### Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies - **Parables Illustrating Concern for One Another**
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 2
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Parables Illustrating Concern for One Another (Luke 12:13-21; 16:19-31)
#### Lesson Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify the key themes in the parables found in Luke 12:13-21 and Luke 16:19-31.
2. Explain the moral lessons taught by these parables.
3. Discuss the importance of showing concern for others in their daily lives.
4. Reflect on how to incorporate these teachings into their behavior and interactions.
#### Materials Needed:
- Bibles (one per student, or shared in groups)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handout with the text of the parables (optional)
- Projector and screen for multimedia presentation (optional)
#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Prayer:** Begin with a short prayer.
- **Warm-Up Activity:** Ask students to share examples of ways they have helped others recently.
- **Introduction to Parables:** Briefly explain what a parable is: a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
2. **Scripture Reading and Discussion (15 minutes)**
- **Reading Luke 12:13-21 (The Parable of the Rich Fool):**
- Have students read aloud or read in turns.
- Summarize the parable: A rich man who hoards wealth without consideration for others loses everything when he dies suddenly.
- **Discussion Questions:**
- What did the rich man do wrong?
- What does this parable teach us about wealth and concern for others?
- **Reading Luke 16:19-31 (The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus):**
- Have students read aloud or read in turns.
- Summarize the parable: A rich man ignores the beggar Lazarus during his lifetime, but in the afterlife, the rich man suffers while Lazarus is comforted.
- **Discussion Questions:**
- How did the rich man treat Lazarus during their lifetimes?
- What was the consequence of the rich man's actions?
3. **Group Activity (15 minutes)**
- **Small Group Discussion:** Divide students into small groups. Each group discusses one way they can show concern for others at home, at school, or within the community.
- **Group Presentations:** Each group presents their ideas to the class.
4. **Application (10 minutes)**
- **Reflection:** Ask students to reflect individually on ways they can show greater concern for others in their personal lives. They can write a short paragraph or list.
- **Sharing:** Encourage a few students to share their reflections with the class.
5. **Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- **Summary of Key Points:**
- The importance of not being selfish and the consequences of ignoring the needs of others.
- The need to act with compassion and empathy.
- **Call to Action:** Challenge students to put the lessons from the parables into practice in the coming week.
- **Closing Prayer:** End with a prayer asking for guidance and inspiration to help others.
6. **Homework Assignment:**
- **Task:** Write a short essay about a personal experience where they helped someone in need or an occasion when they were helped by someone else. How did it make them feel?
#### Assessment:
- Monitor student participation during discussions and group activities.
- Evaluate the reflective paragraphs for understanding and personal application.
- Review the homework assignment for comprehension and personal connection to the lesson.
#### Additional Notes:
- Encourage students to ask questions and share personal stories that relate to the lesson.
- Use the whiteboard to jot down key points from student discussions for visual learners.
This lesson plan is designed to engage students with the moral teachings of Jesus' parables and encourage them to apply these lessons in their everyday lives, fostering a sense of empathy, compassion, and community.