God as Our Father 🙏📖 Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Subject: Christian Religious Studies

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 9

Topic: God is our Father: Things That God Does For Us As Children of God

Sub-topic: Understanding How God Takes Care of Us

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:
  1. Explain at least one thing God does for them as children of God.
  2. Show understanding of God’s love and care for them.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication, Comprehension, Critical Thinking.

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of happy families, Bible storybook, chalkboard, chalk, and stickers.

Content:

Lesson: God is our Father

By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

(i) 🙏 Explain what we must do as children of God.

• Example: We should be kind, help others, and pray.

(ii) 🌟 Identify things God does for us as children of God.

• Example: God gives us love, food, and makes us happy.

(iii) 📖 Discuss instances where the Bible refers to God as our father.

• Example: In the Bible, Jesus called God “our Father” when He prayed.

Remember, God loves us like a father, and we should love and obey Him too! 😇

God is our Father

(i) What we must do as children of God:

We must be kind to others, share with our friends, and say our prayers.

Example: If you help a friend who is sad, you’re being a good child of God.

(ii) Things God does for us as children of God:

God gives us love, takes care of us, and helps us when we need it.

Example: When you feel better after being sick, it’s because God takes care of you.

(iii) Instances where the Bible refers to God as our father:

In the Bible, Jesus called God “our Father” when He talked to Him.

Example: When you read the Bible, you might find verses where God is called our Father.

Remember, God is like a loving father to us, and we should love and trust Him! 🙏😇

“God is our Father” means that many people believe God is like a loving parent who takes care of us. We should be good and kind, and in return, God loves and helps us, just like a father does for their children. 🙏😇

As children of God, we should:

1. Be kind to others: Treat people with love and respect, just like God loves us.
2. Help those in need: Share with others and lend a hand when someone needs help.
3. Say our prayers: Talk to God, thank Him, and ask for guidance and blessings in our lives. 🙏😇

In the Bible, there are instances where God is referred to as our Father. One example is in the Lord’s Prayer, which Jesus taught his followers. It begins with “Our Father who art in heaven…” (Matthew 6:9). This shows that Jesus called God “our Father” when He prayed.

Another example is found in the book of Psalms, where it says, “As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him” (Psalm 103:13). This verse compares God’s love and care for us to that of a father for his children.

These instances in the Bible remind us that God is like a loving and caring Father to us, always ready to listen and help His children. 📖🙏😇

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
   • Greet the pupils and create a warm, friendly atmosphere.
   • Show pictures of happy families and ask, “What do parents do for their children?”
   • Explain that God is like a parent to us.
2. Presentation (15 minutes)
   • Read a simplified Bible story that demonstrates God’s care and love.
   • Discuss the story, emphasizing how God helps, protects, and loves us.
   • Ask questions to ensure pupils understand the concept.
3. Step 1: Things God Does for Us (5 minutes)
   • Discuss key points: God loves us, takes care of us, and forgives us.
   • Use stickers to represent these points on the chalkboard.
   • Encourage pupils to share personal experiences related to these points.
4. Step 2: Role Play (5 minutes)
   • Arrange pupils in pairs and let them act out situations where God’s love and care are shown.
   • For example, helping a friend, being kind to a sibling, or saying sorry when making a mistake.
   • This helps pupils understand and apply the lesson practically.
5. Step 3: Prayer (5 minutes)
   • Teach a simple prayer thanking God for His love and care.
   • Pupils repeat the prayer to ensure they understand and remember it.

“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.”

1. We should say our ________ to talk to God. a) Stories b) Prayers c) Songs d) Games
2. In the Bible, Jesus called God “our ________” when He prayed. a) Teacher b) Friend c) Father d) Neighbor
3. God provides us with ________ like food and a home. a) Toys b) Gifts c) Blessings d) Necessities
4. When we make mistakes, God ________ us. a) Punishes b) Ignores c) Forgets d) Forgives
5. The Lord’s Prayer starts with “Our ________ who art in heaven…” a) Brother b) Father c) Sister d) Friend
6. God guides us and shows us the right ________ in life. a) Answer b) Path c) Game d) Food
7. God is always ready to listen to us and ________ us. a) Punish b) Help c) Ignore d) Sleep
8. As children of God, we should be ________ to those in need. a) Selfish b) Angry c) Helpful d) Lazy
9. In the Bible, it says, “As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who ________ Him.” a) Love b) Fear c) Play with d) Laugh at
10. The Lord’s Prayer mentions “Thy ________ be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” a) Rules b) Games c) Will d) Wishes
11. God is like a loving and caring ________ to us. a) Stranger b) Neighbor c) Friend d) Father
12. When we say our prayers, we talk to ________. a) Ourselves b) The stars c) God d) Animals

