### Lesson Plan: Understanding Spiritual Gifts
#### Class: Senior Secondary 1
#### Subject: Christian Religious Studies
#### Duration: 45 minutes
#### Topic: Spiritual Gifts
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**Objective:**
1. Students will be able to define spiritual gifts.
2. Students will identify different types of spiritual gifts.
3. Students will understand the purpose and importance of spiritual gifts in the Christian community.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Bibles (preferably New International Version or any other easily comprehensible version)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with key Bible passages (1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13)
- Notebooks and pens
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**Lesson Outline:**
**1. Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Begin with a prayer.
- Briefly discuss what the students think spiritual gifts are. Write some of their ideas on the board.
- Introduce the day's topic: "Spiritual Gifts."
**2. Bible Reading and Discussion (10 minutes)**
- Divide the class into three groups.
- Assign each group one of the following passages to read and discuss:
- 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
- Romans 12:6-8
- Ephesians 4:11-13
- Ask each group to summarize their passage and identify the spiritual gifts mentioned.
- Have a spokesperson from each group share their findings with the class.
**3. Teaching/Demonstration (15 minutes)**
- Provide a definition of spiritual gifts: "Special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the purpose of building up the church and serving God."
- Write the definition on the board.
- Explain the different types of spiritual gifts identified in the Bible passages discussed, such as:
- Speaking in tongues
- Prophecy
- Healing
- Teaching
- Serving
- Wisdom
- Faith
**4. Group Activity (10 minutes)**
- Form new groups and give each group a scenario or task where they should apply specific spiritual gifts to help the church community. Examples could include organizing a community service, comforting someone in grief, or teaching a new believers' class.
- Each group presents their scenario and how they would use their assigned gifts to the rest of the class.
**5. Reflection and Application (5 minutes)**
- Discuss how spiritual gifts can be identified and cultivated in everyday life.
- Encourage students to consider their gifts and how they can use them to serve God and others.
- Provide a short reflective writing exercise where students jot down what they believe their spiritual gifts might be and how they plan to use them.
**6. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points discussed.
- Answer any remaining questions.
- Close with a prayer, asking God to help the students discover and use their spiritual gifts.
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**Assessment:**
- Participation in group discussions and activities.
- Reflective writing exercise to gauge understanding of spiritual gifts and personal application.
- Informal questioning throughout the lesson to check for comprehension.
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**Homework:**
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and write a short paragraph on how the Body of Christ analogy helps explain the concept of spiritual gifts.
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**Reflection After Class:**
- Note what went well and what could be improved for future lessons.
- Observe which students may need further support or clarification on the topic.
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By the end of this lesson, students should have a better understanding of what spiritual gifts are, recognize the diversity of these gifts, and see their importance in the Christian faith community.