The Presentation In The Temple Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan Presentation

• Subject: Christian Religious Studies
• Class: Primary 2
• Term: Second Term
• Week: 5
• Topic: The Presentation in the Temple
• Sub-topic: Names of People, Simon’s Words
• Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour:

• Quick review: Ask students to recall a story from the Bible that involves a baby.

Key Words:

• Presentation, Temple, Baby Jesus, Simon, Anna, Blessing.

Behavioural Objectives:

• By the end of the lesson, students should be able to explain the presentation of Jesus in the temple.
• Students should list the names of people at the temple during Jesus’ presentation.
• Students should say what Simon said at the presentation.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Verbal communication (storytelling)
• Memory recall (remembering names and details)

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of the temple and baby Jesus.
• Simple illustrations of Simon and Anna.

Content:

The Presentation in the Temple:

1. What Happened:
   • Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to the temple to present Him to God.
2. People at the Temple:
   • Anna, a good woman who loved God, and Simon, a kind man who waited for the special baby.
3. What Simon Said:
   • Simon said, “This baby is God’s promised one, a light for everyone.”
4. Why It’s Special:
   • The presentation showed that Jesus was a special baby chosen by God.
5. Names of People:
   • Mary, Joseph, Anna, and Simon were all there when baby Jesus was presented.
6. Simon’s Words:
   • Simon’s words meant that Jesus was important and would bring light to everyone.
7. Temple Visit:
   • Mary and Joseph followed a tradition of presenting the baby in the temple.
8. Anna’s Joy:
   • Anna was happy and thanked God when she saw baby Jesus.
9. Simon’s Blessing:
   • Simon blessed the baby and his family, saying good things about their future.
10. Special Moment:
    • The presentation in the temple was a special moment for Jesus and His family.

Bible Passage:

• Luke 2:22-38 tells us about the presentation of Jesus in the temple

Evaluation:

1. Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to the temple for __________. a) Prayer
   b) Celebration
   c) Presentation
   d) Playtime
2. The presentation in the temple showed that Jesus was a __________ baby chosen by God. a) Ordinary
   b) Special
   c) Funny
   d) Simple
3. Simon and __________ were at the temple when Jesus was presented. a) Joseph
   b) Anna
   c) David
   d) Ruth
4. Anna was a good woman who __________ God. a) Ignored
   b) Loved
   c) Disliked
   d) Forgot
5. Simon said Jesus was God’s promised one, a __________ for everyone. a) Friend
   b) Light
   c) Gift
   d) Song
6. The presentation in the temple was a special moment for __________. a) Mary and Joseph
   b) Simon
   c) Jesus and His family
   d) Everyone in the town
7. The baby presented in the temple was chosen by __________. a) Friends
   b) God
   c) Parents
   d) Relatives
8. Anna was __________ when she saw baby Jesus. a) Angry
   b) Happy
   c) Sad
   d) Confused
9. Simon blessed the baby and his __________. a) Friends
   b) Family
   c) Pets
   d) Neighbors
10. Simon said good things about the __________ of Jesus and His family. a) Past
    b) Present
    c) Future
    d) Dreams
11. The presentation in the temple was a __________ tradition. a) New
    b) Old
    c) Strange
    d) Funny
12. The names of the people at the temple when Jesus was presented were __________. a) John and Mary
    b) Anna and Simon
    c) David and Ruth
    d) Joseph and Ruth
13. Simon said Jesus would be a __________ for everyone. a) Light
    b) Shadow
    c) Flower
    d) Toy
14. The Bible passage about the presentation in the temple is found in __________. a) Luke 2:22-38
    b) Matthew 5:16
    c) John 3:16
    d) Mark 1:14
15. The presentation in the temple was a __________ moment for Jesus and His family. a) Regular
    b) Unimportant
    c) Special
    d) Strange

1. Presentation (Step 1):
   • Quick revision of the previous lesson on the early life of Jesus and the wise men’s gifts.
   • Recap: Can anyone remember what gift the wise men brought for baby Jesus?
2. Introduction (Step 2):
   • Introduce the new topic: The Presentation in the Temple.
   • Explain the importance of presenting babies in the temple.
3. Teacher’s Activities (Step 3):
   • Explain Presentation: Share the story of Mary and Joseph presenting baby Jesus in the temple.
   • Names at the Temple: List the names of people at the temple – Mary, Joseph, Anna, and Simon.
   • Simon’s Words: Explain what Simon said about baby Jesus.
4. Learners’ Activities:
   • Story Retelling: Have students retell the story in their own words.
   • Discussion: Ask questions about why babies were presented in the temple.
5. Assessment:
   • Drawing Activity: Ask students to draw a picture of the temple scene with baby Jesus.
   • Questions: Pose simple questions about the names of people and Simon’s words.

Evaluation:

1. Who can tell me the topic of today’s lesson?
2. Why did Mary and Joseph take baby Jesus to the temple?
3. Can you name one person who was at the temple when Jesus was presented?
4. What did Simon say about baby Jesus?
5. Why do you think presenting babies in the temple was important?
6. Draw a picture of the temple scene with baby Jesus and the people.
7. Who was happy when they saw baby Jesus at the temple?
8. Can you name one thing Simon blessed at the presentation?
9. Why did Mary and Joseph follow the tradition of presenting Jesus in the temple?
10. How would you feel if you were at the temple and saw baby Jesus being presented?

Conclusion:

• Teacher’s Activity: Go around the class to mark drawings and answer any questions students may have.
• Feedback: Provide positive reinforcement and encourage students to share what they learned with their families.
• Homework: Ask students to tell someone at home about the presentation of Jesus in the temple and what Simon said.