a story with a meaning.
PARABLES
Literacy Library.
To squander : to waste
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNW-dZ8GOm0
(i)What is the main message of this parable?
(ii) What role does the father play? Do you think he is fair to both
sons? Why/Why not?
(iii) What do you think would have happened to the son if his father
had not welcomed him home?
(iv) Do you think that the parable of the prodigal son is
relevant to life today ? Why/Why not ?
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With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they
could understand.34He did not say anything to them without using a parable.
But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.
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Activity:
(i) What is the story of the parable of the mustard seed about?
(ii) Write a modern day version of this parable.
RESOURCES USED:
Department of Education and Skills: Junior Certificate Religious Education Syllabus:
Section B Foundations of Religion Christianity:
http://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/c0c1f394-79c8-4455-bea5c9e014a9945d/JCSEC22_religion_syllabus.pdf
Textbook: A Question of Faith (3rd Edition), Lori Whelan and Niamh Mc Dermot. EDCO.
Duster
Overhead projector
Laptop
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO4qSAhI1sIarable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNW-dZ8GOm0
Worksheets
PowerPoint
http://www.tes.co.uk
http://www.pdst.ie.