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ACKNO}YLEDGENIENT
The lessonplans appearingin this documentwere provided by teacherswho are involved
in teachingReligious Education in our Anglican primary schools.The An-elican
EducationBoard of Managementwishesto thank theseschoolsfor providing theseplans
and for their invaluablecontributions to the production of this docurnent. In providing
these lessonplans teachersgave of their time, intellect and creativity for which we are
truly grateful. We specificallythank the principals who facilitated teachersin the
preparationof their lessonplans.
The following are the schools:
Ascension Anglican
Barataria Anglican
Bishop Anstey Junior
Melville Memorial Girls

MorvantAnglican
PrincessElizabethSchoolfor the Physically
Handicapped
RichmondStreetBoys
St Catherine'sGirls
St Crispin'sAnglican
St David (Toco)Anglican
St Ursula'sGirlsAnglican
We are confident that the work of theseteacherswould go a long way in making a
significant and positive differenceto the Religious Education prograrrlmein our schools.

INTRODUCTION
This document,as the name states,is a compilation of lessonplansto be used for the
delivery of selectedtopics in the Religious Education Curriculum for Primary Schools.
This document covers the themes- The Mission, The Miracles and The Passion.These
themesare set to be usedin schoolsin the first term of the calendaryear.
The lessonplanspresentedin the document were developedby primary school teachers
who are currently involved in teachingReligious Education in our primary schools. Each
plan is therefore a representationof how that particular school intendsto handlethe topic
in question.Each plan is an exampleof how the lessonmay be done- and not a dictate on
how each lessonmust be done-You, the teacher,would best know your pupils, their
current needs,their strengths,and their skills. The lesso! plE$l glve you an excellent
springboardfrom which you can launch lessonsspecificallytailored to your class
situationbut at sametirne, stayinggrounded in the essenceof the theme, the topic and the
objectivesof the lessonas definedin the curriculum and the lessonplan.
The flexibility availableto teachersis therefore primarily io areaof creating an engaging
environmentthat will be conduciveto learning. To do this teachersare encouragedto use
a rangeof activities such as:
Songsor Hymns;
Pictures;
Drawings;
Colouring activities;
Puzzles,
Word find Exercises;
Role Play;
and Discussions.
Someof the lessonplansincludeactivitiesas identifiedabove.As you adapt and use the
lessonplans,we hope that you would provide feedbackto the Board, through the
Secretary,to allow us to continuallyimprove the effectivenessof the material.

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TABLE OF CONTEI\TS
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INTRODUCION

ACKNO\YLEDGEMENTS

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TINIT T}IEIVIE:

TINIT THEME:

LTNIT THEME:

THE MISSION
The Story of John the Baptist

The Baptisrn of Jesus

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Temptations of Jesus

The Call of the Disciples

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THE MIRACLES
Jesusturns Water into Wine

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The Feeding of the Multitude

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The Healing of Jairus' Daughter

25

Lazarus is Raisedfrom the Dead

29

The Healing of the Btind Beggar -l

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The Healing of the Blind Beggar -Z

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THE PASSION
Jesus'Entry into Jerusalem

45

The Cleansingof the Temple

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The Last Supper

55

The Crucifixion

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The Burial of Jesus

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THE STORYOF JOIIN THE BAPTIST

Unit Theme: The Mission
Topic: The story of Johnthe Baptist.
Class: Seniors/Juniors
PreviousKnowledge and Experience
Pupils:
- are accustomedto listeningto stories.
- can repeat storiesin their own words

Lesson Plans

Topic Lesson

Behavioural
Objectives

Teaching
Strategies

4t the end of the Teacher will:

zctivity, pupils
vvill:

Learning Activities

Resources

Studentswill:

LessonI Identi$ the role Read The Story Engagein discussion

TheStoryof
and Mission of
of John the
on John the Baptist.
Johnthe Baotist John the Baptist. Baptist and
allow students
to discusswhat
he did, why he
did it, how he
Cidit and if
[herewere and
Cifficultiesthat
he may have
:ncountered.
Closure
Recapmain points of the lesson
Indicate that dipping in water is symbolic of cleaningthe body of sins
Indicate that John was preparingthe way for JesusChrist

Evaluation
Repeatthe Memory Verse
"Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand"

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TestamentMatt 3,7-12
John 7.23-33

THE STORY
There was once a priest call Zachanaswho had a son called John. Zachariasknew that
John was going to be a gleat personbecausebeforeJohn was born an angelof God spoke
to Zachariasand told him that his son was going to be great and will make many people
obedientto God. Could you imagine how excited and scaredZachariaswas when the
angelof God spoketo him?
W1.n John gr.* up he becamea preacherand was called by all- John the Baptist. John
the Baptist often told his people that they should ask God to forgive them for the wrong
things tn"y did in the past. He told them to "Repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand"What he meant by this was that someonegreater the he was coming soon and that the
reign and ministry of this appointedKing who is coming, JesusChrist, was about to
begin.
Mi.ty people heard his teaching and realizedthe needto repent, by asking God to forgive
them, and the need to changethe way they behaved. Therefore, many people went to
John for him to baptizethem by dipping them into the waters of the river Jordan. John
and his followers believedthat the act of baptism was a symbol that the person was really
sorry for doing wrong and intendedto be good in the future.
John told the people ihat he was only a messenger,preparing the way so that peoplewill
be readywhen the Messiatr,or Saviour,comes. The Messiahor SaviourJohn spokeof
was JesusChrist.
Bible References
Matthew 3'.1-12
John l'.23-33

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ACTIVITIES
Have pupils draw (or draw and parnt) a dlrfy shirt.
Have them draw (or draw and parnt) the sameshirt after it is washed in
water

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THE BAPTISiU OF JESUS

Unit Theme: The Mission
Topic: JohnBaptizesJesus
Class: Seniors/Juniors
PreviousKnowledge and Experience
Pupils:
- are accustomedto listeningto stories.
- can repeat stories in their own words
- know who is John the Baotist

LessonPlans
Topic Lesson

Behavioural
Objectives

Teaching
Strategies

Learning
Activities

At the end of the

Teacher will:
Students will:
activity, pupils will:
- Relate the
Lesson1 Relatethe events of -Selectstudents
The Baptismof Jesus'Baptism.
to relate
story
Iesus
different parts
of the story in
their own
words
Lesson2 Baptism in the
life of a
Christian

Identify the
importanceof
Baptism in the life
of a Christian

.Solicit from
pupils what is
BaptismIntroduce the
idea of a
Sacramentand
have pupils
discussthe
meaning.Have
pupils repeat
the memory
verseand
discussits
meaning.

