Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - Christian Religious Studies - Marriage: Christian Marriage

### Lesson Plan: Marriage - Christian Marriage #### Subject: Christian Religious Studies #### Grade Level: Junior Secondary 1 #### Duration: 60 minutes #### Topic: Marriage - Christian Marriage --- #### Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the concept of marriage in Christianity. 2. Identify the purposes of Christian marriage. 3. Describe the characteristics of a Christian marriage. 4. Recognize the roles and responsibilities of partners in a Christian marriage. #### Materials Needed: - Bible (preferably in different versions) - Whiteboard and markers - Multimedia projector (optional) - Handouts with selected Bible verses and key points - Notebook and pens/pencils for students --- #### Lesson Outline: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Opening Prayer. - Brief overview of the day’s lesson. - Engage students with a short discussion on what they already know about marriage in general. 2. **Biblical Basis of Christian Marriage (15 minutes)** - Read Genesis 2:18-24 and Ephesians 5:22-33. - Discuss the passages and relate them to the purpose and foundation of Christian marriage. - Highlight key principles from the passages, such as companionship, love, and unity. 3. **Purposes of Christian Marriage (10 minutes)** - Present and discuss the purposes of Christian marriage: - Companionship (Genesis 2:18) - Procreation (Genesis 1:28) - Mutual support and comfort (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) - Moral and spiritual growth (Ephesians 5:25-27) 4. **Characteristics of a Christian Marriage (10 minutes)** - Discuss the characteristics that define a Christian marriage: - Commitment (Matthew 19:4-6) - Fidelity (Proverbs 5:18-19) - Love and Respect (Ephesians 5:25, 33) - Mutual Support (1 Peter 3:7) 5. **Roles and Responsibilities in Christian Marriage (15 minutes)** - Discuss the roles of husbands and wives according to the Bible: - Husbands: Love your wives (Ephesians 5:25), lead with integrity (1 Timothy 3:2-5) - Wives: Respect your husbands (Ephesians 5:33), support and nurture (Proverbs 31:10-31) - Encourage open discussion and answer any questions students may have. 6. **Conclusion (5 minutes)** - Summarize the key points of the lesson. - Ask students to share one new thing they learned about Christian marriage. - Closing Prayer. #### Assessment: - Informal assessment through class participation and discussions. - Short reflection writing task: Ask students to write a paragraph about how the lessons on Christian marriage can apply to relationships they see in their own lives. --- #### Extra Activity (Optional): - Show a short video clip on a Christian marriage ceremony to give students a visual understanding. - Assign a homework task to interview a married Christian couple about their experiences and how their faith influences their marriage. Use this lesson plan as a guide to ensure that students leave the class with a strong understanding of the topic of Christian marriage. Adjust the materials and discussion points as needed to fit the specific needs and context of your class.