**Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies**
**Grade:** Primary 2
**Topic:** Jesus the Man of Prayer (Cont’d)
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Objective:** By the end of this lesson, students will understand the significance of prayer in Jesus’ life and be able to practice simple prayers.
**Materials Needed:**
- Bible (Children's edition)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Visual aids (pictures depicting Jesus praying)
- Prayer handout
- Coloring materials (crayons, colored pencils)
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**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Prayer:** Begin with an opening prayer. Lead the students in a short prayer thanking God for the day and for the opportunity to learn about Jesus.
2. **Recap:** Briefly remind students of the last lesson's key points about Jesus being a man of prayer. Ask a few students to share what they remember.
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**Main Teaching (15 minutes):**
1. **Bible Story:** Read aloud from the Children's Bible, focusing on a passage where Jesus shows the importance of prayer in His life. Recommended passages: Mark 1:35 or Luke 5:16.
2. **Discussion:**
- Q: “Why do you think Jesus prayed often?”
- A: Encourage children to share their thoughts. Highlight that Jesus prayed for strength, guidance, and to stay close to God.
3. **Illustration:** Show visual aids/pictures of Jesus praying in different settings (alone in the wilderness, in the garden, etc.).
4. **Explanation:** Explain that just as we talk to our family and friends everyday, Jesus talked to God through prayer regularly.
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**Activity (10 minutes):**
1. **Interactive Prayer Exercise:**
- Distribute the prayer handout which includes a simple prayer outline (Praise, Thank, Ask, Confess).
- Guide the children through creating their own simple prayers using the outline.
- Example outline:
- Praise: “Thank you, God, for your love.”
- Thank: “Thank you for… (family, friends, etc.)”
- Ask: “Please help me with… (being kind, praying more, etc.)”
- Confess: “I am sorry for… (not sharing, etc.)”
2. **Prayer Practice:** Allow children to practice their prayers aloud or silently.
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**Activity (10 minutes):**
1. **Coloring Activity:**
- Distribute coloring materials and a picture of Jesus praying.
- Encourage children to color the picture while reflecting on how Jesus prayed and why it is important.
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**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Review Questions:**
- Q: “What did Jesus do when He prayed?”
- Q: “Why is it important to pray?”
2. **Encouragement:**
- Remind students that they can talk to God anytime through prayer.
- Encourage them to pray with their families at home.
3. **Closing Prayer:**
- Close the lesson with a group prayer, inviting a few students to say short prayers if they feel comfortable.
- Thank God for the chance to learn about prayer and ask Him to help everyone remember to pray often.
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**Homework Assignment:**
1. **Prayer Journal:**
- Give students a small notebook to take home. Ask them to write or draw about their prayers each day for a week and share with the class in the next lesson.
**Assessment:**
1. **Participation:**
- Observe students' engagement during discussions and activities.
2. **Prayer Handout:**
- Evaluate the students’ understanding and ability to form a simple prayer based on the outline.
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**Notes for the Teacher:**
- Be encouraging and supportive, acknowledging each child’s effort in prayer.
- Be prepared to share personal stories of prayer to make the lesson relatable.
- Foster a compassionate and respectful environment where children feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and prayers.
**Remember**: The goal is to help students see prayer as a natural and positive part of their daily lives, following Jesus' example.