**Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies for Senior Secondary 1**
**Topic: Christian Attitude to Work**
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**Lesson Duration:** 1 hour
### **Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the Biblical perspective on work.
2. Identify the principles that define a Christian's attitude towards work.
3. Apply these principles in their daily lives and future careers.
### **Materials:**
- Bible
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with Bible verses
- Projector and laptop (if needed for presentations)
- Notebooks and pens for students
### **Introduction: (10 minutes)**
1. **Welcome and Prayer:**
Start with a brief prayer inviting God’s presence into the lesson.
2. **Icebreaker:**
Ask students to share with the person next to them what their ideal job would be and why.
3. **Hook:**
Display a visual/image of people working in various occupations and ask the students, “What does the Bible say about these different kinds of work?”
### **Teaching Segment: (20 minutes)**
1. **Biblical Perspective on Work:**
- Read Genesis 2:15 (God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it).
- Discuss how work was ordained by God from the beginning.
2. **Jesus' Example:**
- Read Mark 6:3 (Jesus was a carpenter).
- Emphasize how Jesus exemplified hardworking and diligent attitudes.
3. **Paul’s Teachings:**
- Read Colossians 3:23-24 (Work heartily, as for the Lord).
- Highlight the principle: Work should be done as if serving Christ directly.
4. **Principles of a Christian Attitude toward Work:**
- Integrity and Honesty (Proverbs 11:1)
- Diligence (Proverbs 12:24)
- Service and Love for Others (Galatians 5:13)
### **Interactive Activity: (15 minutes)**
1. **Group Discussion:**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Give each group different Bible verses that address work ethics (e.g., Proverbs 16:3, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Thessalonians 3:10).
- Ask the groups to discuss what their verse teaches about a Christian attitude towards work and prepare a short presentation.
2. **Group Presentations:**
- Each group presents their findings (2-3 minutes per group).
- Facilitate a brief discussion on how these principles can be applied in real-life scenarios.
### **Application: (10 minutes)**
1. **Case Studies:**
- Provide one or two brief case studies of real-life situations (e.g., a Christian student balancing school work and extracurricular activities, a Christian employee facing ethical dilemmas at work).
- Discuss how they would handle these situations using the principles learned.
2. **Personal Reflection:**
- Ask students to write down one specific way they can demonstrate a Christian attitude towards their current duties (e.g., school work, chores at home) in their notebooks.
### **Conclusion: (5 minutes)**
1. **Summary:**
- Recap the main points discussed in the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of faith and work being intrinsically connected and reflecting Christ in all things we do.
2. **Closing Prayer:**
- Lead the students in a prayer asking for God’s guidance and strength to exhibit a positive and God-honoring attitude towards work.
### **Homework:**
- Assign students to read Ephesians 6:5-9 and write a short reflection on how they can apply the passage's teachings in their everyday life.
### **Assessment:**
- Evaluate group presentation participation and the quality of short reflections to measure understanding and application of the Christian attitude towards work.
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**Note:**
Adjustments can be made based on time constraints, class size, and available resources. Engaging students actively and encouraging them to share personal experiences or thoughts can significantly enhance the lesson’s impact.