Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Christian Religious Studies - Jesus The Man Of Prayer

**Lesson Plan: Jesus the Man of Prayer for Primary 2** **Duration:** 45 minutes **Age Group:** Primary 2 (Approx. 7-8 years old) **Objective:** - Students will understand that Jesus was a man of prayer. - Students will learn the importance of prayer in their own lives. - Students will be introduced to some Bible stories where Jesus prayed. **Materials:** - Bible (Children’s version if possible) - Visual aids (posters or printouts of Jesus praying) - Worksheets with coloring sections and simple questions - Crayons, pencils, and erasers - A quiet space for a short prayer activity - Audio-visual equipment to play a short video (optional) --- **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Prayer:** Start with a short prayer asking God to help the class learn more about Jesus and prayer. 2. **Warm-Up Discussion:** - Ask the students if they've ever prayed or seen someone pray. - Discuss briefly what prayer is (talking to God). 3. **Introduction to the Topic:** - Introduce Jesus as a man who prayed often. - Show visuals of Jesus praying (e.g., in the Garden of Gethsemane, before feeding the 5000). --- **Main Body (25 minutes):** 1. **Bible Story:** - Read a simple, child-friendly version of a Bible story where Jesus prays - e.g., Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46). - Use visual aids to show where and how Jesus prayed. 2. **Interactive Discussion:** - Ask questions about the story to gauge understanding (e.g., Where was Jesus? What did He do? Why was He praying?). - Explain that Jesus prayed when He was happy, when He needed help, and even when He knew something difficult was going to happen. 3. **Application to Life:** - Discuss why we should pray, using examples students can understand (e.g., praying for a sick friend, thanking God for family, asking for help with school). 4. **Activity – Coloring and Questions:** - Hand out a worksheet with an image of Jesus praying and simple questions about the story. - Allow time for coloring and filling in the answers with crayons and pencils. 5. **Role-Playing:** - Pair students and have them practice praying together about a simple topic like thanking God for their food or praying for a good day at school. --- **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 1. **Review:** - Quickly review the key points of the lesson: Jesus prayed, we should pray, and prayer can happen anytime and anywhere. 2. **Personal Prayer Time:** - Provide a quiet moment for students to say their own silent prayer. 3. **Group Prayer:** - End with a short group prayer, inviting some children to say a sentence prayer if they feel comfortable. 4. **Closing Activity:** - If time allows, play a short, child-friendly video on Jesus praying. 5. **Recap and Assignment:** - Encourage students to pray with their family at home. - Assign a simple home activity: Draw a picture of themselves praying with someone they love. **Goodbye:** - Thank the students for participating and remind them about the importance of prayer. --- **Assessment:** - Observe participation during discussions and activities. - Review worksheet answers and coloring to gauge understanding. - Listen to students' role-playing prayers to assess their grasp of the concept. --- This lesson plan helps Primary 2 students understand the importance of prayer in their Christian faith by learning from the example of Jesus, fostering both knowledge and practical application.