Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 2 - Friendship

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TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 4
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Friendship
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:

  1. Define the meaning of friendship.
  2. Identify the types of friendship: faithful and unconditional vs. unfaithful and conditional.
  3. Describe the friendships between Jesus, Martha, and Mary; Jesus and Lazarus; David, Saul, and Jonathan.
  4. List the characteristics of good and bad friends.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, discussion, Bible reading, group work, role-playing, class participation.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Bible (Luke 10:38–42, John 11:1–44, I Samuel 18:19), Christian Religious Knowledge textbook for Senior Secondary School 2.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 and 2:
PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

Review: The teacher asks students to reflect on the concept of friendship from their lives and previous lessons.

Learners share personal reflections or examples.

STEP 2

Introduction: The teacher introduces the topic by asking students what they understand by "friendship" and how they define a good or bad friend.

Learners share their understanding of friendship.

STEP 3

Explanation:

a. The teacher explains the meaning of friendship: a close relationship between two people based on trust, loyalty, and mutual respect.

    

b. The teacher introduces the different types of friendships:

    
  • Faithful and Unconditional Friendship: A relationship based on loyalty, like the one between Jesus and His disciples.
  • Unfaithful and Conditional Friendship: A relationship that is based on what one can get from the other, like the friendship between David, Saul, and Jonathan.
  • c. The teacher shares the Bible stories:
  • Jesus, Martha, and Mary (Luke 10:38–42): Explains the friendship between Jesus and Martha and Mary.
  • Jesus and Lazarus (John 11:1–44): Describes Jesus’ deep friendship with Lazarus and how it demonstrates loyalty and love.
  • David, Saul, and Jonathan (I Samuel 18:19): Discusses the complex relationship of friendship and betrayal between David, Saul, and Jonathan.
    d. Characteristics of good and bad friends:
  • Good friends: Loyal, trustworthy, honest, supportive.

Bad friends: Dishonest, untrustworthy, manipulative, selfish

Learners listen, read the Bible passages, and engage in discussions

STEP 4 

NOTE TAKING: The teacher writes key points on the board for students to copy.

Learners copy the notes into their notebooks.

 

NOTE
FRIENDSHIP

  • Meaning of Friendship: A relationship based on mutual trust, affection, respect, and loyalty.
  • Types of Friendship:
    • Faithful and Unconditional: Examples include the friendship between Jesus, Martha, and Mary.
    • Unfaithful and Conditional: Examples include the relationship between David, Saul, and Jonathan.
  • Friendship Between Jesus and Lazarus: Jesus shows His deep love and loyalty to Lazarus, even raising him from the dead (John 11:1–44).
  • Characteristics of Good and Bad Friends:
    • Good friends: Trustworthy, honest, caring, supportive.
    • Bad friends: Selfish, manipulative, unreliable.

EVALUATION:

  1. What is the meaning of friendship?
  2. Compare the friendship between Jesus and Lazarus with that of David, Saul, and Jonathan.
  3. List at least three characteristics of good friends.
  4. Describe the types of friendships discussed in the lesson.

CLASSWORK: Write a paragraph explaining which type of friend you would prefer to be and why.

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks the learners’ books, gives positive feedback, and encourages students to choose their friends wisely, based on the values of loyalty, trust, and mutual respect.