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Recapmain points of the lesson

Indicatethat Jesuswantedto show peoplethat baptismis good.
art

Copiesof the
retold story.
Vlatt3:13-17
Iohn 7:23-33

Pupils will
John3.1-3
participate in
classdiscussions
and will learn the
memory verse.
"IJnlessone is
born again, he
cannot seethe
kingdom of God"
Taken from John

Closure

Resources

Indicatethat this also showsthat Jesusis the son of God

Evaluation
Repeat the Memory Verse
"lJnlessone is born again'he cannot seethe kingdom of God"

Continuation

T}IE STORY
cameto
One day, when John the Baptist was at the river Jordan with his followers, Jesus
was
the river to be baptizedby John. John was surprisedbecausehe knew that baptism
did
they
things
the
for
not for Jesus,it was for thosewho need God to forgive them
So
wrong. John knew that Jesusdid no wrong so that he did not need to be baptized.
me?"
to
John iold Jesus,"I need to be baptized by you, and you are coming
John
In spite of John's question,Jesustold John that he should baptize him. Therefore
bapiized Jesusby dipping him into the waters of the river. Then a strangething
to him
happenedlImmediui"ty u, J.r.rr cameup from the water, the heavensopenedup
a voice
arrd^tfr"spirit of God cameupon him like a dove- At the sametime, there was
pleased-"
from heavenwhich said "This is my beloved soq in whom I am well

Bible References
Matthew 3.13-17
Luke 3'.21-22

Other Background Information

Definition of a Sacrament:A Sacramentis an outward and visible sigrr of an inward and
spiritual grace (A favour from God)
Baptism as a Sacrament:The outward and visible sign is water and the inward and
spiritual grace is a new life without sin-

Word Sleufh

BAPTIST
JORDAN
JES{JS
BELO\rED
PLEASED

JOHN
BAPTIZE
FMAVENS
SON
DOVE

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THE TEMPTATIOI{S OF JESUS

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Unit Theme:TheMission
of Jesus
Topic: The TemPtations

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PreviousKnowledge and Bxperience

Pupils:
- are accustornedto listeningto stones'
- san repeat storiesin their own words
- know ibout Jesus'Baptism and intendedMinistry

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LessonPlans
Topic Lesson

Lesson1 The Temptationsof

Iesus

Behavioural
Obj ectives
At the end of the
tctivity, pupils will:
Explain the
strategiesused bY
Satanin temPting
Jesus.

Explainthe
strategiesusedby
Jesusin resisting
Temptation.

Teaching StrategiesLearning Activities

Teacher will:

Studentswill:

Readthe Story of thelEngagein discussion

Temptation of Jesus.
Have pupils discuss
strategiesused bY
Satanin temPting
Jesus.
Have pupils reflect
on how they may
in
[ravebeen tempted
past
ithe
- Engage in
- Have pupils discuss
discussion
strategiesused bY
Jesusin resisting
temptation.
Encouragethem to
considerif it was
jeasyfor Jesus

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Behavioural
0biectives

Discusshow we
canresist
temptation

Teaching
Strateeies
Solicit from Pupils
ways in which we
can resist
temptation.
Encourage
discussionon the
choicewe
sometimeshave to
make between
what *ight make
us rich versus what
might make us
right with God.

Learning
Activities
Pupilswill
participate in class
discussionsand
will learn the
memoryverse.
"Man shall not live
by bread alone, but
by every word that
proceedsfrom the
mouth of God"

Closure
Recap main points of the lesson
Indicate that Jesusused the word of God to resist the devil
Indicate that we too must use the word of God to resistthe temptation of the devil

Evaluation
Repeat the Memory Verse
- "Man shallnot live by bread alone,but by every word that proceedsfrom the mouth of
God"

TIIE STORY
The Temptation
After Jesuswas baptizedby John the Baptist he went to a desertedplace to fast and to
pray-He wanted to pray to God his father becausehe knew that he was about to start the
important work that God had sent him to do on earth. That important work was to bring
salvationand to show people how God wanted them to live- While Jesuswas fasting and
praying in the desert (wilderness)the devil tried to get him to turn away from the work he
plannedto do- The devil tempted him by promisingto give him many things if he will
servethe devil insteadof God- But Jesuswas strong and resistedthe temptation of the
devil. Jesusfasted in the desertfor forry days so he was very hungry.
The devil knew that Jesuswas hungry so he told Jesus"lFyou are the son of
God,
cofirmandthesestonesto becomebread" But Jesusanswered"ft is written, 'Man
shall
not live by bread alone,but by every word that proceedsfrom the mouth of God",

and said
Then the devil took Jesusto Jerusalemand put him on the pinnacle of the temple
..Ifyou are the son of God, throrv yourself down. For it is written. 'He shallgive
to him,
'In
their handsthey shallbearyou up leastyou dashyou
his angelschargeover you.' and
foot againsta stone.' "
'You shallnot tempt the Lord your God'-"
But Jesusanswered"It is written again,
The devil then took Jesusonto a high mountain and in just a moment of time showedhim
all the kingdoms of the world. The devil told Jesus"All this authority I will gve You,
and thei. glo.y; for this hasbeen deliveredto me and I 8].r" it to whornever I wishTherefore, if you worship before me, all will be yours"
'You
shallworship the
And Jesusanswered,"Get behind me Satan!For it is written,
Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve'"'
took
Finally the devil gave up trying to tempt Jesusand departedand the angelscame and
care of Jesus.

Bible References
Matthew4:1-11
Mark 1:12-13
Luke4:1-13

ACTTrITY
Nlatch Jesus'responseto the temptationsof the Devil. Draw a line
to connectJesus'
responseto the devil's temptation.

TEMPT,ATIONS
If you are the Son of
God, commandthese
stonesto become
bread.

lf you are the Son of

God, throw yourself
down.

You shallworship the

Lord your God, and
Him alone shall vou
worship

Man shall not live by

bread alone, but by
every word that
proceedsfrom the
mouth of God.

If you worship me, all

will be yours

You shallnot tempt

the Lord your God

THE CALL OF TIIE DISCIPLES

Unit Theme: The Mission
Topic: The Call of the DisciPles
Class: Seniors/Juniors
Previous Knorvledgeand Experience
Pupils:
- are accustorned
to listeningto stones'
- can repeatstoriesin their own words
- know about Jesus'Baptism and intendedMinistry

LessonPlans

Topic
Lesson
Lesson2

Review The
Call of the
Disciples

Behavioral
Objectives
At the end of
the lesson
pupils will:
-Understand
what Jesuswas
doing in Galilee

Teaching
Strategies
Teacherwill:

Learning
Activities
Pupilswill:

- Answer
-Question
questions
pupils to
highlight what
Jezuswas
doing in
Galilee and
what his
ministrv was
- Relate stary
-Relatehow the -Let selected
pupils relate
four disciples
the story in
were called
their own
words
- Let pupils
Parhctpate m
- Explain why
the discussion
discusswhy
Jezuswanted
Jezusneeded
disciplesthen
disciples at that
and why he
needsdisciples time- Find out
those who
now
think he still
needsdisciples
and let them
saywhy. Have
them discuss
who is called
to be a discipie

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Evaluation

Topic
Lesson

Behavioral
0bjectives

Teaching
Strategies

Learning
Activities

Evaluation
Pupilsr,villstate
the memory
verseorallyasa
group and
individuallv

-Recite memory

-Exhibit

-Orally state

verse.

mernoryverse'
on sentence
strip. Help
pupils
understandthe
meaning of the
memory verse

memory verse.
"Follow me
and I will
make you
fishersof
men".

