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Teaching the Liturgical Year

The Greatest Commandment – Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Life of Christ Gospels Ten Commandments Great Commandment

Lesson Overview

In this week’s Gospel passage Jesus is asked by a scribe which of the commandments is the greatest. Jesus responds by summarizing all of the commandments with two great commandments. In this lesson, students will consider their duties towards God and their neighbor and how to practically live those responsibilities.

Lesson Materials

Lower Elementary: Gospel Reading
Lower Elementary: The Great Commandments
Upper Elementary: Gospel Reading
Upper Elementary: The Great Commandments

Activity I

  1. Read the Gospel passage aloud to your students as they follow along.
  2. Discuss the focus and reflection questions with them as a class.

Focus Questions Answer Key

  1. Whom does Jesus tell us that we should love with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength? God.
  2. What is the second commandment Jesus gives? You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
  3. What did Jesus tell the scribe when he agreed with Jesus? “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.”
  4. Why do you think no one else dared to ask Jesus any more questions? It seems that they were astounded by the authority with which Jesus taught. Accept other reasoned answers.

Activity II

Have your students complete the activity on The Great Commandments.

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