Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Christian Religious Studies - The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

### 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.