Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

Subject: C.R.K

Topic: Paul’s conversation

Duration: 40 mins

Reference: Comprehensive Christian religious knowledge for primary schools book 6

Previous knowledge: Pupils are familiar with Paul’s early life.

Objective: At the end of the lesson pupils should be able to;

1. Give reasons for Paul’s mission to Damascus
2. Describe what happened to Paul on the way to Damascus
3. Explain the baptism and mission of Paul

Content

Paul took a letter from the High Priest

After the killing of Stephen, Paul did many bad things to the Christians in Jerusalem. He told the high priest to write letters to the Jews in Damascus. The letters gave him power to arrest the followers of Jesus.

Paul on Damascus Road

After Paul received the letters from the high priest, he began his journey to Damascus. When he got near the city, he saw a light shining around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice which said “Saul, Saul, why do you do this bad things to me. “The voice said that he is Jesus whom Paul had been trying to hurt. He told Paul to enter the city so that he could be directed on what to do. Paul could not see anything with his eyes when he rose up. He was led by the hand to Damascus.

Paul’s Conversation and Baptism

The lord spoke to one of the followers of Jesus in Damascus through a vision. His name was Ananias. God told him to go to the house of Judas in a street called straight. At the same time, Paul also saw in a vision that Ananias came to lay his hands on him so that he could see again. Ananias went to Paul and prayed for him. After the prayed, Paul began to see again and was baptised.

What is Conversion

Conversion is a change of religion or way of life. A person that is used to be involved in different attrocities can change and begin to go to church. This means accepting Jesus Christ as our lord and saviour.

Presentation

Step I: Teacher revises previous lesson with pupils

Step II: Teacher introduces and explains new topic to pupils

Step III: Pupils are allowed to ask questions

Step IV: Teacher writes note on the board for pupils.

Evaluation

1. Who gave letters to Paul to arrest the Christians at Damascus?
2. The man that prayed for Paul so that he could see again was___________________.
3. The voice that Paul heard on the way to Damascus was _____________________ voice?

Conclusion: Teacher moves round for inspection, marking and correction and correction of notes where necessary.