Closure
Recap ma;^npoints of the lesson
Indicate how obedient the fishermenwere to the call of Jesus
Indicate how we are all called to be disciplesof Jesus

Evaluation
Repeat the Memory Verse
"Follow rne and I urill make you fishers of men".

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TI{E STORY
The CalI of the DisciPles

Jesusstarts His iVlinistry

A short time afrer Jesus'return from the desert (where he fasted, prayed and v/as tempted
by the devil), he went to Galiieeto start his ministry. In Galilee Jesustaught in their
synagogues,preachingthe gospelof the Kingdom of God and healingall kinds of
,i.t *ri. He becamevery well known and eveqrwherehe went many people brought
need
their sick relativesto be healed.Jesusknew that there were very many people who
to be shown the right way to live, and that he neededsomededicatedpeoplewho could
to
help him spreadthe good news. Jesustherefore sought to find disciples,or followers'
assistin his ministry.

JesusCalls Four DisciPles

Andrew'
One day, while Jesuswas by the Seaof Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon and
net to
thei?
used
they
and
casting a net into the sea. Simon and Andrew were fishermen
catch fi.sh. Jesussaid to them "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men" - Both
Simon and Andrew immediatelyleft their nets and followed Jesusin their
As they walked further, Jesusmet two other brothers, Jamesand John, who were
net
and
boat
boat mending their net. ImmediatelyJesuscalled them and they left their
and followed Jesus.

Bible References
Matthew 4.72-22
Mark 1'.74-20
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JESUSTURNSWATERINTOWINE

Unit Theme: The lVfiracies

Topic: JesusTurns Water into Wine
Class: Juniors
Objectives
At the end of this unit pupils will:
Cognitive:
1. Retell the story of JesusTurns Water Into Wine.
2. Sequenceeventsin the story.
3 . Learn the meaningsof key words in the story.
4. Know that Jesusworked a miracle at a party so that everyonewould huppy.
Affective
1. Feel glad that Jesuswants them to have happytimes with family and friends.
2. Respondby looking for ways to enjoy family and friends.
3. Show how the valuesJesusdisplayedare applicablein our daily lives.
4. Appreciatethat Jesusalways glves what is best for us.
Psychomotor
l. Recite rhymesand sing songswhich demonstratehow we love Jesus.
2. Participate in art and craft activities which display our love for Jesus.
References
John 2. I-11 Proverbs4:l-5 Romans12:6-8
Ulemory Verses
John 2:5 "Whatever he saysto you, do it"

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LESSON O}TE
Memory Verse.- John 2: "But you havekept thebest forthe last!"
Introduction
Show childrenpicturesof a wedding
Ask:
'l Have you everbeento a wedding?
'l What do you remember?
'l Did you enjoYYourself?
Say:Our Bible itory today is entitled"JesusGoes To Wedding"
Step One
pitcherFill one pitcher with water. Put grape drink mix only into a second
Step Two
neia story in the Bible (John 2'- l-11)
you are a guest at the
Gve everyonean empty cup and ask the children to pretend
wedding in Cana.
give it to the
Teacherpours water into the pitcher with grape drink mix. Stir it and
children and allow them to drink it'
Step Three
Allow responsetime as You ask:
* How do you think the servantsfelt when they saw what Jesusdid?
.l What did you think when you the water changedto grapejuice?
I had earlier put
Teacherexplainsto pupils: when I poured water into the pitcher,
powdered drink mix into it. It was a trickl
.:. Do you think that Jesusused a trick to changg the water into wine?
StepFour
,A,
gave Him the power to change
Jesusdidn,t use a trick becauseHe is God's scn, and God
water into wine.
*

Why do you think Jesusturned the water into wine?

cared about their party' He

Jesuswanted the bride and the bridegroom to know that He
with our families'
wanted them and their guestto be huppv He wants us to be happy
Remember:We have fun with our family and friends.

Evaluation
Pupilswill be given picturesto sequencefrom the stoq'
Pupilswill comPletea sentence'

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LESSOI.{ TWO
Memory Verse:- Peter4:10 "Each one shouldusewhateverglft he hasreceivedto serve
God"
Introduction
Teacherrecapsthe previouslessonby askingthesequestions:
* What kind of party did Jesusattend?
.l Who elsewas there?
* What did Jesus'mother want him to do?
+ Why did Jesusturn the water into wine? (becausehe loves his people and wants
them to be huppy)
Step One
Teachersays:
This was Jesus'first miracle. His disciplessaw what happenedwhen Jesusserved others.
They were determinedmore than ever to put their faith in Him. They would becomehis
closesFriends.
Step Two
Read Romans 12:6-8 then presentit on sentencestrip
Allow pupils to read it aloud

say
Name somegifts that god has given you (anything you are good at is a glft)
Ask the childrento act out eachof the ways to serve(or gifts) listed in theseversese.g.
teaching
Step Three
Ask
What doesthe memory verse saysyou do with thesegifts?
Allow sometime for response.
Evaluation
Pr-rpilswill complete a crossword puzzle
Extension
Ask pupils to imagine you are Mary helping a friend to plan the weddi.,g. Make an
invitation for Jesusto attend the wedding.

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LESSON THREE
Introduction
Teacher presents.
SemanticMaP

Fai th

Se v a n t s

Je sus
Turns
W a t er
Into
Wine

Miracle

AuthoritY

Step One
g words
Teacher explainsthat in the Bible story, we came acrossthe follo*it
Can you tell where?
E.g. servantswere askedto filI six jugs with water
Mary had faith in Jesus
Teacher asksdo you know what thesewords mean.
Writes suggestionson blackboardStep Two
Presentsmeaningof words on sentencestnps
Servant is someonewho works in the household of another'
Miracle is an event that is not possibleunder nonnal laws of natureDisciple is a follower-

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Guestis someonewho comesto your house for a visit or meal.

Authority is the power or right to give orders and make others obey
Faith is trust in and commitmentto god in responseto his promises.
Obey is to do what you are told to

Step Three
Ask pupils to read the meaningsaloud.
Nlow pupils to orally form sentencesusing thesewords.

Evaluation
Pupils will completea puzzle and give meaningsof words.

