Lesson Plan for Primary 3 - Christian Religious Studies - The Promise Of The Comforter

## Lesson Plan: The Promise of the Comforter ### Grade Level: Primary 3 ### Subject: Christian Religious Studies ### Duration: 45 minutes ### Topic: The Promise of the Comforter ### Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand who the Comforter (Holy Spirit) is. 2. Explain the importance of the Comforter in a Christian's life. 3. Recall the Bible story of Jesus promising the Comforter to His disciples. ### Materials: - Illustrated Bible or Children’s Bible storybook - Whiteboard and markers - Chart paper and markers - Coloring sheets related to the Holy Spirit - Glue, scissors, and craft paper for activities - Audio-visual aid (optional, for storytelling or hymn) ### Lesson Outline: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Prayer:** - Begin with a short opening prayer asking for God’s guidance during the lesson. 2. **Introduction to the Topic:** - Ask the students if they have ever heard about the Comforter. Write their responses on the whiteboard. - Explain that another name for the Comforter is the Holy Spirit, who is a special helper promised by Jesus. #### Bible Story (15 minutes) 1. **Storytelling:** - Read the story of Jesus promising the Holy Spirit from a children’s Bible or narrate the story from John 14:15-31. - Emphasize on verses John 14:16-17, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth..." 2. **Discussion:** - Ask questions to ensure understanding: - Who promised to send the Comforter? - What will the Comforter do? - How do you think the disciples felt when they heard this promise? #### Activity (15 minutes) 1. **Craft:** - Provide coloring sheets depicting symbols of the Holy Spirit (dove, flame, wind). - Guide the students in coloring and assembling a simple Holy Spirit craft. - Alternatively, have students draw or create a representation of the Holy Spirit using craft materials. 2. **Interactive Activity:** - Split the students into small groups. - Give each group chart paper and markers. - Ask them to draw or write down ways the Holy Spirit can help us in our daily lives (e.g., teaching us, guiding us, comforting us). #### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Recap:** - Summarize the lesson's key points: Jesus promised a special helper called the Comforter, also known as the Holy Spirit, who would be with us forever. 2. **Closing Prayer:** - Lead the students in a closing prayer thanking God for the Holy Spirit and asking for His continued guidance and comfort. 3. **Homework:** - Assign a simple homework task such as drawing a picture of how they imagine the Holy Spirit or writing a short prayer asking the Holy Spirit for help in something specific. ### Assessment: - Observe student participation and engagement during the discussion and activities. - Review their craft and group work to assess their comprehension of the Holy Spirit's role. ### Reflection: - After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved in future lessons. - Note any particular areas where students showed great interest or had questions for follow-up in subsequent classes. This lesson plan aims to make the concept of the Comforter tangible and relatable for young students, leveraging storytelling, art, and interactive discussions to solidify their understanding.