Petition, Praise and Worship, Supplication Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Detailed Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies
Types of Prayer
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 7 years
Topic: Types of Prayer
Sub-topic: Petition, Praise and Worship, Supplication
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Pupils will narrate major ways we can communicate with God.
- Pupils will list types of prayers.
- Pupils will explain why Christians pray.
Key Words:
Prayer, Petition, Praise, Worship, Supplication
Set Induction:
The teacher starts with a short prayer and asks the pupils how they talk to God.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have a basic understanding of prayer and its importance from previous lessons.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Bible storybook
- List of different types of prayers
- Whiteboard and markers
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher reminds pupils of the previous lessons on prayer and introduces new types of prayer.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening
- Speaking
- Memorizing
Learning Materials:
- Bible storybook
- List of different types of prayers
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Primary 2 Christian Religious Studies textbook
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard
- Markers
- List of different types of prayers
Content
Explanation of the Topic in List Format with Necessary Examples:
- Ways to Communicate with God:
- Prayer: Talking to God about our needs and thanking Him.
- Reading the Bible: Listening to God’s word.
- Singing Hymns: Praising and worshipping God.
- Types of Prayer:
- Petition Prayer:
- Asking God for something we need.
- Example: Praying for good health.
- Praise and Worship:
- Thanking and praising God for His greatness.
- Example: Singing songs of praise.
- Supplication:
- Asking God earnestly and humbly for help.
- Example: Praying for strength during difficult times.
- Petition Prayer:
- Why Christians Pray:
- To communicate with God.
- To ask for help and guidance.
- To thank God for His blessings.
- To confess sins and seek forgiveness.
- To praise and worship God.
Evaluation Questions:
- Prayer is talking to ______.
- a) friends
- b) parents
- c) God
- d) teachers
- Petition prayer means asking God for something we ______.
- a) want
- b) need
- c) dislike
- d) ignore
- Praise and worship involve ______ God.
- a) thanking
- b) ignoring
- c) praising
- d) both a and c
- Supplication means asking God ______ for help.
- a) humbly
- b) angrily
- c) loudly
- d) silently
- We communicate with God through ______.
- a) singing
- b) reading the Bible
- c) prayer
- d) all of the above
- Christians pray to ______ with God.
- a) fight
- b) communicate
- c) ignore
- d) forget
- Singing hymns is a form of ______.
- a) communication
- b) praise and worship
- c) petition
- d) supplication
- Reading the Bible helps us ______ to God.
- a) listen
- b) talk
- c) argue
- d) fight
- Christians pray to ask for ______.
- a) trouble
- b) help and guidance
- c) punishment
- d) nothing
- Christians also pray to ______ God for His blessings.
- a) thank
- b) ignore
- c) question
- d) doubt
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is prayer?
- A: Prayer is talking to God.
- Q: What is petition prayer?
- A: Asking God for something we need.
- Q: Why do we praise and worship God?
- A: To thank and praise God for His greatness.
- Q: What does supplication mean?
- A: Asking God earnestly and humbly for help.
- Q: How do we communicate with God?
- A: Through prayer, reading the Bible, and singing hymns.
- Q: Why do Christians pray?
- A: To communicate with God, ask for help and guidance, thank God for His blessings, confess sins, and praise and worship God.
- Q: What is an example of petition prayer?
- A: Praying for good health.
- Q: How do Christians listen to God’s word?
- A: By reading the Bible.
- Q: Why is praise and worship important?
- A: It helps us to thank and praise God for His greatness.
- Q: When should we pray with supplication?
- A: During difficult times when we need God’s help earnestly and humbly.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic about types of prayer, including intercessory, thanksgiving, and confession of sin.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining different ways we can communicate with God and the specific types of prayer being studied (petition, praise and worship, supplication).
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts on how they communicate with God and guides them in understanding each type of prayer.
Teacher’s Activities:
- The teacher asks questions about how pupils talk to God.
- The teacher shares examples of petition, praise and worship, and supplication prayers.
- The teacher explains why Christians pray.
Learners’ Activities:
- Pupils listen to the teacher’s explanations.
- Pupils answer questions about prayer.
- Pupils share their own experiences with different types of prayer.
Assessment:
- What is prayer?
- What is petition prayer?
- Why do we praise and worship God?
- What does supplication mean?
- How do we communicate with God?
- Why do Christians pray?
- Give an example of petition prayer.
- How do Christians listen to God’s word?
- Why is praise and worship important?
- When should we pray with supplication?
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 types of prayers and what to pray for.