The Holy Spirit Helps Us Christian Religious Studies Primary 5 Second Term

Christian Religious Studies Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Topic: The Holy Spirit Helps Us
Sub-topic: Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Christians in Daily Life
Duration: 40 minutes
Class: Primary 5
Age: 10-11 years
Term: Second Term
Week: 5

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Explain how the Holy Spirit helps Christians.
2. Identify specific areas of life where the Holy Spirit provides help.
3. Give examples of people in the Bible who were helped by the Holy Spirit.

Keywords:

• Help
• Guidance
• Comfort
• Strength
• Holy Spirit

Set Induction:

Start by asking students if they have ever needed help with something they couldn’t do on their own. Explain that just as we need help from others, the Holy Spirit helps Christians in different ways.

Entry Behavior:

Students should already understand the roles of the Holy Spirit, including inspiration and guidance.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Bible
• Flashcards (showing examples of the Holy Spirit helping Bible characters)
• Chalkboard/Whiteboard

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Refer to the previous lesson on the Holy Spirit inspiring Christians to explain that the Holy Spirit also helps in practical ways in daily life.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Listening and comprehension

Learning Materials:

• Bible Passages: Romans 8:26, John 14:26, Acts 1:8
• Flashcards: Illustrations of Bible characters helped by the Holy Spirit (e.g., Samson, the disciples).

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• “Christian Religious Studies for Primary Schools” by Adebayo & Adeyemo

Instructional Materials:

• Bible
• Flashcards
• Chalkboard/Whiteboard

Content:

1. How the Holy Spirit Helps Christians:
   • Guidance: The Holy Spirit guides Christians to make good decisions (John 16:13).
   • Prayer: He helps Christians pray, especially when they don’t know what to say (Romans 8:26).
   • Comfort: The Holy Spirit provides comfort during difficult times (John 14:26).
   • Strength: He gives believers the strength to resist temptation and do what is right.
   • Courage: The Holy Spirit empowers Christians to preach and share the gospel (Acts 1:8).
2. Examples of People Helped by the Holy Spirit in the Bible:
   • Samson: Received strength from the Holy Spirit to defeat his enemies (Judges 14:6).
   • The Disciples: Were empowered to preach boldly on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4).
   • Stephen: The Holy Spirit gave him courage and wisdom to defend his faith (Acts 6:10).
   • Paul: Guided by the Holy Spirit in his missionary journeys (Acts 13:2).
3. Importance of the Holy Spirit’s Help:
   • Helps Christians live godly lives.
   • Encourages believers during trials.
   • Provides wisdom and understanding.
   • Empowers Christians to fulfill their purpose.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options:

1. The Holy Spirit helps Christians to make __________ decisions.
   a) Wrong
   b) Good
   c) Harsh
   d) Quick
2. The Holy Spirit helps us __________ when we don’t know what to say.
   a) Sleep
   b) Pray
   c) Dance
   d) Sing
3. The Holy Spirit gives us __________ to face challenges.
   a) Courage
   b) Fear
   c) Confusion
   d) Weakness
4. The Holy Spirit provided __________ to Samson to defeat his enemies.
   a) Courage
   b) Wisdom
   c) Strength
   d) Food
5. The disciples were helped by the Holy Spirit to __________ boldly.
   a) Run
   b) Preach
   c) Sleep
   d) Hide
6. The Holy Spirit is our __________ during difficult times.
   a) Comforter
   b) Judge
   c) Opponent
   d) Teacher
7. Stephen was helped by the Holy Spirit to defend his __________.
   a) Family
   b) Faith
   c) Country
   d) Wealth
8. The Holy Spirit guided __________ in his missionary journeys.
   a) Peter
   b) Paul
   c) John
   d) James
9. The Holy Spirit helps us resist __________.
   a) Temptation
   b) Food
   c) Learning
   d) Wealth
10. The Holy Spirit empowers Christians to share the __________.
    a) Gospel
    b) News
    c) Rules
    d) Laws

FAQ with Answers for Class Activity Discussion:

1. Who is the Holy Spirit?
   • Answer: The third person in the Trinity who helps, guides, and comforts Christians.
2. How does the Holy Spirit help Christians pray?
   • Answer: The Holy Spirit helps Christians pray when they don’t know what to say.
3. Who received strength from the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
   • Answer: Samson.
4. What did the disciples do after being helped by the Holy Spirit?
   • Answer: They preached boldly and shared the gospel.
5. Who was guided by the Holy Spirit during missionary journeys?
   • Answer: Paul.
6. What does the Holy Spirit give us during hard times?
   • Answer: Comfort and strength.
7. How does the Holy Spirit guide Christians?
   • Answer: By helping them make good decisions.
8. Why is the Holy Spirit’s help important?
   • Answer: It helps Christians live godly lives and fulfill God’s purpose.
9. What does the Holy Spirit provide to resist temptation?
   • Answer: Strength.
10. Who gives Christians courage to share the gospel?
    • Answer: The Holy Spirit.

Presentation:

1. Step 1 (Revision of the Previous Topic):
   • The teacher reviews the roles of the Holy Spirit, focusing on inspiration.
2. Step 2 (Introduction of the New Topic):
   • The teacher explains how the Holy Spirit helps Christians in their daily lives.
3. Step 3 (Student Contributions and Corrections):
   • Students share their ideas on how the Holy Spirit helps them, and the teacher provides corrections and additional explanations.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the concept of the Holy Spirit’s help.
• Use Bible stories to illustrate the Holy Spirit helping people.
• Encourage students to share personal experiences.

Learner’s Activities:

• Listen and ask questions for clarification.
• Participate in class discussions.
• Answer fill-in-the-blank questions.

Assessment:

• Evaluate students’ participation in discussions.
• Check correct answers to the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Observe students’ ability to explain how the Holy Spirit helps Christians.

Evaluation Questions:

1. How does the Holy Spirit help Christians?
2. Mention one Bible character helped by the Holy Spirit.
3. What does the Holy Spirit help us do during prayer?
4. Why is the Holy Spirit called the Comforter?
5. Who was empowered by the Holy Spirit to preach on the Day of Pentecost?
6. Mention one way the Holy Spirit guides Christians.
7. How did the Holy Spirit help Samson?
8. What does the Holy Spirit help Christians resist?
9. Why is the Holy Spirit’s help important?
10. Who does the Holy Spirit empower to share the gospel?

Conclusion:

The teacher summarizes the lesson by emphasizing the ways the Holy Spirit helps Christians in daily life and encourages students to depend on the Holy Spirit for guidance, strength, and comfort.