Definition and Types of Prayer : Intercessory, Thanksgiving, Confession of sin, petition and Supplication Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Detailed Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies

Types of Prayer

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 7 years
Topic: Types of Prayer
Sub-topic: Intercessory, Thanksgiving, Confession of Sin, Petition, Supplication
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Pupils will define prayer.
2. Pupils will list types of prayer.
3. Pupils will enumerate some of the things to pray for.

Key Words:
Prayer, Intercessory, Thanksgiving, Confession, Petition, Supplication

Set Induction:
The teacher begins with a short prayer and asks the pupils to share what they pray for at home.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have a basic understanding of prayer and its importance from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Bible storybook
• List of different types of prayers
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher reminds pupils of the importance of prayer and introduces the different types of prayer.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Memorizing

Learning Materials:

• Bible storybook
• List of different types of prayers

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 2 Christian Religious Studies textbook

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• List of different types of prayers

Content

Explanation of the Topic in List Format with Necessary Examples:

1. Definition of Prayer:
   • Prayer is talking to God.
   • It is a way to communicate with God, express our thoughts, and ask for help.
2. Types of Prayer:
   • Intercessory Prayer:
     • Praying for others.
     • Example: Praying for a sick friend.
   • Thanksgiving Prayer:
     • Thanking God for His blessings.
     • Example: Thanking God for a good day.
   • Confession of Sin:
     • Admitting our wrongdoings and asking for forgiveness.
     • Example: Saying sorry for lying.
   • Petition:
     • Asking God for something we need.
     • Example: Praying for good health.
   • Supplication:
     • Asking God earnestly and humbly for help.
     • Example: Praying for peace.
3. Things to Pray For:
   • Health
   • Family and friends
   • Forgiveness
   • Guidance
   • Gratitude
   • Peace
   • Protection

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Prayer is talking to ______.
   • a) friends
   • b) parents
   • c) God
   • d) teachers
2. Intercessory prayer means praying for ______.
   • a) yourself
   • b) others
   • c) food
   • d) toys
3. Thanksgiving prayer is thanking God for His ______.
   • a) mistakes
   • b) blessings
   • c) troubles
   • d) challenges
4. Confession of sin means admitting our ______.
   • a) strengths
   • b) achievements
   • c) wrongdoings
   • d) skills
5. Petition means asking God for something we ______.
   • a) want
   • b) need
   • c) dislike
   • d) ignore
6. Supplication means asking God ______ for help.
   • a) humbly
   • b) angrily
   • c) loudly
   • d) silently
7. We can pray for good ______.
   • a) weather
   • b) food
   • c) health
   • d) games
8. We should pray for our family and ______.
   • a) enemies
   • b) friends
   • c) pets
   • d) neighbors
9. When we do something wrong, we pray for ______.
   • a) praise
   • b) money
   • c) forgiveness
   • d) food
10. We should pray for God’s ______ in our lives.
    • a) guidance
    • b) punishment
    • c) indifference
    • d) absence

10 FAQs with Answers:

1. Q: What is prayer?
   • A: Prayer is talking to God.
2. Q: What is intercessory prayer?
   • A: Praying for others.
3. Q: Why do we say thanksgiving prayers?
   • A: To thank God for His blessings.
4. Q: What is confession of sin in prayer?
   • A: Admitting our wrongdoings and asking for forgiveness.
5. Q: What does petition mean in prayer?
   • A: Asking God for something we need.
6. Q: What is supplication in prayer?
   • A: Asking God earnestly and humbly for help.
7. Q: What are some things we can pray for?
   • A: Health, family, forgiveness, guidance, gratitude, peace, protection.
8. Q: When should we pray for forgiveness?
   • A: When we have done something wrong.
9. Q: Why do we pray for guidance?
   • A: To seek God’s direction in our lives.
10. Q: How should we approach God in supplication?
    • A: Humbly and earnestly.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic about the right attitude to prayer and the reasons Jesus asked us to pray.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the definition of prayer, different types of prayer, and things we can pray for.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts on the types of prayer they know and guides them in understanding each type.

Teacher’s Activities:

• The teacher asks questions about the definition of prayer.
• The teacher shares examples of different types of prayers.
• The teacher explains what we can pray for.

Learners’ Activities:

• Pupils listen to the teacher’s explanations.
• Pupils answer questions about prayer.
• Pupils share their own experiences with different types of prayer.

Assessment:

1. What is prayer?
2. What is intercessory prayer?
3. Why do we say thanksgiving prayers?
4. What does confession of sin mean in prayer?
5. What does petition mean in prayer?
6. What is supplication?
7. What are some things we can pray for?
8. When should we pray for forgiveness?
9. Why do we pray for guidance?
10. How should we approach God in supplication?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback. The teacher summarizes the key points and emphasizes the importance of knowing different types of prayers and what to pray for.

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