Acts of Compassion

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 8 Christian Religious Education | Strand 5.0 The Church | Sub-Strand 5.2 Acts of Compassion (7 lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this sub-strand, you should be able to:

• Describe the role of the church in helping the needy
• List the needy/those who should be helped, from the scriptures provided
• Relate acts of compassion itemised in Matthew 25:31-40
• Take part in a community service activity

Summary

Leviticus 19:32-33 and Psalm 82:3 identify categories of people deserving particular care, while Matthew 25:31-40 lists specific acts of compassion -- feeding, clothing, welcoming, and visiting -- treated in the passage as significant enough to determine ultimate outcomes.