PRIMARY THREE
TERM THREE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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WEEK 2 Lesson 1
Spellings
1. Christmas
2. Ash Wednesday
3. Palm Sunday
4. Holy Thursday
5. Good Friday
JESUS GIVES US THE HOLY SPIRIT
Read;
John 4:15-18
1. Jesus promised us the Holy Spirit.
2. The Holy Spirit is the helper Jesus promised to his disciples.
3. Why did Jesus promise the Holy Spirit to the disciples?
To guide them.
To comfort them.
To give them power.
To teach them.
4. The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus’ disciples on Pentecost day.
Activity
Learners read John 4:15-18 and discuss the importance of the Holy Spirit to
people today.
Exercise
1. Who said,’’ behold I send you a helper.’’
2. Which helper was promised?
3. Give two reasons why Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit.
4. On which day did the Holy Spirit come on the apostles?
WEEK 2 Lesson 2
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Spellings
1. Easter Sunday
2. Ascension day
3. Pentecost day
4. Martyrs’ day
5. Assumption day
Events that happened on Pentecost day
Read:
Act 2;1-4
There was a loud voice from heaven.
The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in form of flames of fire.
They started speaking different tongues or languages.
Peter started preaching.
Activity
Learners read Acts 2 and sing a song about Pentecost (Fire, fire follow me)
Exercise
1. In which form did the Holy Spirit come on the disciples?
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2. Name any event that happened on the Pentecost day.
3. Who preached on the Pentecost day?
4. Draw, frame and color the Holy Spirit coming upon the disciples.
WEEK: 2 Lesson 3
Spellings
1. apostle
2. disciple
3. holy
4. spirit
5. tongue
How the Holy Spirit helped the early Christian
Read;
Acts3:38-47
1. Ways how the Holy Spirit helped the apostles.
To preach the word of God.
To live and share things together.
To perform miracles.
To endure hardships
To speak to leaders without fear.
2. How the Holy Spirit helps us today.
To know what is right and wrong.
Gives us hope in times of trouble.
Protects us from sin and Satan.
Guides us in prayer and worship.
To endure hardships.
Activity
Learners read Acts 3:38-47 and discuss how the Holy Spirit has helped the
church today.
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Exercise
1. State two ways how the Holy Spirit helped the first Christians.
2. How does the Holy Spirit help the Christians today?
WEEK: 3 Lesson 1
Spellings
1. Christ
2. Christmas
3. Christian
4. Bethlehem
5. Nazareth
Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to use them
Read;
1Corinthans 12:1-11
1. There are nine gifts of the holy spirit namely;
Wisdom
Knowledge
Faith
Healing
Working miracles
Prophecy
Speaking new tongues
Interpreting tongues
Knowing a person with an evil spirit( discernment )
2. Activities we do together when guided by the holy spirit:
Reading the Bible.
Praying together
Sharing experiences
Sharing meals
Helping one another.
Activity
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Learners read 1Corinthans 12:1-11 and identify and demonstrate some of
the gifts of the Holy spirit.
Exercise
1. Identify any four gifts of the Holy Spirit.
2. Which gift would you desire to have?
3. Apart from the above, name any other two gifts that God gave us.
WEEK: 3 Lesson 2
Spellings
1. miracles
2. healing
3. knowledge
4. wisdom
5. tongues
THE WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY
1. What is worship?
Worship is a way of praying and showing respect to God.
2. Ways of worshipping God
Read;
Psalms 150:1-6
Offering to God.
Reading the bible.
Singing hymns /religious songs.
Dancing
Waving hands
Playing musical instruments.
Clapping
Jumping
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Activity
Learners read Psalms 150:1-6 and sing a worship song for the Lord.
Exercise
1. What is worship?
2. Give three ways of worshipping God.
3. Draw people worshipping God.
WEEK: 3 Lesson 3
Spellings
1. singing
2. dancing
3. waving
4. clapping
5. worshipping
Why should Christians worship God?
Read;
Psalms 100: 1-5
1. Christians worship God because;
God saved us from sins.
He is our creator.
God is greater than all gods and people
He is the kings of kings.
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He will judge all the people.
He gives us life, food and other needs.
He rules over all the people of the world.
2. Examples of people who worshiped God are;
Jacob
Isaac
King David
King Solomon
Daniel
Activity
Learners read Psalms 100: 1-5 and discuss the reasons why we worship God.
Exercise
1. Identify any two people in the Bible who worshipped God.
2. Give three reasons why we worship God.
WEEK: 4 Lesson 1
Spellings
1. Abraham
2. Isaac
3. Jacob
4. Esau
5. Joseph
PRAYING TO GOD
Read;
Matthew 6: 5-8
1. What is prayer?
Prayer is a way of talking to God
2. What should a Christian do before praying?
Repenting(ask God for forgiveness)
Forgive those who anger him /her.
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Humble himself/her self.
Turn his /her mind towards God.
Kneel down when praying
3. Reasons why people pray to God
To ask for forgiveness.
People ask for protection and wisdom.
People pray to get blessings.
To thank God for what he has done for them.
People pray to get daily needs ;like food, clothes, shelter etc
Activity
Learners read Matthew 6: 5-8 and discuss the reasons why people pray to
God.
-Demonstrating how we pray to God.
Exercise
1. What is prayer?
2. Write two things a Christian should do before praying.
3. Give two reasons why people pray.
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4. Draw yourself praying.
WEEK: 4 Lesson 2
Spellings
1. kneeling
2. praying
3. repenting
4. forgiving
5. forgiveness
PERSONAL PRAYERS
Read;
Matt7: 7 -11
1. What is a personal prayer?
A personal prayer is a prayer said alone / individually.
