Meaning of Conversion, Paul’s Mission, Damascus Road Experience Christian Religious Studies Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Christian Religious Studies Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 11 years
Topic: Paul’s Conversion
Sub-topic: Meaning of Conversion, Paul’s Mission, Damascus Road Experience
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of conversion.
2. Discuss the reasons for Paul’s proposed mission.
3. Describe what happened to Paul on the way to Damascus.

Keywords: Conversion, Damascus Road, Mission, Paul, Transformation

Set Induction:
Begin with a story about a person who changed their life drastically. Ask pupils if they know of any major life changes that people go through.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should be familiar with the concept of transformation and have basic knowledge of Paul’s early life.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Bible
• Worksheets on Paul’s conversion
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review Paul’s early life and his role in persecuting Christians.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Comprehension of biblical texts
• Critical thinking
• Narrative skills

Learning Materials:

• Bible passages on Paul’s conversion
• Worksheets with questions

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible

Instructional Materials:

• Story of Paul’s conversion
• Worksheet with questions

Content:

1. Meaning of Conversion:
   • Conversion refers to a complete change in a person’s beliefs and way of life, often from non-belief to faith.
2. Paul’s Proposed Mission:
   • Paul’s mission was to spread Christianity to the Gentiles (non-Jews) and establish new Christian communities.
3. Damascus Road Experience:
   • On the way to Damascus, Paul had a vision of Jesus.
   • He was blinded by the light and heard Jesus asking, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”
   • He was led into Damascus, where he was healed by Ananias and baptized.

Evaluation:

1. What does conversion mean?
   a) Change of address
   b) Change in belief and lifestyle
   c) Change of job
   d) Change in appearance
2. Why did Paul propose a mission?
   a) To travel the world
   b) To spread Christianity to non-Jews
   c) To gain wealth
   d) To study new languages
3. What happened to Paul on the way to Damascus?
   a) He fell off his horse
   b) He saw a vision of Jesus
   c) He met Peter
   d) He was arrested
4. How did Paul’s vision affect him?
   a) He became richer
   b) He was blinded
   c) He became a teacher
   d) He got lost
5. Who healed Paul after his vision?
   a) Peter
   b) James
   c) Ananias
   d) John
6. What did Jesus ask Paul in the vision?
   a) “Why are you here?”
   b) “Why do you persecute me?”
   c) “Where are you going?”
   d) “What do you want?”
7. What was Paul’s mission after his conversion?
   a) To return to Tarsus
   b) To establish Christian communities
   c) To build houses
   d) To write books
8. What was Paul’s condition immediately after the vision?
   a) He was healed
   b) He was blind
   c) He was happy
   d) He was confused
9. What did Paul do after he was baptized?
   a) He went home
   b) He started preaching
   c) He traveled to Rome
   d) He wrote letters
10. Why is Paul’s conversion significant in Christian history?
    a) It marks the start of his journey as a Christian leader
    b) It shows his wealth
    c) It ends his education
    d) It shows his family background
11. Where was Paul traveling to when he had his vision?
    a) Jerusalem
    b) Rome
    c) Damascus
    d) Alexandria
12. What did Paul initially intend to do in Damascus?
    a) To find new followers
    b) To arrest Christians
    c) To start a business
    d) To visit friends
13. What change did Paul’s conversion bring in his life?
    a) He became a soldier
    b) He began to spread Christianity
    c) He left his family
    d) He moved to a new city
14. How did Paul’s conversion impact his relationship with Christians?
    a) It made him an enemy
    b) It made him a friend
    c) It had no impact
    d) It made him a teacher
15. What was one result of Paul’s vision and conversion?
    a) He wrote many letters
    b) He stopped traveling
    c) He became a Roman citizen
    d) He started a new business

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What does conversion mean?
   • Conversion is a change in a person’s beliefs and way of life.
2. Why did Paul propose a mission?
   • Paul proposed a mission to spread Christianity to the Gentiles.
3. What happened to Paul on the way to Damascus?
   • Paul saw a vision of Jesus, was blinded, and later healed by Ananias.
4. How did Paul’s vision affect him?
   • Paul was blinded by the light from the vision.
5. Who healed Paul after his vision?
   • Ananias healed Paul.
6. What did Jesus ask Paul in the vision?
   • Jesus asked, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”
7. What was Paul’s mission after his conversion?
   • Paul’s mission was to establish Christian communities and spread Christianity.
8. What was Paul’s condition immediately after the vision?
   • Paul was blind immediately after the vision.
9. What did Paul do after he was baptized?
   • Paul began preaching about Jesus.
10. Why is Paul’s conversion significant in Christian history?
    • It marks the beginning of Paul’s role as a Christian leader.
11. Where was Paul traveling to when he had his vision?
    • Paul was traveling to Damascus.
12. What did Paul initially intend to do in Damascus?
    • Paul intended to arrest Christians in Damascus.
13. What change did Paul’s conversion bring in his life?
    • Paul began to spread Christianity.
14. How did Paul’s conversion impact his relationship with Christians?
    • It made him a friend and leader of Christians.
15. What was one result of Paul’s vision and conversion?
    • Paul wrote many letters that are part of the New Testament.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on Paul’s early life and background.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic on Paul’s conversion, explaining its significance and details.
3. Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to discuss their thoughts on conversion and Paul’s experience, correcting any misunderstandings.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce the lesson and objectives.
• Explain the concept of conversion and Paul’s Damascus road experience.
• Facilitate discussions and answer questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the explanation.
• Read Bible passages related to Paul’s conversion.
• Participate in class discussions and complete worksheets.

Assessment:
Evaluate pupils’ understanding through their participation in discussions and answers to evaluation questions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does conversion mean?
2. Why did Paul propose a mission?
3. What happened to Paul on the way to Damascus?
4. How did Paul’s vision affect him?
5. Who healed Paul after his vision?
6. What did Jesus ask Paul in the vision?
7. What was Paul’s mission after his conversion?
8. What was Paul’s condition immediately after the vision?
9. What did Paul do after he was baptized?
10. Why is Paul’s conversion significant in Christian history?

Conclusion:
The teacher reviews the key points, marks pupils’ work, and provides feedback.