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LESSON FOUR
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto
Memory verse: proverbs 3:5-6
In all your ways acknowledgeHim, and He will make your
Vor. o*.r understanding.
paths straight-"
Introduction
Teacherasks
.l What's your first reaction when you have a problem?
* Who do You turn to first?
* Do You rememberwhat Mary did?
Allow time for childrento respond'
Step One
thhg by asking Jesusto solve the
Teacher exprainseven though Mary did the right
it the way that he did'
problem, stg:.tgftt not have .*p""t"d Jesusto solve
what is best) when it comes to solving
sometimeswe canbe arrogant (or think we know
not trust that Jesus'way to solve that
problems.we migtt pray about'a problem, but
problem is best.
Step Two
Ask:
done it
.l Have you ever tried to solve a problem only to realiseyou should have
Jesus'waY?
'l What happened?
journals.
Allow pupils to *rit" about it in their
Step Three
way, and the wine He made was evenbetter
Teacher explainsJesusmade new wine His
ieu us what to do or to gt r" us what we
that the first wine. when we wait for Jesusto
if it doesn't seemlike what is best to us'
need, He always gives us the very best even
Step Four
aloud how they tried to solve their problem
Teacher calrson somepupils to read
'TIEXT
I WTIL TAKE MY PROBLEM To rEsus IN
Have them write in their journals
PRAY'
Evaluation
actionsto portray lt'
Pupils will be given a rhyme and askedto use

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LESSON FNTE
Memory Verse: Romans 13:1 "Let every personobey the governingauthorities"
Introduction
ReadJohn 2'.4 andask pupils:When Jesussaidto his mother "woman" was He beins
respectful?
Allow time for responses
Step One
Teacherexplainsthat when Jesuscalledhis rnother "woman" it was considereda term of
respect,similar to you saying"Miss" or "Sir" when speakingto an adult.
Even if you don't use thesespecialterms, you must alwaysrespect adults, especiallyyour
parents,teachersor other authority figures.
Step Two
Teacherpresentsa 'bravo chart'

Daysof the
week

Namesof
pupils

I obeyedmy
parentstoday

I did what my teacher

askedme to do

Monday
Tuesdav
Wednesdav

Thursdav
Friday

Pupils will be given similar chartsto stick in their books and ask to completeit as the
week continues.

Step Three
Teacherexplainsno matter how much we disagreewhen one of our parentstells us we
can't do sornething;r,veneedto obey them out of respect.
Even though we don't understand,we need to listen to Jezusand do what he tells us to
do, includit g obeyingour authorities.Living by the Bible meanslearningto obey.
REMEMBER: TO RESPECT SOMEONE IVIEANS TO BE KIND TO HIM AND TO
LISTEN TO WHAT Itr SAYS

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Evaluation
pupils will be askedto list someways you can reTpectyour parents,teachersor other
authority figures
Ertension
Use stickers on the Bravo chart to show when a pupil exhibitsChrist like characteristics
and obeys authority figures. In addition to this, discussways pupils can make better
choiseswhen theYdon't obeY-

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LESSON SD(
Memory Verse: John 15.12 "Love one anotherjust as I have loved you"
Introduction
Presentthis memoryverseon a sentencestrip.
Ask pupils to read it out aloud.
Enquire as to said thesewords
Ailow childrentime to respond
Step One
Teacheraskspupils how can we show others, that is, our family and friends how much
we love them.
How did Jesusshow his mother and friends he loved them?
Teacherexplainsthat Jesusshowedhis mother and family he loved them by going to the
wedding in Canaand spendittgtime with them.
Teachersayslet us think of ways that your family spendstime with each other.
Encouragespupils to make a list of astivities you enjoy doing together in your journal.
Step Two
Teacherasks
* Do you love Jezus?
* How can we spendmore time with Him?
Explains to spendmore time with Jezus,try getting up five or ten minutes earlier each
day to talk to him and read your Bible.
When we pray we are thanking God for his love and care.
We are asking him to help us do what is right.
We may also ask him to help our families and friends.
Step Three
Teacherremindschildren that Jesusloved people.Loving people means:
* Caring how tJreyfeel
* Doing what makesothers huppy ( as Jesusdid in the wedding)
REMEMBER GOD'S CHILDREN LOVEI
GOD'S CHILDREN TALK TO HIM!
Evaluation
Pupils will complete a letter to Jesus.
Extension
Pupils can sing READ YOIIR BIBLE AND
WHO IS JESUS?

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THE FEEDil\G OF THE MI]LTITUDE

Unit Theme:Thelvliracles
Topic: The Feedingof the Muititude
Class: Juniors
Previous Knowledge And Experience
Pupils:
- can role play events.
- are accustomedto listeningto stories'
- are familiar with other Miracles-

Beh avioural Obj ectives

At the end of the lessonPuPilswill:
Explain the miracle as a responseby God to a human situation.
Relate in their own words the story of the miracle.

Teaching Resources
Picturesof food, peoplegatheredin groups.
A basket,somebuns,pupils in the classIntroduction
Teacher initiates role play with pupils involving the sharingof five buns-

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CONTENT / SKTLL
DE\.ELOPMENT
SECTIONI

Readingof the story

TEACHT.R'S
STRATEGTES

PUPILS'
ACTIWTMS

Teacherwill:

Pupils will:

Read the story expressively

Listen attentively while the

of Jesusfeeding the

story is being read.

multitude.
Arrange the pictures in

Match sentencesstrips to

sequentialorder-

the pictures.

SECTION2

Definition of a miracle

Repeat the definition of a

Defining A Miracle.

"When God does something miracleman cannot do like heal or

feed many from little food."

SECTION 3

Elicits from pupils who

Answer the questions orally

Oral questions

brought the food and why.

basedon who, what ,why

Cornparethe quantity of

where and how.

Sequencing-

food to the number of

people it was to be shared

Retell the story orally in

among. Sequencingthe

sequentialorder.

story orally.

Closure
Recapmain points of the lesson
Definition of a miracle.

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State the number of loaves and fishesto be shared.

ldentify who is "The Bread of Life"
to feed over
How do you think the boy felt when he saw Jesususe his meagerlunch
5,000people?

Evaluation
Repeat the Memory Verse
"I am the bread of life" -

Singthe song:
"f am the bread of life"Continuation
pupils .,wereaskedto think about someways in which we can help Jezus,for discussion
in next class.
STORY
about God
When Jesuswas on earth he went from town to town teaching people
and about what God wants us to do'
told him
one day after teaching a big crowd of people Jesus'disciples (helpers)
wanted the
that because it was late it was time for the people to leave. The disciples
people to go to the nearbyvillages so they could get somethingto eat'
for the
The dissipleswere surprisedwhen Jesustold them that there is no need
eat-Phillip,
people to leave.He told the disciplesthat they should g.r" them somethingto
for all of these
one of Jesus,disciplessaid, "Six months pay would not buy enough bread
people."
little boy
Another one of Jesus'disciples named Andrew then said, "There is a
help in feeding
rhere with five loaves of bread and two fish but that would definitely not
the loaves and
so many people.',Jesusanswered"Tell the people to sit down-" Jesustook
the people who
fish and blessedthem. Then he broke the bread and sharedthem among
people who
were seated.He also broke the fish and sharedthem among the five thousand
were seated.
his disciplesto
The people ate as rnuch as they wanted and when they were full Jesustold
loaves and
gather up the pieceswhich were left over. So they gathered up the left over
saw the miracle
fish and there was so much that it filled twelve baskets.When the people
has come to the
performedby Jesusthey began to say "This is indeed the prophet who
world from God."

