Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Gospel for the Mass: John 4:5-42 (Jesus and the Samaritan Woman)
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John 4:5-42
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (John)
sermons4kids.com- Dying For a Drink object lesson with puzzles
sermons4kids.com- The Thirst Quencher lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Living Water lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Jesus is the living Water lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Talks to a Woman by a Well lesson
futureflyingsaucers.com- The Woman at the Well Object Lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Children's Sermon: The Woman at the Well (John 4) Living Water Object Lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well
ministry-to-children.com- Bible Teaching Ideas John 4:5-42 Never Thirst Again / Woman at the Well
kids-bible-lessons.org- Bible Lesson for Kids: Jesus and the Woman at the Well from John 4:5-42
sundayschool.works- Children’s Sermon Object Lesson (John 4:5-42) Never Thirst Again / Woman at the Well
sundayschool.works- Sunday School Lesson “Jesus and the Woman at the Well” from John 4:5-42
ministryark.com- The Woman at the Well Encounters Jesus Children’s Lesson
sundayschoolsources.com- The Samarian Woman at the Well lesson with activities
yaleyouthministryinstitute.org- Women in the Bible – Lesson 7: The Woman at the Well
betterbibleteachers.com- Disappearing Water Trick Object Lesson for The Woman at the Well Lesson
word-sunday.com- The Joy of Water (scroll down to Gospel)
creatingagreatday.com- Let the Living Water Flow!
truewaykids.com- The Woman at the Well (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
web.archive.org- You Shall Not Thirst (skit)
youthgroupministry.com- The Woman at the Well Lesson for Youth John 4:5-42 Jesus is the Living Water
youthgroupministry.com- Testimony Youth Group Lesson: Sharing the Gospel Like the Samaritan Woman at the Well John 4:1-10
youthgroupministry.com- Living Water for Thirsty Souls: Discovering Jesus as the Source of Eternal Satisfaction John 4:4-10 Youth Bible Study
youthgroupministry.com- Living Water: A World Water Day Sunday School Lesson for Teens John 4:13-14
rclblectionary.com- John 4:5-42 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 4:5-42 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- John 4:5-42 Junior High Lesson
The Catholic Toolbox- Woman at the Well lesson plan for Pre K – K which consists of: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.
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- Woman at the Well
sermons4kids.com- Samaritan Woman
sermons4kids.com- Woman At The Well
littleforkchurch.org- John 4:5-42
biblefunforkids.com- The Samaritan Woman at the well (scroll down to this)
4catholiceducators.com- John 4:1-42
truewaykids.com- The Woman at the Well coloring pages (scroll down for these)
sundayschoolzone.com- Woman At The Well Coloring Page
kidssundayschool.com- Woman at the Well
craftingthewordofgod.com- Woman at the Well Coloring Page
ministry-to-children.com- Coloring Page: The Woman at the Well (John 4:10)
stushieart.com- John 4:5-42
lambsongs.co.nz- The Woman By The Well mini Bible story and one page story
churchpublishing.org- John 4:5-42 (page 23)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- The Thirst Quencher (group activities) crafts
sermons4kids.com- Living Water (group activities) crafts
sermons4kids.com- Woman at the Well (group activities) crafts
daniellesplace.com- Woman at the Well Pencil Holder, Bible Verse Review and Craft, Woman at the Well Paper Water Scoop Craft, Cup of Living Water Craft,
truewaykids.com- The Woman at the Well craft (scroll down for this)
jesus-without-language.net- Woman at the well (John 4) | Craft 1
jesus-without-language.net- Woman at the well (John 4) | Craft 2
jesus-without-language.net- Woman at the well (John 4) | Craft 3
ministry-to-children.com- Crafts about the Woman at the Well for Sunday School
dreamlandmagic.soniacjensen..com- Wishing Well Children’s Craft (make with or without flowers)
orientaltrading.com- Jesus Is the Living Water Sign Craft Kit
craftingthewordofgod.com- Samaritan Woman at the Well (craft)
Games
sermons4kids.com- The Thirst Quencher (group activities) games
sermons4kids.com- Living Water (group activities) games
sermons4kids.com- Woman at the Well (group activities) games
jesus-without-language.net- Woman at the well (John 4) | Games
childrensministry.com- Woman at the Well: Running on Thirsty Bible Game
ministryark.com- Game Ideas (scroll down to this)
Bucket Brigade- As kids work together to move water, they’ll discover God wants to share his living water with everyone. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 92 & 93.)
