Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies
Primary 4
**Topic: Jesus Guides Us by His Spirit; Jesus Promises His Spirit**
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**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will understand that Jesus guides us through the Holy Spirit and recognize the promise Jesus made to send the Holy Spirit to His followers. They will also learn how the Holy Spirit helps and guides them in their daily lives.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Bible (preferably a children's version or any suitable translation for young readers)
- Chart paper and markers
- Holy Spirit-related coloring sheets (dove, flame, etc.)
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Storybook about the Holy Spirit (optional)
- A simple prayer for the end of the class
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**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Prayer:**
- Begin with a simple prayer asking for God's blessings on the lesson.
2. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Ask students if they have ever had someone guide or help them, like a parent, teacher, or friend.
- Briefly discuss situations where they needed guidance and what it felt like to have the help they needed.
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**Main Lesson (30 minutes):**
1. **Bible Story:**
- Tell the story of Jesus promising the Holy Spirit to His disciples. Use John 14:16-17, 25-26 and Acts 1:4-5 as key verses.
- Paraphrase the story in simple language suitable for Primary 4 students:
- Explain that before Jesus went to heaven, He promised his friends, the disciples, that He would send a helper.
- This helper is the Holy Spirit, who would guide them, comfort them, and help them remember Jesus’ teachings.
2. **Key Points:**
- Jesus knew that his friends would need help after He returned to Heaven.
- Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would come to be with them always.
- The Holy Spirit helps us make good choices and understand God's words.
- The Holy Spirit is a gift from Jesus to all believers.
3. **Discussion:**
- Ask the students how they think the Holy Spirit might guide them in their own lives.
- Discuss examples such as needing courage to speak the truth, feeling comforted during sad times, or being helped to understand the Bible.
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**Activities (20 minutes):**
1. **Creative Activity:**
- Hand out coloring sheets of the dove and flame, symbols often associated with the Holy Spirit.
- Allow the children to color the sheets while discussing how these symbols represent the Holy Spirit’s presence with us.
2. **Interactive Chart:**
- On a large chart paper, draw a simple figure representing the Holy Spirit (a dove or a flame) in the center.
- Ask students to write or draw ways the Holy Spirit helps guide them and attach their notes around the central figure on the chart.
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**Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Review:**
- Recap the main points of the lesson by asking questions such as:
- Who promised to send the Holy Spirit? Why?
- What does the Holy Spirit help us do?
2. **Closing Prayer:**
- Lead the class in a closing prayer thanking Jesus for the gift of the Holy Spirit and asking for His guidance in their daily lives.
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**Homework:**
- Ask the students to speak with their parents about the lesson and to look for ways they feel the Holy Spirit guiding them throughout the week. They can share their experiences in the next class.
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**Assessment:**
- Informally assess students based on their participation in discussions, engagement during activities, and their understanding as reflected in their drawings and notes.
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End of Lesson
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