Teacher’s Activities:

• Engage students in discussions and read the Bible story.
• Encourage active participation and understanding.
• Facilitate role-playing activities and the prayer session.

Learners Activities:

• Listen attentively and participate in class discussions.
• Act out role-play scenarios with their partners.
• Practice the prayer taught in the class.

Assessment:

• Observe pupils’ participation in discussions and role-play.
• Assess their understanding by asking questions during and after the lesson.

1. When we help a friend who is sad, we are being a __________ child of God. a) Bad b) Angry c) Good d) Funny
2. God loves us and takes care of us, just like a __________ does for their children. a) Neighbor b) Teacher c) Parent d) Stranger
3. We should be __________ and polite to our family and friends. a) Rude b) Kind c) Shy d) Bossy
4. We should be thankful and say “__________” for the good things in our lives. a) Sorry b) Please c) Thanks d) Help
5. As children of God, we should love and __________ Him. a) Ignore b) Dislike c) Trust d) Scold
6. We should be __________ to others and share what we have. a) Selfish b) Generous c) Funny d) Quiet
7. When we make mistakes, we should ask God for __________. a) Punishment b) Toys c) Forgiveness d) Hugs
8. In the Bible, Jesus taught us to love our __________ as ourselves. a) Enemies b) Pets c) Food d) Toys
9. Being a good child of God means being __________ to those who need help. a) Unkind b) Helpful c) Loud d) Boring
10. When we pray, we talk to __________. a) Ourselves b) The stars c) God d) Animals
11. As children of God, we should be __________ to others. a) Mean b) Kind c) Funny d) Tall
12. We must treat people with love and __________. a) Happiness b) Respect c) Food d) Toys
13. We should help those in __________. a) Trouble b) School c) Joy d) Sports
14. Being good children of God means we share with our __________. a) Toys b) Friends c) Siblings d) Pets
15. We should say our __________ to talk to God. a) Stories b) Prayers c) Songs d) Games

Conclusion:

• Summarize the lesson, emphasizing that God is like a loving parent who cares for us.
• Remind pupils to appreciate God’s love and to be kind and loving to others as well.

Evaluation:

1. God gives us love and __________.
a) Joy
b) Sadness
c) Anger
d) Candy

2. He takes care of us and provides us with __________.
a) Toys
b) Blessings
c) Homework
d) Movies

3. God helps us when we are in __________.
a) Trouble
b) School
c) Laughter
d) Dancing

4. When we make mistakes, God __________ us.
a) Ignores
b) Scolds
c) Forgives
d) Punishes

5. He guides us and shows us the right __________ in life.
a) Answer
b) Path
c) Game
d) Joke

6. God protects us and keeps us __________.
a) Sad
b) Alone
c) Safe
d) Angry

7. When we feel better after being sick, it’s because God takes __________ of us.
a) Care
b) Control
c) Food
d) Toys

8. God gives us good __________, like our family and friends.
a) Enemies
b) Challenges
c) Things
d) Blessings

9. He forgives us when we say we are __________.
a) Happy
b) Sorry
c) Proud
d) Tired

10. God is always ready to listen to us and __________ us.
a) Punish
b) Ignore
c) Help
d) Sleep

11. He gives us the gift of __________, which makes us feel good inside.
a) Love
b) Anger
c) Fear
d) Noise

12. God provides us with the __________ things we need in our life.
a) Extra
b) Unnecessary
c) Important
d) Useless

13. He is like a __________ and caring parent to us.
a) Mean
b) Loving
c) Scary
d) Unkind

14. When we have a problem, God helps us find a __________.
a) Question
b) Game
c) Solution
d) Joke

15. God gives us __________, takes care of us, and loves us just like a parent.
a) Money
b) Anger
c) Happiness
d) Love