Lesson Plan
Compassion Quest Day 1
Students will explore the concept of kindness through a Catholic lens by watching The Good Samaritan, reflecting on its meaning, and completing a worksheet to identify ways to show kindness in their community.
Understanding kindness rooted in Catholic values fosters empathy and community spirit; this lesson helps students connect faith to real-world actions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Video Viewing
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Closing Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Compassion Quest: Day 1
What is Kindness?
Guided Discussion
Worksheet Activity
Closing Reflection
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Compassion Quest Day 2
Students will plan and commit to concrete acts of kindness by brainstorming community service ideas, creating kindness posters, and reflecting on how these actions live out Catholic values.
Engaging students in actionable kindness projects deepens their understanding of service rooted in Catholic teaching, builds empathy, and fosters a caring school community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Set Up Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Video Viewing and Discussion
7 minutes
Step 3
Community Service Brainstorm
8 minutes
Step 4
Kindness Poster Creation
8 minutes
Step 5
Journal Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Compassion Quest: Day 2
Day 1 Recap
Community Service Brainstorm
Kindness Poster Creation
Journal Reflection and Closing
Worksheet
Journal
