Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note – Primary 1 Third Term Week 2

Topic: Good and Bad Christians
Class: Primary 1
Term: Third Term
Week: 2
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Duration: 40 minutes
Theme: Christian Behavior
Keywords: Good, Bad, Samaritan, Help, Love
Instructional Materials: Bible, picture of the Good Samaritan, bandage, toy donkey

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Retell the story of the Good Samaritan.

2. Identify who behaved like a good Christian and who behaved badly.

3. Explain how to show love and kindness to others.

4. Demonstrate simple acts of kindness.

Lesson Introduction (Set Induction)

Ask:

• “Have you ever helped someone who was hurt or sick?”

• Show a picture of a man helping another and ask: “Is this person showing good or bad behavior?”
  Introduce the topic using the word: “Good Christian vs Bad Christian”

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Lesson Introduction (Set Induction)

Teacher’s Scripted Introduction:
Good morning, children! Today, we are going to learn how to be good Christians. I want you to listen carefully because this lesson will help you know how to treat others with love.

Let me ask you:

• Have you ever seen someone who was hurt or needed help?

• What did you do?

• Did you help them or walk away?

Now, I will tell you a true story from the Bible about a man who was hurt, and how some people walked away, but one man stopped to help him. This story will teach us the difference between a good Christian and a bad Christian.

Let’s listen and learn together — because a real Christian is not just someone who goes to church, but someone who shows love every day, just like Jesus did.

Remember: A Christian shows kindness not only with words, but with actions.

Content Development

1. Bible Story: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37)

• A Jewish man was traveling when robbers attacked him.

• They beat him, took his clothes and money, and left him almost dead.

• First, a Jewish priest walked by, saw the man, but crossed the road and walked away.

• Then, a Levite (another religious man) also saw the hurt man and walked away.

• Finally, a Samaritan (a man from a different tribe) came, saw the man, and felt pity.

  • He cleaned and bandaged his wounds.

  • Put him on his donkey.

  • Took him to an inn (hotel) and cared for him.

  • Paid the innkeeper to continue caring for him.

2. Meaning of Good and Bad Christian

• A Good Christian:

  • Helps people in need

  • Shows love, mercy, and care

  • Obeys God’s word

  • Forgives and shares

• A Bad Christian:

  • Refuses to help

  • Ignores people in trouble

  • Is proud, rude, or selfish

  • Only thinks of themselves

Moral Lessons from the Good Samaritan

• Love your neighbour as yourself

• Always help people in need

• Being a Christian is not by name but by action

• God wants us to show mercy

Teacher–Pupil Activities

• Teacher tells the story with pictures and props.

• Pupils act out the story in groups.

• Teacher asks pupils to mention good and bad actions.

• Pupils list how they can help others (e.g., share food, clean the classroom, help a friend).

Assessment / Evaluation Questions

1. Who helped the man that was beaten?

2. What did the Samaritan do to help?

3. Who behaved like a good Christian?

4. Mention one way you can help someone at school.

Conclusion / Summary

• A good Christian shows love and kindness.

• A bad Christian sees others in need and refuses to help.

• God wants us to act like the Good Samaritan every day.

Assignment / Homework

Draw a picture of the Good Samaritan helping the hurt man.
Write one way you can be a good Christian at home.

FAQs for SEO and Reinforcement

Q1: Who is a Good Christian?
A: A Good Christian is someone who helps others, shows love, and obeys God’s word.

Q2: What is the lesson from the story of the Good Samaritan?
A: We should help others, even if they are not from our tribe or family.

Q3: Who were the bad examples in the story?
A: The priest and the Levite who saw the man but didn’t help him.

Q4: Why is kindness important for Christians?
A: Because Jesus wants us to love and care for others like He does.