A Kindness at the Well: Isaac and Rebekah | Catholic Bible Story for Kids
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A traveler was thirsty. Ten camels needed water. Rebekah saw a need and offered more help than she was asked. She did not know how important that ordinary act of kindness would become.
A Kindness at the Well brings the story of Isaac and Rebekah to life in a warm, illustrated Catholic Bible story for children and families. Follow Abraham's servant to the well, hear Rebekah's courageous "I will go," and discover how prayer, generosity, and trust carry God's promise into another generation.
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Free YouTube release on: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Eastern.
Runtime: about 8 minutes 54 seconds. Suggested ages: approximately 7-11, with adult guidance and adaptation by readiness. Based on Genesis 24 and Genesis 25:19-26.
Free teaching resources
Use these free printables for family faith formation, Catholic homeschool, classrooms, and parish religious education. Plan about 25-35 minutes for a group lesson, or 12-18 minutes for a shorter family lesson. The complete packet contains a two-page leader guide and two one-page student activities.
Talk about it together
What did Rebekah offer after giving the servant a drink? Why was watering ten camels hard work?
How did Rebekah answer when her family asked whether she would go? What made her choice courageous?
How did Isaac turn to God during the long wait for children? How can prayer help us be patient?
What small, safe act of kindness could you offer today? Who can help you carry it out?
Try one small act of kindness
With a parent or teacher, notice a need at home or in class. Ask, "May I help?" Then offer a little extra effort: put away supplies, encourage someone, or include a child in a game. Thank the people who help you, too.
Pray together
Lord, help us notice people who need kindness. Give us generous hearts, courage to do good, and patience to trust you. Guide us today. Amen.
Scripture and storytelling notes
The story follows Genesis 24 and Genesis 25:19-26. Rebekah's willing answer is explicit in Genesis 24:58. Scene-setting and visual details are dramatized. Ancient marriage customs are part of the setting, rather than a model for children's relationships. Children should help unfamiliar people only with a trusted adult. God's answer in this story does not promise that every prayer brings the outcome we want; all families deserve love and respect.
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