Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note – Primary 1 Third Term Week 1

Topic: Who is a Christian?
Class: Primary 1
Term: Third Term
Week: 1
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Duration: 40 minutes
Theme: God and His People
Keywords: Christian, Christ-like, Bible, Jesus, Prayer
Instructional Materials: Bible, Picture of Jesus, Songbook

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain who a Christian is.

2. Say how the name “Christian” came about.

3. Identify the holy book used by Christians.

4. Mention ways a Christian grows in Christ.

Lesson Introduction (Set Induction)

Sing: “Read Your Bible, Pray Every Day”
Ask: “Do you know who a Christian is? Do you go to church?”
Introduce the lesson by linking their answers to today’s topic.

Content Development

1. Origin of the Word “Christian”

• The name Christian was first used in a city called Antioch.

• The people there saw the disciples behaving like Jesus Christ, so they called them Christians, meaning Christ-like.

2. Who is a Christian?

• A Christian is someone who:

  • Believes that Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world.

  • Allows Jesus to live in his or her heart.

  • Follows the teachings of Jesus.

3. The Holy Book of Christians

• Christians read the Holy Bible.

• The Bible contains the word of God and His instructions for how we should live.

• Christians read it every day and obey its teachings.

4. How to Grow as a Christian

• To grow as a Christian, we must:

  • Read the Bible daily.

  • Pray every day.

  • Attend church and Sunday school.

  • Show love and kindness like Jesus.

Teacher–Pupil Activities

• Teacher shows a Bible and pictures of Jesus.

• Pupils identify the Bible and say what they use it for.

• Teacher leads a discussion on what it means to follow Jesus.

• Pupils sing and recite Bible verses.

Assessment / Evaluation Questions

1. Who is a Christian?

2. Where was the name “Christian” first used?

3. What book do Christians use?

4. Mention two ways Christians grow in Christ.

Conclusion / Summary

• A Christian is someone who believes in Jesus and follows His way.

• The Bible is God’s word to Christians.

• We grow in Christ by praying and reading the Bible daily.

Assignment / Homework

Draw a Bible and write: “God’s Word” on it.
Ask mummy or daddy to read you a Bible story tonight.

FAQs for SEO and Revision

Q1: What is the meaning of the word “Christian”?
A: Christian means Christ-like—someone who behaves like Jesus Christ.

Q2: Where was the word “Christian” first used?
A: In Antioch.

Q3: What do Christians believe?
A: Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Saviour and Lord.

Q4: What do Christians read daily?
A: The Holy Bible.

Q5: How can a child grow as a Christian?
A: By reading the Bible and praying every day.