Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Christian Religious Studies - Forgiveness I

### Lesson Plan: Forgiveness in Christianity #### Senior Secondary 1 (Grade 10) ##### **Subject:** Christian Religious Studies ##### **Topic:** Forgiveness in Christianity ##### **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1 ##### **Duration:** 60 minutes --- ##### **Lesson Objectives:** 1. **Cognitive:** Students will be able to define forgiveness and identify key biblical teachings on forgiveness. 2. **Affective:** Students will appreciate the importance of forgiveness in their personal lives and relationships. 3. **Psychomotor:** Students will be able to discuss and role-play scenarios where forgiveness is applied. --- ##### **Materials Needed:** - Bible (preferably with both Old and New Testaments) - Whiteboard and markers - Handouts with Bible verses and discussion questions - Multimedia projector (optional) - Role-play cards with forgiveness scenarios --- ##### **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - **Greetings and Prayer:** Open the lesson with a prayer. - **Objective Statement:** Briefly outline the objectives for the lesson. - **Icebreaker Activity:** Ask students to think of a time when they had to forgive someone or seek forgiveness. - Share brief stories in pairs. 2. **Presentation (20 minutes)** - **Definition:** - Define forgiveness. Discuss what it means to forgive someone and differentiate between forgiveness and reconciliation. - **Biblical Teachings:** - Highlight key Bible verses: - Old Testament: Genesis 50:17-21 (Joseph forgives his brothers), Psalms 103:12 - New Testament: Matthew 18:21-22 (Peter asks about forgiveness), Luke 17:3-4 (Jesus' teaching on forgiveness), Ephesians 4:32 - **Jesus' Example:** - Discuss Jesus' example of forgiveness, particularly at the crucifixion (Luke 23:34). 3. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes)** - **Discussion Questions:** - Why is forgiveness important in Christianity? - How does forgiveness affect the person who forgives? - Can you think of a situation where forgiveness might be difficult but necessary? - Students will answer in small groups and then share their thoughts with the class. 4. **Role-Playing Activity (15 minutes)** - Hand out role-play scenario cards. - Students will pair up and act out the scenarios. Example scenarios might include a friend betraying another, a sibling argument, or an apology after a misunderstanding. - After each role-play, discuss what happened, what was difficult, and how it made each party feel. 5. **Closure (5 minutes)** - Summarize the key points discussed about forgiveness. - Reflect on the importance of forgiveness in the Christian faith and personal life. - Encourage students to practice forgiveness in their daily lives. - Close with a prayer asking for the strength to forgive and to seek forgiveness. --- ##### **Assessment:** - **Formative Assessment:** - Participation in discussions and role-plays. - Contributions to group discussions and the ability to relate to personal experiences. - **Summative Assessment:** - Assign a short reflective essay on the importance of forgiveness in a Christian's life, including personal experiences if applicable. ##### **Homework:** - Read the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). - Write a brief summary of the parable and reflect on the role of forgiveness in the story. --- ##### **Follow-Up:** - In the next lesson, discuss the homework assignment and delve deeper into parables that exemplify forgiveness. - Continue to encourage students to journal instances of forgiveness in their lives for further discussion. --- **End of Lesson Plan**