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Matthew 20:1-16a
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)
sermons4kids.com- That’s Not Fair! object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Is God Fair? object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin
missionarlington.org- The Vineyard Workers lesson with activities
sundayschoollessons.com- The Kingdom of Heaven is Like A Vineyard lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Heavenly Treasures…Winning in God’s Eyes (Matthew 20:1-16)
ministry-to-children.com- Children’s Sermon “That’s Not Fair” from Matthew 20:1-16 on the Parable of the Workers
sundayschool.works- The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) Sunday School Lessons for Kids
gracelink.net- Payday at the Vineyard lesson
word-sunday.com- The Bigger Picture (scroll down to Gospel)
word-sunday.com- My Wants, Others' Needs (family activity)
christiancrafters.com- Vineyard Workers Parable Bible lesson and game
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 20:1-16 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 20:1-16 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 20:1-16 Junior High Lesson
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
sermons4kids.com- Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)
4catholiceducators.com- Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard coloring pages (scroll down to this)
supercoloring.com- Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
mrshlovesjesus.wordpress.com- Matthew 20:16 (scroll down to this)
amazonaws.com- Matthew 20:16
4catholiceducators.com- Working One Hour clip art
stushieart.com- Matthew 20:1-16
churchpublishing.org- Matthew 20:1-16 (page 59)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- Parable of the Vineyard Workers (group activities) crafts
ministry-to-children.com- Bible Crafts: The First Shall Be Last
Plant some plants in plastic cups or pots to take home. Plant some plants around the church.
sermons4kids.com- That’s Not Fair! group activities (crafts)
jesus-without-language.net- Parable of the Vineyard Owner (Matthew 20) | Craft 1
jesus-without-language.net- Parable of the Vineyard Owner (Matthew 20) | Craft 2
krokotak.com- Cut and Glue Grapes
lovetolaughandlearn.com- Grapes (scroll down to this)
Games
sermons4kids.com- That’s Not Fair! group activities (games)
jesus-without-language.net- Parable of the Vineyard Owner (Matthew 20) | Games
sundayschoolnetwork.com- Vineyard Workers Bible Game (scroll down to this)
resourcewell.s3.amazonaws.com- Fair “Foot” Ball, Grinners & Grumblers, Colors Decode, The Wave (change games according to your needs)
Junior High Ministry: A Guide to Early Adolescence for Youth Workers by Wayne Rice (page 109 & 110)
Puzzles/Worksheets
sermons4kids.com- Maze
sermons4kids.com- The Workers In The Vineyard (Word Search)
4catholiceducators.com- Word Search
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com The Workers In The Vineyard (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- The Workers In The Vineyard (Crossword)
4catholiceducators.com- The Last Shall Be First (Crossword)
web.archive.org- Crossword
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
calvarycurriculum.com- Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard #215 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.
sdc.me.uk- Matthew 20:1-16 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 20:1-16A Kid’s Bulletin
elibrary.tjc.org- The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Worksheets)
syvum.com- The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
grace-bible.org- Matthew 20: Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon Reflection Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
studyandobey.com- Matthew 20:1-19 Inductive Bible Study – Discussion Questions and Verse by Verse Commentary (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
growingdisciples.org- Matthew 20 Questions and Answers (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
2ndpres.org- The Vineyard Mt. 20:1-16 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Mode
Questions on the narrative
1. The landowner's actions: The landowner hires workers at different times throughout the day: "early in the morning," "about the third hour," "about the sixth and ninth hour," and finally "about the eleventh hour".
• What do the varying times suggest about God's call to people throughout their lives?
• What does the landowner's decision to hire workers even late in the day reveal about his character?
2. The workers' expectations: When the day is over, all the workers are paid the same wage—a denarius.
• What did the early-morning workers expect when they saw those who worked only one hour receive a full day's pay?
• Based on the story, what does this suggest about human assumptions regarding fairness and reward?
3. The complaint: The workers hired first complain to the landowner, saying, "These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat".
• What feelings—like jealousy, resentment, or a sense of injustice—are they expressing?
• Have you ever felt similarly, thinking your greater effort or sacrifice entitled you to more than someone who did less?
4. The landowner's response: The landowner responds to the complaint by saying, "Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? ... Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or is your eye evil because I am generous?".
• Why is the landowner's generosity to the latecomers not an injustice to the first workers?
• What is the significance of the landowner stating his freedom to do what he wants with his own money?
Questions on the symbolism and application
1. The characters' roles:
• The landowner: The landowner is often interpreted as God, who is compassionate and generous to all. How does this parable challenge a transactional, works-based view of serving God?
• The workers: The workers represent people who come to faith at different stages of life, from childhood to old age. What does the identical wage suggest about God's reward of eternal life?
2. The reversal of expectations: Jesus's closing line, "So the last will be first, and the first will be last," is the key to the parable.
• What does this reversal teach us about the values of the Kingdom of Heaven versus human standards?
• How does this phrase apply to the lives of the early and late workers in the parable?
3. The meaning of grace: The parable powerfully illustrates the principle of grace, emphasizing that eternal life is a gift, not a wage that is earned.
• How does this parable help us understand that our salvation is based on God's mercy rather than our merit?
• In what ways might our human pride and sense of self-righteousness lead us to resent God's grace toward others?
4. Personal reflection:
• Are you more like the early workers, comparing your efforts to others and feeling entitled to a greater reward? Or are you like the latecomers, simply grateful for the opportunity to work in the vineyard?
• What is the difference between being grateful for your own blessings and being envious of God's generosity toward others
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