The power of Jesus Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: Third Term
Week: Week 1
Topic: The Power of Jesus
Sub-topic: Understanding Power, Forgiveness, and Mary Magdalene’s Story
Duration: 45 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define power as the ability to do things and make changes.
2. Narrate the story of Mary Magdalene and her encounter with Jesus.
3. Explain the importance of forgiveness of sins in our Christian lives.

Key Words: Power, Forgiveness, Mary Magdalene, Jesus, Sins

Entry Behaviour:
Ask students if they know any stories about Jesus or forgiveness.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Pictures of Jesus and Mary Magdalene (optional)
• Bible (optional)
• Storybook about Jesus and forgiveness (optional)

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review with students what they know about Jesus and forgiveness. Remind them of any stories they might have heard before, such as the story of Jesus healing the sick or helping people who were in trouble.

Embedded Core Skills:
Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Empathy

Learning Materials:
Lagos State Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies, reference books on Christian stories for children

Instructional Materials:

• Introduce the topic of the day: “Today, we will learn about the power of Jesus and why forgiveness is important.”
• Show pictures of Jesus and Mary Magdalene (optional) to engage students’ interest.

Content:

1. Power means having the ability to do things and make changes. It’s like when you can lift heavy things or help someone who is sick feel better. 🌟

ii) Mary Magdalene was a woman who met Jesus. She had done wrong things before, but Jesus forgave her and helped her change her ways. 🙏

iii) From Mary’s story, we learn that Jesus forgives people when they do wrong things and helps them become better. So, we should also forgive others when they make mistakes and try to be kind. 💖

iv) Other people whose sins were forgiven by Jesus include a man who couldn’t walk, a woman who touched Jesus’ clothes, and a man who was very mean to others. Jesus forgave them and helped them start anew. 🚶‍♂️👩‍🦰

v) Forgiveness of sins is important in our Christian lives because it helps us feel happier and closer to God. When we forgive others and ask for forgiveness ourselves, we can have peace in our hearts. 🕊️

Class Activity Discussion :

Primary 2 Christian Religious Studies:

1. What does “power” mean? Answer: Power means being able to do things and make changes.
2. Who was Mary Magdalene? Answer: Mary Magdalene was a woman who met Jesus.
3. What did Mary Magdalene do before meeting Jesus? Answer: Mary Magdalene had done wrong things before meeting Jesus.
4. What did Jesus do for Mary Magdalene? Answer: Jesus forgave Mary Magdalene and helped her change her ways.
5. What lesson do we learn from Mary Magdalene’s story? Answer: We learn that Jesus forgives people when they do wrong things and helps them become better.
6. Besides Mary Magdalene, who else had their sins forgiven by Jesus? Answer: Other people forgiven by Jesus include a man who couldn’t walk and a woman who touched Jesus’ clothes.
7. Why is forgiveness of sins important in our Christian lives? Answer: Forgiveness of sins is important because it helps us feel happier and closer to God.
8. What do we feel in our hearts when we forgive others? Answer: We feel peace in our hearts when we forgive others.
9. What does the power of Jesus show us about him? Answer: The power of Jesus shows us that he is kind and loving.
10. How should we treat others who make mistakes, according to Mary Magdalene’s story? Answer: We should be kind to others who make mistakes.
11. What does Jesus help people do? Answer: Jesus helps people change their ways and become better.
12. What does forgiving others mean? Answer: Forgiving others means letting go of angry feelings.
13. Why did Jesus forgive people like Mary Magdalene? Answer: Jesus forgave people like Mary Magdalene to show his kindness and care.
14. Who becomes happy when we forgive? Answer: Both we and God become happy when we forgive.
15. What does forgiveness of sins bring to our lives? Answer: Forgiveness of sins brings peace and happiness to our lives.

Evaluation

1. Power means having the ability to __________ things and make changes. a) see b) do c) eat d) sleep
2. Mary Magdalene was a woman who met __________. a) Peter b) John c) Jesus d) Paul
3. Mary Magdalene had done __________ things before she met Jesus. a) good b) wrong c) funny d) sad
4. Jesus forgave Mary Magdalene and helped her __________ her ways. a) continue b) change c) stop d) forget
5. From Mary’s story, we learn that Jesus __________ people when they do wrong things. a) punishes b) ignores c) forgives d) laughs at
6. Other people whose sins were forgiven by Jesus include a man who couldn’t __________. a) talk b) walk c) fly d) swim
7. A woman who touched Jesus’ __________ was also forgiven by him. a) hair b) hand c) clothes d) feet
8. Forgiveness of sins is important in our Christian lives because it helps us feel happier and closer to __________. a) friends b) family c) neighbors d) God
9. When we forgive others and ask for forgiveness ourselves, we can have __________ in our hearts. a) sadness b) anger c) peace d) fear
10. The power of Jesus shows us that he is __________ and loving. a) angry b) mean c) kind d) sad
11. Mary Magdalene’s story teaches us to be __________ to others who make mistakes. a) rude b) mean c) kind d) funny
12. Jesus helps people change their ways and become __________. a) happier b) sadder c) angrier d) grumpier
13. Forgiving others means letting go of __________ feelings. a) happy b) sad c) angry d) tired
14. Jesus forgave people like Mary Magdalene to show his __________ and care. a) anger b) kindness c) hatred d) envy
15. When we forgive, we make our __________ and God happy. a) friends b) family c) enemies d) neighbors

Presentation :

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was:
Recap stories about Jesus or forgiveness that the students might know. Encourage them to share what they remember. Bible Knowledge for Primary 4: Sin, Forgiveness, Love, and Prayer

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic:
Explain to the students what power means. Use simple language: “Power is when someone can do things and make changes.”

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and the teacher corrects the pupils when and where necessary:
Ask students if they have heard about Mary Magdalene. If not, briefly introduce her as a woman who met Jesus. Then, narrate the story of Mary Magdalene encountering Jesus, focusing on Jesus’ forgiveness and kindness.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide the discussion by asking questions like: “What do you think happened next?” or “How do you think Mary felt when Jesus forgave her?”
• Correct any misunderstandings gently and encourage students to ask questions.

Learners Activities:

• Listen attentively to the story of Mary Magdalene.
• Share their thoughts and feelings about forgiveness and Jesus’ actions.

Assessment:
Observe students’ participation and understanding during the discussion.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does power mean?
2. Who was Mary Magdalene?
3. What happened when Mary Magdalene met Jesus?
4. Why is forgiveness important?
5. How did Jesus show forgiveness to Mary Magdalene?
6. Can you name other people whose sins were forgiven by Jesus?
7. How did Mary Magdalene feel after Jesus forgave her?
8. Why do you think Jesus forgave Mary Magdalene?
9. What can we learn from Mary Magdalene’s story?
10. How can we apply forgiveness in our lives?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark students’ participation and understanding. Provide feedback and encourage students to remember the lesson about forgiveness and kindness.