Recognising and accepting Jesus as Saviour for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 10
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Jesus Our Saviour, Brother and Friend
Focal competence: Recognising and accepting Jesus as their saviour
Key competencies/values: Communication; Information Literacy
Skills:

• Explaining the saving acts of Jesus

Previous Lesson: Saving acts of Jesus
Topic: Jesus Our Saviour: Response
Subject Matter: Recognising, accepting Jesus as Saviour

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Explain a Christian response to Jesus as Saviour.
• State ways a pupil can show gratitude to Jesus.

Affective Domain

• Show willingness to accept Jesus as Saviour.
• Express gratitude for Jesus’ saving acts.

Psychomotor Domain

• Recite the memory verse.
• Demonstrate simple acts of obedience to Jesus.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Christian Religious Studies for Primary 1, by A.O. Adeyemi et al.
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Charts on the saving acts of Jesus
• Picture of the empty tomb of Jesus
• Relevant Bible-story pictures or memory-verse chart
• Suitable songs or audio where appropriate

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the importance of responding to Jesus’ love and sacrifice. It enables them to grasp that accepting Jesus as Saviour involves not just belief, but also showing gratitude and obedience in their daily lives. This understanding forms a foundation for their spiritual growth.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils know who Jesus is and some of His saving acts, such as dying on the cross and rising from the dead.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Jesus Our Saviour: Response

Review of Jesus as Saviour

Jesus is the Son of God who came to save us from our sins. He died on the cross for our sins and rose again on the third day. His death and resurrection show His great love for us and make it possible for us to have eternal life.

Appropriate Christian Responses to Jesus as Saviour

When we understand what Jesus did for us, we should respond to Him in certain ways. These responses include:

1. Faith: Believing in Jesus and trusting Him to save us.
2. Gratitude: Being thankful for His love and sacrifice.
3. Obedience: Doing what Jesus tells us in the Bible.
4. Love: Loving Jesus and showing love to others.
5. Following Jesus: Living our lives in a way that pleases Him.

Ways a Pupil Can Show Gratitude to Jesus

Pupils can show gratitude to Jesus by:

1. Praying to Him and thanking Him.
2. Reading their Bible and learning about Him.
3. Obeying their parents and teachers.
4. Being kind to their friends and classmates.
5. Sharing the good news of Jesus with others.
6. Helping those in need.

Memory Verse

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

Bible Reading

Romans 10:9-10

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Storytelling, Recitation, Singing

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to recall what they learned about Jesus as Saviour in the previous lesson. The teacher then introduces the topic by asking, “How do we show someone we are thankful for a big gift?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and share their ideas on showing thanks.

Learning Point: Activating prior knowledge

Step 2: Review Jesus as Saviour

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Visual Aid

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses charts and pictures to remind pupils about Jesus’ saving acts, such as His death on the cross and His resurrection. The teacher emphasizes that Jesus did this because He loves us very much.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation.

Learning Point: Jesus’ saving acts

Step 3: Introduce Christian Responses

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that because Jesus saved us, we need to respond to Him. The teacher introduces the idea of responding with faith, gratitude, and obedience.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and participate in a brief discussion about what it means to respond to someone.

Learning Point: Concept of Christian response

Step 4: Discuss Specific Responses

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses each response: faith (believing in Jesus), gratitude (being thankful), obedience (doing what He says), love (loving Him and others), and following Jesus (living for Him). The teacher uses simple examples relevant to pupils’ lives.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and give simple examples of how they can show faith, gratitude, obedience, and love.

Learning Point: Specific Christian responses

Step 5: Ways to Show Gratitude

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Brainstorming/Practical Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to suggest ways they can show gratitude to Jesus every day. The teacher guides them to think about praying, obeying parents, being kind, and sharing.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils suggest ways to show gratitude, and the teacher writes them on the board.

Learning Point: Showing gratitude to Jesus

Step 6: Memory Verse and Bible Reading

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recitation/Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the memory verse (John 3:16) and leads the pupils in reciting it several times. The teacher also reads Romans 10:9-10 from the Bible.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the memory verse after the teacher and listen to the Bible reading.

Learning Point: Bible verse and reading

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What did Jesus do to save us?
2. Mention one way a Christian can respond to Jesus as Saviour.
3. How can you show gratitude to Jesus?
4. Recite our memory verse.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding Christian responses

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes into their notebooks, focusing on the Christian responses and ways to show gratitude.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds pupils that Jesus loves them and wants them to respond to His love with faith, gratitude, and obedience. The teacher encourages them to practice these responses daily.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and affirm their understanding.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidation

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. Write down our memory verse (John 3:16).
2. Name two ways you can show gratitude to Jesus this week.

Lesson Keywords

• Saviour – Someone who saves people from danger or sin.
• Response – How we react or answer to something.
• Faith – Believing in Jesus and trusting Him.
• Gratitude – Being thankful for something.
• Obedience – Doing what you are told.
• Love – A strong feeling of care and affection.

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will use more visual aids and simple actions to demonstrate responses like obedience and kindness. For faster learners, the teacher can ask them to think of other Bible stories where people showed gratitude or faith to Jesus.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: “Jesus Our Saviour Primary 1” or “Christian response to Jesus for kids”.

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have your Holy Bible, charts depicting Jesus’ saving acts, and a memory verse chart ready. Begin by engaging pupils with a simple question about showing thanks to set the stage for understanding responses to Jesus. Guide the discussion on Christian responses using clear, age-appropriate language and relatable examples. Encourage pupils to actively participate and share their thoughts. When teaching the memory verse, use repetition and a clear chart to help with memorization. During the note-taking stage, supervise pupils to ensure they copy the main points correctly. Provide individual support to weaker learners and encourage faster learners to think more deeply about the practical applications of the lesson. Always check for understanding throughout the lesson by asking questions and observing pupil engagement.