Meaning, Benefits and Forms of Prayer : Meditation, Verbalization, Adoration, Groaning, etc Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Detailed Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies

Forms of Prayer

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 7 years
Topic: Forms of Prayer
Sub-topic: Verbalizing, Meditation, Adoration, Groaning
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Pupils will describe what prayer is.
2. Pupils will mention the different forms of prayer.
3. Pupils will state the benefits of prayer.

Key Words:
Prayer, Verbalizing, Meditation, Adoration, Groaning

Set Induction:
The teacher begins with a short prayer and asks the pupils to share different ways they have prayed.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have some knowledge of prayer from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Bible storybook
• Posters showing different forms of prayer
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher recalls the previous lesson on types of prayer and introduces the forms of prayer.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking

Learning Materials:

• Bible storybook
• Posters

Reference Books:

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

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Posters showing different forms of prayer

Content

Explanation of the Topic in List Format with Necessary Examples:

1. What is Prayer?
   • Prayer is communicating with God.
2. Forms of Prayer:
   • Verbalizing:
     • Speaking out our prayers.
     • Example: Saying prayers aloud in church.
   • Meditation:
     • Thinking quietly and focusing on God.
     • Example: Reflecting on a Bible verse in silence.
   • Adoration:
     • Praising and worshipping God for who He is.
     • Example: Singing hymns of praise.
   • Groaning:
     • Deep, emotional prayers without words.
     • Example: Praying with deep feelings when words are hard to find.
3. Benefits of Prayer:
   • Builds a relationship with God.
   • Provides comfort and peace.
   • Helps us seek guidance and strength.
   • Allows us to thank and praise God.
   • Helps us confess our sins and seek forgiveness.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Prayer is talking to ______.
   • a) friends
   • b) parents
   • c) God
   • d) teachers
2. Speaking out our prayers is called ______.
   • a) meditation
   • b) verbalizing
   • c) adoration
   • d) groaning
3. Thinking quietly and focusing on God is known as ______.
   • a) meditation
   • b) verbalizing
   • c) adoration
   • d) groaning
4. Praising and worshipping God for who He is called ______.
   • a) meditation
   • b) verbalizing
   • c) adoration
   • d) groaning
5. Deep, emotional prayers without words are known as ______.
   • a) meditation
   • b) verbalizing
   • c) adoration
   • d) groaning
6. Prayer helps build a relationship with ______.
   • a) friends
   • b) parents
   • c) teachers
   • d) God
7. Meditation involves ______ on God.
   • a) arguing
   • b) thinking quietly
   • c) ignoring
   • d) forgetting
8. Adoration is a form of ______.
   • a) praising
   • b) arguing
   • c) ignoring
   • d) forgetting
9. Prayer provides ______ and peace.
   • a) trouble
   • b) comfort
   • c) arguments
   • d) fear
10. Through prayer, we can ______ our sins and seek forgiveness.
    • a) hide
    • b) confess
    • c) ignore
    • d) forget

10 FAQs with Answers:

1. Q: What is prayer?
   • A: Prayer is talking to God.
2. Q: What is verbalizing in prayer?
   • A: Speaking out our prayers.
3. Q: What is meditation in prayer?
   • A: Thinking quietly and focusing on God.
4. Q: What is adoration in prayer?
   • A: Praising and worshipping God for who He is.
5. Q: What does groaning in prayer mean?
   • A: Deep, emotional prayers without words.
6. Q: What are the benefits of prayer?
   • A: Building a relationship with God, comfort, peace, guidance, strength, thanksgiving, and forgiveness.
7. Q: How does prayer build a relationship with God?
   • A: By communicating with Him regularly.
8. Q: Why is meditation important in prayer?
   • A: It helps us focus on God and reflect on His word.
9. Q: How does adoration help in prayer?
   • A: It allows us to praise and worship God for His greatness.
10. Q: When might we use groaning in prayer?
    • A: During deep emotional times when words are hard to find.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic about types of prayer, including petition, praise and worship, and supplication.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining different forms of prayer (verbalizing, meditation, adoration, groaning).

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts on how they communicate with God and guides them in understanding each form of prayer.

Teacher’s Activities:

• The teacher asks questions about how pupils talk to God.
• The teacher shares examples of verbalizing, meditation, adoration, and groaning in prayer.
• The teacher explains the benefits of prayer.

Learners’ Activities:

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

Assessment:

1. What is prayer?
2. What is verbalizing in prayer?
3. What is meditation in prayer?
4. What is adoration in prayer?
5. What does groaning in prayer mean?
6. List two benefits of prayer.
7. Give an example of verbalizing prayer.
8. Why is meditation important in prayer?
9. How does adoration help in prayer?
10. When might we use groaning in prayer?

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 forms of prayer and their benefits.

More Useful Links

• Value of Constancy, Right Attitude, Reasons to Pray Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
• Mid Term Test Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7
• Petition, Praise and Worship, Supplication Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8