Lesson Plan for Primary 6 - Christian Religious Studies - Paul's Mission

### Lesson Plan for Primary 6: Paul's Missionary Journeys **Subject:** Christian Religious Studies **Topic:** Paul's Missionary Journeys **Grade Level:** Primary 6 **Duration:** 60 Minutes --- #### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: 1. Describe who Paul was and his role in early Christianity. 2. Identify the main locations Paul visited during his missionary journeys. 3. Understand the challenges Paul faced and the impact of his missions. 4. Apply lessons from Paul's experiences to their own lives. --- #### Materials Needed: - Bible (preferably children's version) - Map of Paul's missionary journeys - Whiteboard and markers - Drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils - Handouts with key points and questions - Multimedia projector (optional) --- #### Procedure: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Begin with a short prayer. - Recap previous lessons on early Christianity and the apostles. - Introduce Paul, formerly known as Saul, and discuss his transformation after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-19). - Explain that today's lesson will focus on Paul's missionary journeys and their impact on spreading Christianity. 2. **Bible Reading and Discussion (15 minutes)** - Read aloud selected passages describing Paul's missionary journeys. For example: - First Journey: Acts 13:1-3; 14:8-21 - Second Journey: Acts 16:1-10 - Third Journey: Acts 19:1-10 - Highlight key events such as: - His commissioning in Antioch and travels to Cyprus. - Journey through Asia Minor. - Experiences in Macedonia and Greece. - His work in Ephesus. - Discuss Paul's commitment and the challenges he faced, including opposition, imprisonment, and shipwrecks. 3. **Map Activity (10 minutes)** - Show a map outlining Paul's missionary journeys. - Hand out blank maps to the students. - Guide the students in marking key locations Paul visited, such as Antioch, Cyprus, Lystra, Philippi, Corinth, and Ephesus. - Discuss the significance of each location and what happened there. 4. **Group Activity (15 minutes)** - Divide the class into small groups. - Provide each group with drawing paper and colored pencils/crayons. - Ask them to draw a scene from one of Paul's missionary journeys. (Examples: Paul preaching, being shipwrecked, in prison, etc.) - Have each group present their drawing and briefly narrate the scene they chose. 5. **Application and Reflection (5 minutes)** - Discuss how Paul's perseverance and faith can inspire the students in their own lives. - Encourage students to think about how they can be missionaries in their own way, sharing kindness and the message of Jesus with others. 6. **Conclusion and Prayer (5 minutes)** - Summarize the key points covered during the lesson. - Answer any remaining questions the students may have. - Close with a prayer, asking for the courage and determination to follow Paul's example in spreading love and faith. --- #### Assessment: - Participation in discussions and group activities. - Accuracy of map activity. - Creativity in drawing and understanding of the chosen scene. - Ability to articulate lessons learned from Paul’s journeys. --- #### Homework: - Handout with a brief quiz on Paul’s journeys and key verses to memorize. - Write a short paragraph about how they can show commitment to their faith in everyday life. --- ### Note: Adjust the pacing and depth as needed based on your students' familiarity with the topic and engagement levels. Encourage open dialogue and make the lesson interactive to maintain interest.