Lesson Plan for Primary 5 - Christian Religious Studies - The Holy Spirit Comforts Us

### Lesson Plan: The Holy Spirit Comforts Us #### Grade Level: Primary 5 #### Subject: Christian Religious Studies #### Duration: 60 minutes --- ### Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand who the Holy Spirit is and the roles He plays in the lives of Christians. 2. Describe how the Holy Spirit provides comfort. 3. Identify instances in the Bible where the Holy Spirit brought comfort to God’s people. 4. Reflect on times in their own lives when they felt comforted by the Holy Spirit. ### Materials Needed: - Bible - Whiteboard and markers - Pictures or illustrations depicting the Holy Spirit (Dove, fire, etc.) - Storybook or video about the Holy Spirit - Activity sheets and crayons - Craft materials (paper, glue, scissors) ### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Prayer**: Begin with a greeting and a short opening prayer. 2. **Recap**: Briefly recap previous lessons to set context. 3. **Hook**: Show pictures or illustrations of the Holy Spirit (e.g., a dove) and ask students what they know about the Holy Spirit. ### Direct Instruction (15 minutes): 1. **Bible Reading**: Read from John 14:16-17, 26 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. 2. **Explanation**: Explain briefly who the Holy Spirit is: - Introduce the Holy Spirit as part of the Trinity (God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). - Explain the roles of the Holy Spirit, including comforting, guiding, and teaching. ### Activity 1: Bible Story (10 minutes): 1. **Storytelling**: Read or show a short story/video about the early church and how the Holy Spirit comforted the disciples after Jesus' ascension (e.g., Acts 2:1-4). 2. **Discussion**: Discuss the story and ask students how they think the disciples felt before and after receiving the Holy Spirit. ### Activity 2: Reflection and Sharing (10 minutes): 1. **Personal Reflection**: Ask students to reflect silently on a time they felt sad or scared and then felt comforted. 2. **Sharing**: Invite some students to share their experiences with the class, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit can comfort us during difficult times. ### Activity 3: Craft (10 minutes): 1. **Activity**: Guide the students to make a Holy Spirit comfort dove craft using paper, glue, and scissors. 2. **Instructions**: Draw a simple dove shape, cut it out, and write a comforting Bible verse or phrase on it (e.g., “The Holy Spirit comforts me”). 3. **Display**: Allow students to decorate their doves and then display the crafts around the classroom or a designated 'Comfort Board'. ### Conclusion and Review (5 minutes): 1. **Recap**: Quickly review the key points from the lesson. 2. **Interactive Q&A**: Ask the pupils questions to check their understanding (e.g., "Who is the Holy Spirit?", "How does the Holy Spirit comfort us?"). 3. **Memory Verse**: Encourage students to memorize one of the scripture passages discussed. ### Closing Prayer (5 minutes): 1. **Prayer**: Lead the students in a closing prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to be with them and comfort them. ### Evaluation: - Assess students through their participation in discussions and activities. - Review the crafts to ensure they reflect understanding of the Holy Spirit's comforting role. - Use short oral quizzes to gauge retention of key concepts. **Note**: Adapt activities as needed for different learning styles and ensure an inclusive environment where all students feel comfortable sharing.