2. Types of personal prayers
a) Thanks-giving prayer
Is prayer said to thank God for something he has done e.g. healing.
b) Confession prayer
Is a prayer said to ask God to forgiveness.
c) Petition prayer
Is prayer said to ask for daily needs e.g. healing, food, shelter etc.
d) Intercession prayer;
Is a prayer where one prayers for others.
3. When do we pray?
Before a meal
Before sleeping.
After bed
When in troubles
When going for a journey etc.
Activity
Learners read Matt7: 7 -11and and demonstrate how the say different their
personal prayers.
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Exercise
1. Define a personal prayer.
2. Name two types of personal prayers.
3. Which type of prayer is said to ask for forgiveness?
4. Identify any two times when we pray.
WEEK: 4 Lesson 3
Spellings
1. person
2. confess
3. Personal
4. Confessional
5. Thanks-giving
Matthew 6:6-7
1. People who need to be prayed for;
children the leaders
teachers the war victims
the sick parents
the prisoners the dumb and deaf
the mad
2. Places where we can pray from:
-You can pray from anywhere in case you feel to pray.
From the church
Classroom
Bed room
In a vehicle
On a mountain or hill etc
3. Examples of people who prayed God and were answered:
Abraham King David
Jacob Daniel
Jesus Samson
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Ruth Jeremiah etc
Simon Peter
Activity
Learners read Matthew 6:6-7 and identify groups of people who need to be
prayed for.
Exercise
1. Name three groups of people who should be prayed for.
2. Apart from a church, where else can a Christian pray from?
3. What do you know about these people in the Bible?
a. Samson
b. Daniel
WEEK: 5 Lesson 1
Spellings
1. deaf
2. blind
3. dumb
4. churches
5. mountains
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Read;
Matthew 6:9-14
1. What is the Lord’s Prayer?
This is the prayer Jesus taught his apostles.
2. Requests are made in the Lord’s Prayer
God’s kingdom to come.
God’s will to be done.
To give us our daily food. (bread)
To forgive our trespasses.
Not to lead us into temptations.
To deliver us from evil.
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Activity
Learners read Matthew 6:9-14 and recite the Lord’s Prayer.
Exercise
1. Which prayer did Jesus teach his apostles?
2. Identify any two requests made in the Lord’s Prayer.
3. Why did Jesus teach his disciples this prayer?
WEEK: 5 Lesson 2
Spellings
1. feel
2. daily
3. forgive
4. trespasses
5. temptations
THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS
Read;
Matt 5:43-48
1. Jesus teaches us Christian values.
2. What are values?
Values are beliefs about what is right and wrong.
3. Example of Christian values.
Being honest/ faithful.
Being responsible.
Helping others.
Respecting elders.
Loving one another.
Forgiving one another.
4. How Jesus helped others.
He healed the sick.
Jesus fed the hungry.
He raised the dead.
He healed the deaf and the dumb.
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He healed the blind. etc
Activity
Learners read Matt 5:43-48 and discuss the examples of Christian values.
Exercise
1. Name any two Christian values.
2. Mention any two needy groups of people.
3. Identify four ways you can help the needy.
WEEK: 5 Lesson 3
Spellings
1. heal
2. healed
3. faithful
4. helpful
5. careful
Parables taught by Jesus
1. What is a parable?
A parable is a short story with hidden meaning.
2. Examples of parables used by Jesus.
The parable of the sower (Mark 4:1-9)
Parable of the lost son prodigal son (Luke15:11-31)
Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Parable of the ten virgins(Matt25:1-13)
Parable of the lost coin(Luke15:8-10)
Parable of the lost sheep(Luke15:1-7)
Parable of the talents (Matt25:1-13)
Parable of the tenants(Luke20:9-16) etc
3. Jesus used parables because; (Matt 13:10-14)
He didn’t want others to know what he was saying.
For the disciples to understand well.
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To fulfill what was said about him.
Activity
Learners read and listen to the parables told by Jesus.
Exercise
1. Define a parable.
2. Name any two parables in the Bible.
3. Why did Jesus use parables in his teachings?
WEEK: 6 Lesson 1
Spellings
1. story
2. hidden
3. parable
4. meaning
5. teaching
GOD-GIVEN ABILITIES (TALENTS)
Read;
Matt25:13-30
1. What is a talent?
A talent is a gift from God.
2. Examples of talents:
singing
dancing
drama
painting
drawing
Playing games and sports.
Good public speaking.
3. How to use your talent(s) well:
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Never be proud.
Use it to help others.
Use it to glorify God.
Do not hide your talent.
Use your talent to make it perfect.
Use it to earn a living.
Activity
Learners read Matthew 25:13-30 and identify some of the talents that God
gave us.
Exercise
1. What is a talent?
2. Name any two talents God gave us?
3. What is your talent?
4. How can one misuse his/her talent?
WEEK: 6 Lesson 2
Spellings
1. singing
2. dancing
3. painting
4. drawing
5. speaking
The Characteristics of God found in Jesus
Read;
John3:16
1. Children adopt some characteristics from their parents.
2. Jesus also had characteristics from God, his father.
Jesus was loving
He was kind
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Jesus was holy
He had divine power
He was eternal
He knew people’s thoughts.
Jesus knew the past, the present and the future.
Activity
Learners discuss some of the features which showed that Jesus was a son of
God.
Exercises
1. Identify any two things which showed that Jesus was a son of God.
2. Name the three persons in the Trinity.
3. Why did God send his son on earth?
THE END
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