### Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Lesson Topic:** Angel’s Visit to Mary
**Duration:** 45 minutes
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#### **Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify the angel who visited Mary.
2. Understand the message brought by the angel.
3. Recognize Mary’s reaction to the angel’s visit.
4. Understand the significance of the angel’s visit in the context of Christmas.
#### **Materials Needed:**
- Bible (Luke 1:26-38)
- Picture Book or visuals showing the angel's visit to Mary
- Coloring sheets with images of Mary and Angel Gabriel
- Crayons or colored pencils
#### **Lesson Outline:**
1. **Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students warmly.
- Begin with a short prayer asking for understanding and attentiveness during the lesson.
2. **Introduction to the Topic (5 minutes)**
- Show the students a picture of Angel Gabriel and Mary.
- Ask if they know who these figures might be.
- Briefly explain that today’s lesson is about a special visit from an angel to a young woman named Mary.
3. **Bible Story (10 minutes)**
- Read Luke 1:26-38 aloud to the students, paraphrasing where necessary to ensure understanding.
- Emphasize key points:
- The angel’s name is Gabriel.
- Gabriel tells Mary she will have a baby named Jesus.
- Mary is confused and scared at first.
- Gabriel reassures her that nothing is impossible with God.
- Mary accepts God’s plan with faith and humility.
4. **Discussion (10 minutes)**
- Ask the students:
- Who was the angel that visited Mary? (Answer: Gabriel)
- What message did Gabriel bring to Mary? (Answer: She will have a baby named Jesus)
- How did Mary feel when Gabriel visited her? (Answer: She was confused and scared but later accepted with faith)
- Discuss the importance of the angel’s visit in the context of Christmas - the birth of Jesus.
5. **Activity - Coloring (10 minutes)**
- Hand out coloring sheets depicting Angel Gabriel visiting Mary.
- Encourage the students to color the pictures.
- As they color, circulate and discuss the story further to reinforce understanding.
6. **Conclusion and Prayer (5 minutes)**
- Recap key points of the story.
- Ask students if they have any questions.
- Close with a prayer thanking God for His plans and for sending Jesus to us.
#### **Assessment:**
- Observe students’ participation during the discussion.
- Review students’ understanding through their responses to the questions.
- Assess engagement and understanding through their coloring activity and ability to talk about the story.
### **Extensions:**
- For advanced students, extend the lesson by discussing Joseph’s reaction to the news about Mary.
- Involve a simple role-play where students can act out the angel’s visit to Mary.
### **Notes:**
- Be sensitive to students’ varying levels of familiarity with the story.
- Use positive reinforcement to encourage participation.