## 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.