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JgSI]SHEALS JAIRUS' DAUGHTf,R

Unit Theme: The Miracles
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Topic: JesusHealsJairus'Daughter
Class: Juniors

Objective
Pupilswill learnthat JesushealedJairus' daughter
Attitude / Values

care, love, astonishment,wonder

The Story
Read Luke 8: 4l-42,49b -56 from a bible which will be easily understood by the
pupils. Ask pointed questions.Read agairq this time having pupils finish some sentences
e.g. A man named.
; fell at Jesus' .....and so on ( making sure thlt'correct
answersare given )
Activity
Give the pupils a printed sheetwith questions and answers.Have them draw a line from
the questionto its answer.
Answer

Question
What was the miracle that Jesusperfiormed?
Who was raisedfrom the dead?
What did the peopledo when Jesussaid
that the girl was asleep?
Jesustook the sick child by the hand
and said
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Jezustook her by the hand and said, "My child get up !

Luke 8: 54
Tell me the stories No.82
Singing
Joy 2. Love 3. Faith is the flag No. 138 or any other hymn
Follow Up Activity: Dramatization.Pupils can be placedin groups to enact a skit on the
Storv

MemoryVerse

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CASTNarrator,
Jesus,Jairus,woman,Disciples,
Servants
i Have you ever been so desperatethat you just didn't know what to do?

Narrator:

: Meet Jairus,a very worriedfather.

j (Crowdsounds)
i Excuseme, Sir. Jesus,pleasehelp me. I needyour helpfor my
: daughter.

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i and she is dying. Pleasecome and put your hands on her so that she i
i will be healedand will live. Pleasecome, Jesus.
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i But Jairus' daughter wasn't the only one who needed healing.

iWoman:

iThat's Him. That'sJesusin the crowdof people.I have been bleeding i

for twelve long miserableyears. I have spent all of my money, and no i
doctor has been able to heal me. Perhapsif ljust quietlytouch His
robe, Jesuswill be able to heal me. I will try.

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i Who touchedyou? Jesus,you see the peoplecrowdingagainstyou.

'Who touchedme?'
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i touched Him. Then the woman came forward and fell at His feet.
a f r a i d ,b u t l w i l l t e l l y o u t h e t r u t h .l t o u c h e dy o u r r o b eb e c a u s eI r
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no one could heal me. I thoughtthat if I touchedyour i
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i from your suffering.

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Sir, your daughterhas died.Why botherJesus anymore?
Do not listento them. Don't be afraid,Jairus,just believe.We will go to

yourhouse.
(Soundsof crying)
Why are you all sobbing?The child is not dead. She is only sleeping- :
(Soundsof laughing,crying,disbelief)
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If you want to readmore about the people Jesus healed, read the book
of Mark in the New Testament part of your Bible-

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LAZARUSIS RAISED FRO1VI

THE DEAD
Unit Theme: The Miracles
Topic: Lazarusis raisedfrom the Dead
Class:Juniors
Objectives:
Studentswill:
Recall eventsin the story oflazarus in correct sequence
Apply the knowledgeof God's responseto a human situation
Suggestways to show appreciationand empathyfor others.
Previous knowledge:
Studentscan relate to Easter and the resurrection
Resources:
Pictures,markers,drawings, appropriatemusical selectionand CD player
Introduction:
Teachertalks to studentsabout death, burial and resurrection.
Lesson Plan
Step One:
Teacherexplainsthat classwill be listeningto a story/lessonof a miracle.Teacherdivides
the classinto two groups. Teacherplays appropriatemusic while studentsmove into
groups. Teacherdistributesthe lessonto eachchild.
Step Two
Each group selectsone representativeto read the story of Lazarus Studentslisten to the
story from each group
Step Three
Teacherinitiates discussionabout story that was read.The groups suggestways to apply
this knowledge of God's power to their everydaylives.
Activities:
Role play, Colouring Spelling and Vocabulary exercisesHymn singrng
Questions/Exercises
How did Jesusshow he was sad?
Why did Lazarus die?
Why did Jesusstay away for 2 (t*o) more days insteadof going to his friend at once?
How would you feel if a closefriend did not come to your assistance'.
Why did Mary stay at home?
Was Martha chiding Jezus?
What is the state of Martha's faith?
Where in the story did Jesusexhibit strength?

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Why did Jezussay,"Father I thank you that you have heardme?"o

The shortestsentencein the Bible canbe found in this lesson.What is it?
Find the meaningof the following words:
Miracle Beiieve Mourn VlessageFaith
.

Prayer
o Think about the story of Lazarus and composea prayer of your own.

Copy this circle and the rays into your notebook.Chooseone of thesequalitiesPrepare a danceor a mime to show that qualiry'

STORY
A man namedLazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and
her sisterMartha. So the sisterssentword to Jesus."Lord, the one you love is sick-"
for
When he heardthis, Jesussaid, "This sicknesswill not end in death.No it i'siot
God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it."
Jesusloved Martha, her sisterMary andLazarus,yet when he heardthat
to his
Lazaruswas sick, he stayedwhere he was for two more days. Then he said
..Let us go back to Judea.Our friend Lazarus hasfallen asleep,but I am going
disciples,
to wake him uP."
W-henhe arrived in Bethany, Jesusfound that Lazarus had already been dead
him, but
for four days. When Martha heard that Jesuswas coming, she went out to meet
Mary stayed at home..Lord, Martha said to Jesus,"if you had been here, my brother would not
said to
have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask-" Jesus
her, "Your brother will rise again-"
Martha answered,"I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last
in me will
day.,,Jesussaidto her, "I am the resurrectionand the life. He who believes
never die. Do You believethis?"
"YeS, Lord," she told hin1 "I believethat you are the Christ, the Son of
God, who was come into the world-"
is
After sayrngthis, shewent and called her sisterMary aside."The teacher
here," she said," and he is asking for you'"
When Mary reachedthe place where Jesuswas and saw llim, shefell at his
feet and said, "Lord, if you had beenhere, my brother would not have died-"
When Jesussaw her weeping, and the Jewswho had come along with her
also weeping, he was deeplymoved in spirit and -- -Jesuswept'

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When he saidthis, Jesuscalled in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" The
deadman cameout, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen. Jesussaid to them,
"Take offthe grave clothesand let him go."

