Definition and Types of Prayer : Intercessory, Thanksgiving, Confession of sin, petition and Supplication Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Class: Primary 2
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Topic: Definition and Types of Prayer
Sub-topic: Intercessory, Thanksgiving, Confession, Petition, Supplication
Duration: 40 minutes
Teaching Methods: Storytelling, Discussion, Visual Aids
Entry Behaviour: Students should have a basic understanding of prayer and its importance.
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Define prayer in simple terms.
- Identify and explain different types of prayer.
- Express the importance of prayer in their own words.
Previous Lesson: In our last class, we learned about the creation story and how God made the world.
Embedded Core Skills: Listening, Speaking, Observation
Learning Materials:
- Pictures of children praying
- Visual aids for different types of prayer
- A short prayer storybook
- A whiteboard and markers
Content:
- Intercessory Prayer: This is when we pray for other people, asking God to help them or keep them safe. It’s like being a messenger for others to God.
- Thanksgiving Prayer: In this type of prayer, we thank God for the good things in our lives, like our family, friends, food, and health. It’s a way of showing gratitude.
- Confession Prayer: Confession is when we admit our mistakes and say sorry to God. It’s a way to ask for forgiveness and make things right.
- Petition Prayer: Petition is when we ask God for things we need, like help with our studies, good health, or guidance in making decisions.
- Supplication Prayer: Supplication is a humble request to God, where we seek His help and guidance in various aspects of our lives, not just for our needs but also for His wisdom and direction.
These types of prayers help us connect with God in different ways and express our thoughts, feelings, and needs in our relationship with Him. 🙏🏼📖
- Introduction to Prayer (5 minutes)
- Discuss the idea of talking to God.
- Show pictures of children praying.
- Definition of Prayer (5 minutes)
- Explain that prayer is like talking to God, just like talking to a friend or family member.
- Types of Prayer (15 minutes)
- Introduce different types of prayer:
- Intercessory (praying for others)
- Thanksgiving (thanking God for blessings)
- Confession (admitting mistakes)
- Petition (asking for needs)
- Supplication (humble requests)
- Use visual aids to illustrate each type.
- Introduce different types of prayer:
- Things that we can pray for
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- Health: Pray for good health for yourself, your family, and friends.
- Peace: Ask for peace in your community and the world.
- Guidance: Seek God’s guidance in making decisions.
- Safety: Pray for the safety of loved ones, especially when they are traveling.
- Wisdom: Ask for wisdom to make good choices in life.
- Forgiveness: Pray for forgiveness when you make mistakes.
- Gratitude: Give thanks for the blessings in your life.
- Strength: Seek strength to overcome challenges.
- Happiness: Pray for happiness and joy in your life and the lives of others.
- Love: Ask for God’s love to fill your heart and the hearts of those around you.
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- Prayer Storytime (5 minutes)
- Read a short prayer storybook.
- Discuss how the characters prayed in different situations.
Presentation:
Step 1: Start by asking students if they know what prayer is.
Step 2: Explain prayer in simple terms, comparing it to talking to God.
Step 3: Present the different types of prayer using visual aids and simple examples.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Use simple language and visuals to explain concepts.
- Encourage students to share their thoughts and questions.
Learners Activities:
- Observe pictures and visual aids.
- Participate in discussions and ask questions.
Assessment: (5 minutes)
- Show visual aids of different types of prayer and ask students to identify and name them.
Evaluation: (5 minutes)
Objectives :
- Confession is when we admit our __________ to God. a) blessings b) mistakes c) needs d) requests
- When we pray for others, it’s called __________ prayer. a) thankful b) mistake c) intercessory d) humble
- Thanksgiving prayer is when we thank God for our __________. a) friends b) needs c) blessings d) mistakes
- Petition prayer is when we ask God for __________. a) mistakes b) blessings c) needs d) requests
- Supplication is a type of prayer where we make __________ to God. a) friends b) mistakes c) requests d) plans
- Confession prayer is when we admit our __________ to God. a) blessings b) mistakes c) friends d) requests
- Thanksgiving prayer is about being __________ for what we have. a) thankful b) mistaken c) friends d) requests
- Intercessory prayer is when we pray for __________. a) mistakes b) friends c) needs d) others
- Petition prayer is when we ask God for things we __________. a) need b) thank c) admit d) make
- Supplication prayer is a way to make __________ to God. a) friends b) mistakes c) requests d) blessings
- In intercessory prayer, we pray for __________. a) mistakes b) needs c) thanksgiving d) confession
- When we admit our wrongs to God, it’s called __________ prayer. a) mistakes b) blessings c) confession d) intercessory
- Thanksgiving prayer is all about being __________ to God. a) thankful b) mistaken c) friends d) requests
- Petition prayer is when we ask God for __________. a) mistakes b) friends c) needs d) plans
- Supplication is a type of prayer where we make __________ to God. a) friends b) mistakes c) requests d) plans
Theory Questions:
- What is the meaning of confession prayer?
- Explain intercessory prayer in simple words.
- How do we practice thanksgiving prayer?
- What can we ask for in petition prayer?
- Describe supplication prayer and its purpose.
- Have students draw a picture of a type of prayer they like and explain why they chose it.
Conclusion:
- Summarize key points: Prayer is talking to God, and there are different ways to pray.
- Encourage students to pray and talk to God in their own words, using the types of prayer they’ve learned.
