### Lesson Plan: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
**Grade Level**: Primary 4
**Duration**: 60 minutes
#### **Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
2. Understand the purpose of each gift.
3. Recognize how these gifts can be used in their daily lives.
#### **Materials Needed:**
- Bible (specifically, the Book of Isaiah 11:1-3)
- Visual aids such as charts or posters with the seven gifts listed.
- Markers, colored pencils, or crayons.
- Handouts with a summary of the gifts.
- A small gift box with Bible verse slips inside (for a classroom activity).
#### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Welcome and Prayer:**
- Begin the class with a brief prayer, asking for wisdom and understanding as you discuss the topic of the Holy Spirit.
2. **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Explain that today’s lesson is about "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit." Ask if any student knows what a gift is and engage them in a brief discussion about gifts they have received. Transition to explaining that the Holy Spirit gives us special gifts too.
#### **Lesson Body (30 minutes):**
3. **Bible Reading:**
- Read Isaiah 11:1-3 together. Discuss briefly what these verses are talking about.
4. **Identification of the Gifts (10 minutes):**
- Use the visual aids to introduce and list the seven gifts: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.
- Give a brief description of each gift. For example:
- **Wisdom**: Helps us recognize the importance of others and the importance of keeping God first in our lives.
- **Understanding**: Allows us to comprehend how we need to live as followers of Jesus.
- **Counsel (Right Judgment)**: Helps us to recognize the difference between right and wrong and to choose right.
- **Fortitude (Courage)**: Gives us strength to conduct in difficult situations.
- **Knowledge**: Grants us awareness of God's plan.
- **Piety (Reverence)**: Inspires us to have respect and love for God.
- **Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe)**: Encourages us to be in awe of God and His works.
5. **Discussion and Reflection (15 minutes):**
- Divide the class into seven groups and assign each group a gift. Ask them to come up with a way this gift can be used in daily life.
- After a few minutes, let each group present their ideas to the class.
6. **Activity (5 minutes):**
- The "Gift Box Activity": Have a small box with slips of paper, each containing a Bible verse or a scenario relating to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Let each student draw a slip and read it aloud. Discuss how the specific gift mentioned can be applied to the scenario or verse.
#### **Conclusion (15 minutes):**
7. **Recap and Questions:**
- Summarize the lesson by briefly going over each of the seven gifts again.
- Allow time for students to ask any questions they might have about the topic.
8. **Prayer and Reflection:**
- Conclude with a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to help the students use these gifts in their daily lives.
9. **Handout Distribution:**
- Give students a handout summarizing the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit to take home and share with their families.
#### **Assessment:**
- Observe students’ participation and contributions during group activities.
- Evaluate their understanding through the discussions and the "Gift Box Activity".
- Use a quick oral quiz at the end to assess individual recall of the seven gifts and their meanings.
---
This lesson plan aims to provide Primary 4 students with a clear understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, encouraging them to recognize and apply these gifts in their daily interactions and activities.