Description: This contemporary study of the “Good Samaritan” calls us to a deeper understanding of human dignity and connects us with our brothers and sisters especially those who are isolated or victimized because of race or class.
Get Ready
- Prep Time: Two Weeks
- Volunteers Needed: Four. Volunteers will need to set up reflective space for Bible Study, conversation, reflection, food/beverage, etc. Volunteer Small Group Leaders will spend time with small groups for discussion. Small Group Leaders should be familiar with the passage and skilled enough to carry on small group discussion.
- Supplies: Pillows, rugs, candles (tea lights), blankets, Bible, reflective music, speakers, food/beverage, coffee (preferably Fair Trade), prayers, copies of the scripture reading printed out or projected via computer, flip chart paper, markers.
- Reserve the Space: Program volunteers will need to select a safe place for reflection and dialogue, preferably a church, church hall, young adult space, convent, or rectory.
- Ideal Group Size: 25-30
- Who is this for? Young singles, young married couples, young parents, college students.
- When is a good time for this? Determine a time that best fits your young adults’ schedules.
- Publicize the Program: Promote in Sunday bulletin, Catholic newspaper/radio, local coffee shop promotion, personal invites, reach out to neighboring churches using flyers and social media (e.g., Twitter, Facebook).
Prayer for Program Planner: Good and Gracious God, open our eyes, hearts and minds to the many sufferings of your people today. We pray for solidarity and love for others; we pray that all lives will matter. We pray thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. May God’s peace be with us as we work to transform our world. Amen.
Community Building: This program will include an opportunity for each individual in the group to connect with others. In the beginning during food and beverage time group can simply spend time meeting and greeting each other. Volunteer Leaders can intentionally look around to make sure each person is introduced and is welcomed. This strengthens participation. The idea is to ensure that there is fellowship and community.