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THE HEALNG OF THE BLII{D BEGGAR

Unit Theme: The lYfiracles

Topic: The Healing of the Blind Beggar

Class: StandardOne
General Objectives: At the end of the unit pupils will be able to:
Know the story of the miracle.
Cognitive:
Understandthe miracleperformedby JesusChrist.
Appreciatethe authority and power of JesusChrist.
Affective:
Realizethat they can call upon JesusChrist at all times.
Expressthemselvesmusically and dramatisallythrough
Psychomotor:
movement.
Specific Objectives:
1. Relate in their own words the story of the miracle7. Explain God's desirefor wholenessfor God's people.
3. Dernonstratean understandingof God's responseto humanneed.
Previous Knowledge:
' Pupils are aware of JesusChrist and His teachings.
. They can differentiate between fantasy and reality.
. They have someknowledge of the miraclesthat JesusChrist performed.
' They would haveheard of the amazingthings that JesusChrist did.
List of Lessons:
1. Miracles
2. Story of the Blind Beggar
3. Faith
4 Litany
TeachingResources:
Good News Bible
Worship Time with Kids by Cindy Dingwall
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Leader:

Jesusfed five thousandpeople!

Children:

Otr,wow! It's a miracle!

Leader.

Jesusmadea blind man see!

Children.

Oh, wow! It's a miracle!

Leader.

Jesuscalmeda raging storm!

Children:

Oh, wow! It's a miracle!

Leader:

Jezuswalked on water!

Children:

Oh, wow! It's a miracle!

Leader:

Jesusturned .ryaterinto wine!

Children:

Oh, wow! It's a miracle!

Leader:

Jesusrose from the dead!

Children.

Otr, wow! It's a miracle!

Leader:

Jesuslives forever!

Children:

Oh. wow! It's a miracle!

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THE HEALNG OF THE BLIND BEGGAR

Unit Theme: The Miracles
Topic: The Healing of the Blind Beggar
Class: StandardTwo
General Objectives:
A miracle is a rare and wonderful event, beyond the power of man or the common course
of narure. This unit will explore the qualities of Christ andthe extra-ordinary acts he
performed during his life on earth. Children will learn the value of prayer and faith. The
theme will also help pupilsto understandthe act of miraclesand fulfilling of prayers.
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uogrutlve:
o Know the story The Healing of the Blind Beggar
o Know miraclesof Christ
o Know the Biblical referenceof the Unit.
Affestive:
o Develop an appreciationfor the role of prayer in our lives.
o Develop sympatheticattitudes for people who experiencedistress and continue to
show faith.
o Learn to co-oPeratein grouPsPsychomotor
o Develop fine and gross motor skills from the activities designedin the unit.
Specific Objectives:
1. Relate in their own words, the story of the miracle.
2. Explain God's desirefor wholenessfor Christians.
3. Demonstratean understandingof God's responseto hurnanneedsPreviout
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1. The story of the miracle2. What is a miracle?
3. Faith and the ast of Prayer
4. Dramatisethe story of the miracleResourceMaterials
Biblical referencechart, copy of the story, pupoet, sentencestrips. rniracle definition
chart, pictures,flashcards,Bristol board, markers, necessarystatiofl&Y, scripts.

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andcirclethe wordsfrom the verse:

"Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee." (Luke 18:42)

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TOPIC:

The Story of the Blind BeggarThe Miraculous Life of Christ

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Topic: Jesus'Entry into Jerusalem
Class: Seniors/Juniors
Previous Knowledge and Experience
Pupils:
- areaccustomedto listeningto stories.
- can repeat storiesin their own words
- know about Jesus' intended}vfinistry

LessonPlans:

Topic

Behavioural
Objectives

Teaching Strategies

Learning Activities

/esson
Lesson1

Jesus'
Entry into
Jerusalem

At the end of the

lessonpupilswill:
-Recall the events
of Jesus' entry into
Jerusalem

Teacherwill:

-Dramatize the story

as it is read to
higtrlight the
excitement felt by the
people of Jerusalem
- Explain why the
Questionpupils about
ways in which people
Sundaybefore
showed they were
Easter is called
happy to seeJesus
Palm Sunday
Have pupils discuss
Understandthe
why they think the
responseof the
Jews to Jezus'entry people were happyto
seeJesus. Give them
any additional
information they may
need to better
understand
-exhibit memory
-Recite memory
verse on sentence
verse.
strip.

Pupilswill:
- Listen to the story
as read

-Answer questions

Discussthe issuesraised

-state memory verse"See your Kittg comesto

you, gentle and riding on
a donkev"

Closure
Recap main points of the lesson
Indicate that Jesus used came to the Jews as a Spiritual King and not a earthiy kittg
Indicate that humility is not a sign of weakness and this is demonstrated in the memory
passage

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Evaluation
Repeat fue Memory Verse
"See your King comesto you, gentie and riding on a donkey"
THE STORY:
Matthew 2L 1-11

L4-L1

As they approachedJerusalemand cameto Bethphageonthe Mount of Olives, Jesussent

two disciples,sayingto thenq "Go to the village aheadof you, and at once you will find a
donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyonesays
anythingto you, tell him that the Lord needsthem, and he will send them right away."
This took placeto fulfil what was spokenthrough the prophet: "Say to the Daughterof
Zion, 'See,your king comesto you, gentleand riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a
donkey.'" The discipleswent and did as Jesushad instructedthem. They brought the
donkey and the colt, placedtheir cloaks on them, and Jesussat on them.
A very large crowd spreadtheir cloaks on the road, while others cut branchesfrom the
trees and spreadthem on the road. The crowds that went aheadof him and those that
followed shouted,"Hosannato the Son of David!" "Blessedis he who comesinthe name
of the Lord!" "Hosannain the highest!" When JesusenteredJerusalem,the whole ciry
was stirred and asked,"Who is this?" The crowds answered,"This is Jesus,the prophet
from Nazareth in Galilee." The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he
healedthem. But when the chief priestsand the teashersof the law saw the wonderful
things he did and the children shouting in the temple area,"Hosannato the Son ofDavid,"
they were indignant. "Do you hear what these children are saying?"they asked him.
'From the lips of children and infantsyou
"Yes," repliedJesus,"haveyou never read,"
have perfectedpraise'?"And he left them and went out of the ctty to Bethany, where he
spentthe night.
Bible References
Matthew 21'.1-11, 14-17
Mark11.1-10
8
Luke 19:28-3
Other Background Information
The Sundaybefore Easter is known asPalm Sunday.It is the beginning of Holy Week. It
celebratesJesus'triumphant entry into Jerusalemon the back of a donkey. Great crowds
of peoplethronged the streetswaving palm branchesto welcome Him. The people
shouted "Hosanna"and laid their cloaks and palm branchesfrom the nearbytrees in His
path.
JesusentersJerusalemriding a donkey rather than a horse which signifiesthe peacefull
nature of his entry. People are expectinga king and surrenderthemselvesto his authority
by taking their cloaks offand layrng it on the ground. ThePalm branchessigni$ the
expectationof a militarv victorv of their kitg over the occupyingRomans.Jesusis
enteringJerusalemto bring Peaceand forgivenessto the world by taking the sin of the
world upon Himself - a Spiritual King. But Peoplewere seekinga worldly and physical
kinq.