The Catholic Toolbox- Jesus Is Our Savior File Folder Game Introduction- “We no longer believe because of your word; for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the savior of the world.” John 4:42
Puzzles & Worksheets
sermons4kids.com- Samaritan Woman (Maze)
sermons4kids.com- The Woman at the Well (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- The Thirst Quencher (Word Search)
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- The Thirst Quencher (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- The Woman at the Well (Word Jumble)
sermons4kids.com- The Thirst Quencher (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- The Woman at the Well (Crossword)
4catholiceducators.com- Crossword
web.archive.org- Crossword
sermons4kids.com- The Woman at the Well (Fill in the Blank)
calvarycurriculum.com- The Woman at the Well lesson #184 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.
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.
sermons4kids.com- The Woman at the Well (Multiple Choice)
sdc.me.uk- Jesus Meets the Woman from Samaria Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- John 4:5-42 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)
sundayschoolzone.com- The Woman At The Well puzzles and worksheets (scroll down to pictures and click on them to print)
truewaykids.com- The Woman at the Well (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
smp.org- John 4:4–42: Jesus Meets the Samaritan Woman at the Well Worksheet
jesuswalk.com- The Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:4-26) lesson with questions that can easily be made into a worksheet
cocermons.net- Woman at the Well Worksheet (page 5)
childrenschapel.org- The Woman at the Well lesson with questions that can easily be made into a worksheet (scroll down to these)
bibleversestudy.com- Questions for John 4 Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
whyteridgebaptist.ca- The Living Water John 4:1-42 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- Witnessing to Strangers – John 4:1-26 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
studyandobey.com- John 4:1-19 Inductive Bible Study (scroll down to questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
studyandobey.com- John 4:20-42 Inductive Bible Study (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
hebronchurch.org- Discussion Questions for John 4:1-42 (questions can easily be made into a worksheet)
young-catholics.com- Reflection Questions for the Story of the Samaritan Woman at the Well (scroll down to these questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Mode
Questions about the cultural context
• Why was Jesus, a Jewish man, speaking to a Samaritan woman at all? What was the historical background of the animosity between Jews and Samaritans, and how does this affect the significance of their conversation?
• What does the text imply about the woman's reputation by noting that she came to the well alone at the "sixth hour" (around noon)? Why was this an unusual time for a woman to be drawing water?
• What societal norms was Jesus challenging by initiating this conversation? Consider the barriers of ethnicity, gender, and social standing.
Questions about the "living water"
• In verses 10–15, Jesus offers the woman "living water." What does she initially misunderstand about this phrase?
• What does Jesus mean by "living water"? How does this spiritual gift contrast with the physical water in Jacob's well?
• Why does the woman ask Jesus to give her this "living water" after he explains it? What does her request reveal about her desires?
Questions about personal revelation
• Why does Jesus suddenly bring up the topic of the woman's husband? What is the purpose of revealing her past?
• How does the woman's understanding of Jesus change during their conversation? Trace her progression from calling him "a Jew" (v. 9) to "Sir" (v. 11), "a prophet" (v. 19), and finally, "the Christ" (v. 29).
• The woman, seeing that Jesus is a prophet, asks about the proper place of worship, a theological point of contention between Jews and Samaritans. Was she sincerely seeking an answer or trying to change the subject?
Questions about true worship
• How does Jesus reframe the concept of worship in verses 21–24? What does he mean when he says God seeks those who will "worship in the Spirit and in truth"?
• In what ways does worship in "spirit and truth" differ from the traditional, location-based worship of both Jews and Samaritans?
• How can believers today worship in "spirit and truth"? What does this mean for our own worship practices?
Questions about mission and evangelism
• Why did the woman immediately leave her water jar and go back to her village? What is the significance of leaving the jar behind?
• What makes her testimony so effective with the people of her town? Why do they listen to her, despite her reputation?
• After the townspeople meet Jesus, they say to the woman, "It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves" (v. 42). What does this teach us about the role of personal testimony versus a direct encounter with Jesus?
Questions for reflection and application
• The disciples were surprised to see Jesus talking to the Samaritan woman. What does this story reveal about Jesus' approach to those considered "outsiders"?
• Jesus tells his disciples that the harvest is ready (v. 35). What is the "harvest" in this context, and what does this image teach us about our own mission to share the gospel?
• Think of modern-day "Samaritans"—groups of people that society often shuns or avoids. How does Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well challenge your own attitudes and actions toward such people?
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