First Term Lesson Note for Week Two
Class : Primary Two
Subject : Christian Religious Studies
Topic : Prayer (Meaning and importance)
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
Christian Religious Studies for Primary Schools, Book 2.
Lagos State Unified schemes of work for lower Primary, (Primary 1 – 3)
Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing the the meaning and importance of prayer.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Define Prayer
ii. Identify places we can pray.
ii. State the importance of prayer.
Content :
Prayer is a special way of talking to God. We all are children of God. He loves us and knows our needs. Prayer is very good for Christians because it makes us to be closer to God.
Places Where we can Pray
There is no place we cannot pray. It is good to always commit our ways into the hands of God. We can pray everywhere, at home, in the office, at school, and at the church.
Importance of Prayer
1. Prayer keeps us out of trouble.
2. Prayer helps us to receive gift from God.
3. Prayer builds our relationship with God.
4. Prayer helps us to fight spiritual powers.
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : Revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking them questions.
Step 2 : Introduces the new topic by defining prayers a
Step 3 : Identify and list the places we can pray.
Step 4 : State the importance of prayer in our lives.
Evaluation :
1. _____________ is a special way of talking to God. (a) Prayer (b) Causes (c) Player
2. Where can we pray? (a) no where (b) every where
3. We communicate with __________ through prayer. (a) man (b) God (c) parents
4. We pray to God to keep us out of trouble. (a) True (b) False (c) Not sure
5. Mention three places where we can pray. ________________, _______________ and ___________________.
Conclusion : At the end of the lesson learners were able to answer the questions correctly.
Assignment :
1. Mention three importance of prayers.
i. _________________________________________
ii. ________________________________________
iii. _______________________________________