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MAKING A PALIVI SUNDAY PAPER CROSS

1. Cut a strip of paper 14 inchesby '/, inch. (You canget this from a sheetof 8712"x14"
paper)

2. Fold it in half

3. Fold it in half aeain

4, Fold it in half yet again.

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13. Use thin strip to securethe crossas shown below

14 Turn cross around to view the front of

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Unit Theme: The Passion
Topic: The Cleansingof the TemPle
Class: Juniors
PreviousKnowledge:
* RecognizeJesusas the Son of God* Relatethe idea of Jesusas the Messiah.
* Explain the eventsof Paim SundaY
General ObjectivesAt the end of the unit pupils will be able to:
l. Relatethe Story of the Cleansingof the Temple in their own words2. Discussthe significanceof the actionsof Jezus.
3. Demonstratean understandingof the role and purpose of a church building in
worship.

Topic Rationale:
be fully
The Church's aim being concernedwith salvation and the things to come cannot
of a
form
attained except in the new world. But the Church is present here and now in the
is both a
body of people who form the growing nucleus of God's family. The Church
company
in
visible assembly and spiritual comrnunity, moving onwards through this life
greatly help
with the whole of humanity. Through its whole community the Church can
man's
towards giving the family and individual man a deeper significance, restoring
dignity and strengtheningthe bonds of society'

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THF. STORY
Jesuswas very angry becausemen were trying to rnakea lot of money
from the people r,vhowent come to the temple to worship God. Men were selling buils
and sheep and doves right there at the temple. Do you know why? It is becausethe
Israelitesneed animalsand birds' to sacrificeto God. The Israelitesbelieved that God's
law said that r.vhenan Israelite did wrong, he should make an offering to God. Axd there
were other times, too, when Israeliteshad to make offerings. But where could an Israelite
get birds and animalsto offer to God?
. Some Israelitesowned birds and animals.So they could offer these.But many Israelites
didn't own any animalsor birds And others lived so far away from Jerusalemthey
couldn't bring one of their animalsto the temple- So the people came here and bought the
animalsor birds they needed.But thesemen were chargingthe people too much money.
They \,verecheatingthe people.Besidesthat, they should no be selling .ight there in God's
temple.
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money and scatteredtheir coins.Also, he made a whip from ropes and drove all the
animalsout of the temple. He commandedthe men who were selling the doves "Take
them out of here. Stop making my Father'shouse aplace for making a lot of money."

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THT LAST S{JPPER

Unit Theme: The Passion
Topic: The Last Supper
Class:Juniors
Previous Knowledge And Experience
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- how to listento stories.
- how to retell storiesin their own words.

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Relate in their own words the story of The Last Supper.
Discussthe instructionsof Jesusfor the celebrationof the Eucharist.
Explain the lessonsof servicein the life of a disciple of Jesus.

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if he had not been born." Then Judas,who was betrayingHim, answeredand said,
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body." Then He took the cup, and gave thanksjahd gave it to them, saying, "Drink from
it, ail of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant,which is shed for many for the
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THE STORY OF JSSUS' CRI]CIFIXIOI\

Tukenfrom Illathew 26:36-75and fuIathew27:1-56

Jesusat Gethsemane
Then Jesuswent with them to a placecalled Gethsemane,and he saidto his disciples,
"Sit here,while I go yonderand pray."

And takingwith him Peterandthetvio sonsofZebedee,he beganto be sorrowfuland

troubled.
Then he saidto therq "My soul is very sorro*fi:I, evento death;remainhere,and
watchwith me."
And going a little farther he fell on his face andprayed,"My Father,if it be possible,
not asI will, but asthou wilt."
let this cup passfrom me;nevertheless,
And he cameto the disciplesandfoundthemsleeping;andhe saidto Peter,"So,
could you not watch with me one hour?
Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptationithe spirit indeedis willing'
but the fleshis weak."
Again, for the secondtime, he went away andprayed,"My Father,if this carmotpass
unlessI drink it, thy will be done."
And againhe cameandfound themsleeping,for their eyeswere heavy.
So,leavingthem again,he went away and prayedfor the third time, sayingthe sarne
wordsThen he cameto the disciplesand saidto them, "Are you still sleepingand taking
your rest?Behold,the hour is at hand,andthe Son of manis betrayedinto thehands
of sinners.
Rise'ler us begoing;see,my betrayeris at hand."
While he was sill speaking,Judascame,one of the twelve, andwith him a great
crowdwith swordsandclubs,from the chiefpriestsandthe eldersofthe people.
Now the beuayerhad given them a sign, saying,"The oneI shallkiss is the man;
-- :- - - -- seizehim."
And he cameup to Jesusat onceandsaid,"Hail,Master!" And he kissedhim.
Jesussaidto him, "Friend,why areyou here?"Then they cameup and laid handson
JesusandseizedhimAnd behold,one ofthose who were with Jesusstretchedout his handand drew his
sword, and struck the slaveof ttre high priest, and cut offhis earThenJesussaidto him, "Put your sword backinto its place;for all who take the
swordwill perishby the sword.
Do you think that I cannotappealto my Father,and he will at once sendme more
thantwelvelegionsof angels?
be fulfilled,that it mustbe so?"
But how thenshouldthe scriDtures
At that hour Jesussaidto the crowds, "Have you comeout as againsta robber,with
swordsand clubsto captureme?Day after dayI sat in the templeteaching,andyou
did not seizeme.

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But all this hastakenplace,that the scripturesof the prophetsmightbe fulfilled."

Ihen all the disciplesforsookhim andfled.

JesusFacesthe Sanhedrin
Then those who had seizedJesusled him to Caiaphasthe high priest, where the
scribesand the eldershad gathered.
But Peter followed him at a distance,as far asthe courtyard of the high priest, and
going inside he sat with the guards to seethe end.
Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false testimony againstJesusthat
they might put him to death,
but they found none, though many false witnessescame forward. At last fwo came
forward
and said, "This fellow said,'I am ableto destroythe temple of God, and to build it in
three days-"'
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And the high priest stood up and said, "Have you no answerto make?What is it that
thesemen testi$i againstyou?"
But Jesuswas silent. And the high priest said to him, "I adjure you by the living God,
tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.'r
Jesussaid to hiilL "You have said so. But I tell you, hereafteryou will seethe Son of
man seatedat the right hand of Power, and corningon the clouds of heaven."
Then the high priest tore his robes, and said, "He has uttered blasphemy.Why do we
still needwitnesses?You have now heard his blasphemy.
What is your judgment?" They answered,"He deservesdeath."
Then they spat in his face, and struck him; and some slappedhim,
saying,"Prophesyto us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?"

PeterDeniesJesus
iiovr Peter was sitting outsitle in the courtyard.-Anda maid came up ro him, and said,
"You also were with Jesusthe Galilean-"
But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean."
And when he went out to the porch, another maid saw hir4 and she said to the
bysta.nders,"This man was with Jesusof Nazareth. "
And again he denied it with an oat\ "I do not know the man."
After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Petel "Certainly you are also
one ofthem, for your accentbetraysyou."
Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know the man.n
And immediatelythe cock crowed.
And Peter rememberedthe saying of Jezus,"Before the cock crows, you will denyme
three times. " And he went out and weot bitterlv.

