--- title: "Year 3- R.E-Understanding the Rich Young Man: Lessons on Wealth, Faith, and Modern Perspectives" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-02-06-year-3-r-e-understanding-the-rich-young-man-lessons-on-wealth-faith-and-modern-perspectiv" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 3- R.E-Understanding the Rich Young Man: Lessons on Wealth, Faith, and Modern Perspectives ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-7C36561D-AE1F-43B2-902B-D04771F5D613.png) 6 February 2025 In today's R.E. lesson, the children explored the story of The Rich Young Man (Matthew 19:16-30, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-30), from 'The Children's Bible'. We began by reminding ourselves of the Ten Commandments and reflecting on their meaning. The children discussed why Jesus’ response saddened the rich young man and whether they believed he tried to change. They also considered the challenges of wealth and why it can be difficult for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God. As part of our discussion, we examined Jesus’ metaphor of a camel passing through the eye of a needle, debating whether it is still a relevant example today. Working in pairs, the children devised modern phrases to express a similar idea, such as: Trying to fit an elephant through a doorway, fitting all your holiday clothes into a tiny backpack or putting a football through a keyhole. They all worked incredibly well in small groups and pairs. ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-7C36561D-AE1F-43B2-902B-D04771F5D613.png) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Religious Education](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/religious-education) [Discussions](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/discussions) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/activitymore-2AF1A74F-931C-413B-8B3D-79A876E7A334.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-02-05-year-3-pshe-lyfta-know-yourself-grow-yourself-exploring-mental-health-and-aspirations-thr) Previous ### [Year 3- PSHE- Lyfta- Know Yourself, Grow Yourself: Exploring Mental Health and Aspirations Through Malahat’s Story](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-02-05-year-3-pshe-lyfta-know-yourself-grow-yourself-exploring-mental-health-and-aspirations-thr) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/activitymore-4C6642AD-BA29-49E1-B32D-EF076AE1D589.png)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-02-07-year-3-pshe-staying-safe-online-spotting-scams-and-fake-content) Next ### [Year 3- PSHE-Staying Safe Online: Spotting Scams and Fake Content](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2025-02-07-year-3-pshe-staying-safe-online-spotting-scams-and-fake-content) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)