Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 2 - Parental responsibility (Part I)

Parental responsibility (Part I)

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 10

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Parental Responsibility (Part 1)

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

  1. Explain the misbehaviour of Eli’s sons.
  2. Identify Samuel’s sons' irresponsible actions.
  3. Describe God’s pronouncement of judgement on Eli’s household.
  4. Outline how God’s judgement was fulfilled.
  5. Reflect on the impact of poor parenting on society.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Storytelling, guided discussion, explanation, Bible reading, Q&A, reflective questions
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Bible (1 Sam. 2:12–25; 1 Sam. 8:1–9; 1 Sam. 2:27–36; 1 Sam. 3:1–18; 1 Sam. 4:10–22), character chart of Eli’s family, CRK textbook

 

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITY

STEP 1: Review

Recaps previous topic on God’s provisions using oral questions.

Respond, reflect on key ideas and give feedback.

STEP 2: Introduction

Shares a brief modern story of a parent ignoring a child’s wrongdoing, then asks, “What can go wrong when parents neglect discipline?”

Discuss personal ideas and relate to real-life experiences.

STEP 3: Explanation

Explains:

a. Eli’s sons’ immoral actions (1 Sam. 2:12–25)

  

 

b. Samuel’s sons' corruption (1 Sam. 8:1–9)

  

 

c. God’s warning and judgement (1 Sam. 2:27–36; 3:1–18)

  

 

d. Fulfilment of judgement (1 Sam. 4:10–22)

  

 

Read Bible verses aloud, engage in critical discussion, draw moral lessons.

  

STEP 4: Note Taking

Highlights key points on the board for students to copy.

Take notes and ask for clarification where necessary.

 

NOTE:
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (PART 1)

  • Eli’s sons (1 Sam. 2:12–25): Disrespected temple duties, committed immoral acts.
  • Samuel’s sons (1 Sam. 8:1–9): Took bribes, perverted justice.
  • God’s judgement (1 Sam. 2:27–36): Declared punishment on Eli's family.
  • Fulfilment (1 Sam. 4:10–22): Ark captured, sons died, Eli fell and died.

 

EVALUATION:

  1. What did Eli’s sons do wrong?
  2. Why were Samuel’s sons considered irresponsible?
  3. What judgement did God pronounce on Eli?
  4. How was the judgement fulfilled?
  5. What can happen in society when parents fail to discipline children?

CLASSWORK: Same as evaluation questions (to be answered in full sentences)
CONCLUSION: The teacher marks classwork, discusses student responses, and concludes with a prayer for wisdom and responsible parenting in future homes.