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Vlatth rw 27
JesusEtandedover to Pontius Pilate
counsei
When morning came,all the chief priests and the eldersof the people took
againstJesusio Put him to death'
governorand they bound him and led him away and deliveredhim to Pilate the
back
When Judas,his betrayer, sa'wthat he was condemned,he repented and brought
the thirty piecesof silver to the chief priestsand the elders,
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us?
saying, have sinnedin betraying innocent blood. " They said, "What is that to
Seeto it yourself-"
and
And throwing down the piecesof silver in the temple,he departed;and he went
hangedhimself.
into
But the chief priests,taking the pieces of silver, said, "It is not lawful to put them
the treasury,sincethey are blood money'"
inSo they took counsel,and bought with them the pottet's field, to bury strangers
Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day.
they
Then was fulfilled what had beenspoken by the prophet Jeremiah,saying, "And
took the thirty piecesof silver, the price of him on whom a price had been set by
some of the sons of Israel,
and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord directed me-"

JesusFacesPilate
Now Jesusstood before the governor; and the governor askedhim, "Are you the King
of the Jews?"Jesussaid, "You have said so."
But when he was accusedby the chief priests and elders,he made no answer.
Then pilate said to hinL "Do you not hear how many things they testify againstyou?"
But he gave him no ansrl/er,not even to a single charge;so that the governor
wonderedgreatlY-

JesusTakes the Piace of Rarabbas

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Now at the feast the governor was accustomedto releasefor the crowd any one
prisonerwhom theYwantedAnd they had then a notorious prisoner, called BarabbasSo when theyhad gathered,Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release
for you, Barabbasor Jesuswho is called Christ?"
For he knew that it was out of envy that they had deliveredhim up.
Besides,while he was sitting on the judgment seat,his wife sent word to him, "Have
nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have sufferedmuch over him today in a
dream."
Now the chief priestsancithe elderspersuadedthe peopleto ask for Barab'basand
destroyJesus.
The governor again said to thern, "Vlhich of the fwo do you want me to releasefor
you?" And they said,"Barabbas-"

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Pilate saidto them, "Then what shall I do with Jesuswho is called Christ?" They all
said, "Let him be crucified."
And he said, "Why, lvhat evil hashe done?"But they shouted all the more, "Let him
be crucified.tt
So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was begirming,
he took water and washedhis handsbefore the crowd, saying, "f am innocent of this
man'sblood; seeto it yourselves.
"
And all thepeople answered,"His blood be on us and on our children!"
Then he releasedfor them Barabbas,and having scourgedJesus,deliveredhim to be
crucified.

The SoldiersMock Jesus

Then the soldiersof the governor took Jesusinto the praetoriunr,and they gathered
the whole battalion before him.
And they strippedhim and put a s-cglet robe upon him,
and plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on his head, and put a reed in his right hand.
And kneelingbefore him they mocked hirn, sayrng 'Hail, King ofthe Jews!"
And they spatupon him, and took the reed and struck him on the head.
And when they had mocked hirr\ they stripped him of the robe, and put his own
clothes on hirq and led him away to crucify him.

The King on a Cross at Golgotha

As they went out, they cameupon a man of Cyrene, Simon by name;this man they
compelledto carry his cross.
And when they cameto a place called Golgotha (which meansthe place of a skull),
they offered him wine to drink, mingled with gall; but when he tasted it, he would not
drink it.
And when they had crucified him, they divided his garmentsamong them by casting
lots;
then they sat down and kept watch over him there.
And over his head they put the chargeagainsthim, which read, "This is Jesusthe
Kitrg of the Jews."
Then rwo robberswere crucified with hinL one on the right and one on the left.
And those who passedby derided him, wagging their heads
and saying, "You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save
yourselfl If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross."
So also the chief priests,with the scribesand elders,rnocked him, saying,
"He savedothers;he cannot savehimself He is tJreKing of Israel; let him come
down now from the cross,and we will believein him
He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desireshi-, for he said, 'l am the
Son of God."'
And the robberswho were crucified with him also reviled him in the sameway.

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JesusDieson the Cross

Now from the sbch hour therewas darknessover all the land until the ninth hourAxd aboutthe ninth hour Jesuscried with a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, ia'ma sabachtha'ni?"that is, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsakenme?"
And someof the bystandersheanng it said, "This man is calling Elijah-"
And one of them at once ran andtook a sponge,filled it with vinegar, and put it on a
reed, and gave it to him to drink'
But the others said, "Wait, let us seewhether Elijah will come to savehim."
And Jesuscried aganwith a loud voice and yielded up his spiritAnd behold,the curtain of the temple was torn in fwo, from top to bottom; and the
earth shook, and the rocks were split;
the tombs also were opened, and manybodies of the saintswho had fallen asleep
were raised,
and coming out of the tombs after his resurrectionthey went into the holy city and
appearedto manY.
the
When the centurion and thosewho \,verewith hin\ keeping watch over Jesus,saw
was
earthquakeand what took place,they were filled with awe, and said, "Truly this
the Son of God!"
There were also manylvomen there, looking on from afar,who had followed Jesus
from Galilee,ministeringto him, amongwhom were Mary Magdalene,and Mary the
mother of Jamesand Joseph,and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

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T H E B U R I A LO F J E S U S

Topic: The Burial of Jesus

Class: Juniors
Previous knorvledge
Pupils (know)
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how to sharesnacks,toys, pencils and food.

cancooperatein groups.
how to listento stories.
how to retell storiesin their own words.

Objectives
At the end of this lessonstudentswill be able to:
. recall the eventsof the crucifixion leading up to the burial.
o describethe burial proceduresof the Jews.
o recall the eventsof the burial of Jesus.

THE STORY

JesusIs Buried
There was a rich man namedJosephhe was a follower of Jesus.In the eveningof the day
Jesuswas crucified he went to Pilate (the Roman Governor) and begged: 'Let me take the
body of Jesusdown from the cross and bury it.' Pilategave Josephpermission.Joseph
took Jesus'body down from the cross.A man namedNicodemushelpedJosephto take
the Jesus'bodydown frcm cross.NicodemusalsobrougJrtamixfure of myrrh and spices
so and they wrapped it in linen *'ittr the spices.They then placed it in Joseph'svery own
tomb, which had beendug out in the rock-face. They then rolled a large stone in front of
the entranceof the tomb.

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Activifv:
SolvePuzzle
Evaluation:
At the endof the lessonpupilswiilOrally answer questtons:
1. Who askedfor Jesus'bodY?
2. Who did he ask for Jesus'bodY?
3. What did he do with Jesus' bodY?
4 Where did Put Jesus'bodY?

Resources:

The Bible

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