Christian Religious Studies - Junior Secondary 1 - Marriage: The Christian Marriage

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 1

AGE: 12 years

DURATION: 40 minutes

DATE:

SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge

TOPIC: Marriage: The Christian marriage

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1.) Define marriage

2.) State the functions of the Christian marriage

3.) Outline the moral lessons from God’s design of the Christian marriage

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Christian Religious Knowledge textbooks for Junior Secondary School 1

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

NOTE

MARRIAGE: THE CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE

Marriage is a legally, culturally, and often religiously recognized union between two individuals who commit to a lifelong partnership. In Christian belief, marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, ordained by God, where both individuals come together to live in love, faithfulness, and mutual support. It is seen as a reflection of God’s relationship with humanity, designed for companionship, love, and spiritual unity.

Functions of Christian Marriage
Christian marriage serves several key functions, including:

• Companionship: Marriage provides a partnership where both individuals support and uplift each other emotionally and spiritually, reflecting the companionship God intended.
• Procreation and Raising Children: Through marriage, couples can have children, raising them with love and instilling moral and spiritual values.
• Mutual Support: Marriage creates a partnership where both individuals provide for each other’s needs, help each other grow, and share life’s responsibilities.
• Demonstrating Christ’s Love: Christian marriage reflects Christ’s sacrificial love for the church, emphasizing kindness, humility, and selflessness in the relationship.
• Spiritual Growth: Marriage encourages both individuals to grow closer to God and each other, helping to strengthen their faith and resilience.

Moral Lessons from God’s Design of Christian Marriage

• Commitment and Faithfulness: Christian marriage emphasizes lifelong commitment, loyalty, and faithfulness, teaching the value of enduring love and devotion.
• Sacrifice and Selflessness: It encourages each spouse to put the other’s needs before their own, fostering a spirit of sacrifice and generosity.
• Forgiveness and Patience: Marriage requires patience and the willingness to forgive, helping couples to practice these virtues in their relationship.
• Respect and Equality: In Christian marriage, both partners are seen as equal in the eyes of God, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and honoring each other.
• Love as the Foundation: God’s design for marriage centers on love, which serves as the foundation for resolving conflicts, building trust, and growing together.

EVALUATION:   

1. Define marriage from a Christian perspective and explain why it is considered a sacred covenant.
2. List and describe two main functions of Christian marriage and how they reflect God’s purpose for the union.
3. Explain how the value of commitment is reflected in Christian marriage and why it is important for the relationship.
4. Discuss two moral lessons from God’s design for marriage and how they impact relationships between spouses.
5. Describe how Christian marriage demonstrates Christ’s love and how this love is meant to be shown between partners.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively