Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 2 - Christian Religious Studies - Call To Service

**Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies - Junior Secondary 2** **Topic: Call to Service** --- ### Objectives: 1. **Knowledge**: Students will understand the concept of service in Christianity and identify instances in the Bible where individuals were called to serve. 2. **Comprehension**: Students will be able to explain the significance of serving others as demonstrated in the life of Jesus Christ and other biblical figures. 3. **Application**: Students will reflect on how they can apply the concept of service in their daily lives. 4. **Analysis**: Students will differentiate between genuine service and acts done for personal gain. ### Materials Needed: - Bibles - Whiteboard and markers - Notebooks and pens - Handouts with biblical passages - Video clip of a modern-day service activity (optional) - Projector (optional) ### Duration: - **Total Time**: 60 minutes --- ### Lesson Outline: #### 1. Introduction (10 minutes) - **[Activity]:** Warm-up Discussion - Ask students to define "service" in their own words. - Discuss briefly why service might be important in society. - **Objective Setting:** - Explain the objectives of the lesson to the students. - Introduce the concept of "Call to Service" within the context of Christianity. #### 2. Biblical Examples of Service (20 minutes) - **[Reading & Discussion]:** Key Passages - Read Matthew 20:28 ("...the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.") - Read 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (The calling of Samuel) - Read Acts 9:1-19 (Paul's conversion and call to serve) - **[Activity]:** Group Discussion - Divide students into small groups and assign each group one of the passages. - Have each group discuss the following: - Who was called to serve? - What was the nature of their service? - What impact did their service have on others? #### 3. Significance of Service (15 minutes) - **[Lecture]:** Jesus as Servant Leader - Discuss how Jesus exemplified service through His actions and teachings. - Highlight key events such as the washing of the disciples' feet (John 13:1-17). - **[Interactive]:** Question and Answer - Ask students for their thoughts on why Jesus chose to serve rather than be served. - Encourage students to share personal experiences or observations of service. #### 4. Application in Daily Life (10 minutes) - **[Brainstorming]:** Practical Ways to Serve - Ask students to list ways they can serve in their school, home, and community. - Write their responses on the whiteboard. - **[Reflection]:** Personal Commitment - Have students write down one way they plan to serve others in the coming week. - Optional: Share a video clip of a modern-day service project and discuss its impact on the community. #### 5. Summary and Conclusion (5 minutes) - **Recap:** Briefly summarize the key points of the lesson. - The definition of service and its importance. - Examples from the Bible of individuals called to serve. - Jesus' role as the ultimate servant leader. - Practical applications of service in daily life. - **Exit Ticket:** Ask students to write one sentence about what they learned and one action they will take based on today’s lesson. - **Closing Prayer:** End the lesson with a prayer asking for guidance and the heart to serve others selflessly. --- ### Assessment: - **Formative Assessment:** - Participation in discussions and group activities. - Responses during the Q&A session. - **Summative Assessment:** - Written reflection on personal commitment to serve. - Short quiz on key biblical passages and their significance. --- ### Follow-Up Activities: - **Service Project:** Organize a small community service project that the class can participate in collectively. - **Guest Speaker:** Invite a church volunteer or community leader to speak about their experiences with service. --- This lesson plan aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Christian call to service, its biblical foundations, and practical ways to embody this principle in their own lives.