Christians should show compassion for those who suffer by following Jesus' example of healing and feeding the sick and homeless. Christians can work in healthcare, counseling, or shelters to help those in need. Showing compassion is important because it demonstrates faith in God and others, and will lead to eternal life, as commanded by Jesus.

1. Christian values LO: How and why should Christians show compassion for those who suffer?

2. working for CAFOD or SVP

3. careers in health care

4. counselling and advice

5. refuges for homeless

6. praying for those who suffer

7. WHY?

8. example of Jesus healing feeding

9. show faith to others

10. eternal life

11. commands of Jesus

12. Compassion is important for Christians because it follows the example Jesus set and will help a Christian gain eternal life.

13. a) What does the word compassion mean? (2) b) Describe how Christians show compassion for those who suffer. (6) c) Explain why compassion is important for Christians. (8) d) “The needy are not our concern. ” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. (4)

14. References http://www.flickr.com/photos/dtchristner/2308170915/in/set-72157601926760637/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/43009442@N00/527320614/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/91969383@N00/5901759/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/45744973@N00/2728597053/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/51352360@N00/449374383/

15. References http://www.flickr.com/photos/98624608@N00/75288771/ (c) S Kambalu http://www.flickr.com/photos/9619972@N08/1350940605/