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5.1 The Holy Spirit

Christian Religious Education · Grade 8 · 7 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • Meaning of the Day of Pentecost
  • The outpouring of the Holy Spirit: Acts 2:1-11
  • Key points on Pentecost using a chart or digital device
  • Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Galatians 5:22-23
  • Ways Christians exemplify the fruit of the Holy Spirit
  • Church activities learners take part in; importance of participating
  • Depending on the guidance of the Holy Spirit in daily life

What you will be able to do

  • describe the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost
  • analyse ways Christians exemplify the fruit of the Holy Spirit
  • take part in church activities to foster responsibility
  • explain the importance of participating in Church activities
  • desire to be guided by the Holy Spirit in daily life

Key questions

“Why should you depend on the Holy Spirit?”

Lessons

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  1. Meaning of the Day of Pentecost
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Brainstorm the meaning of the Day of Pentecost as the feast when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the waiting church.
  2. The outpouring in Acts 2:1-11
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Read Acts 2:1-11 and describe the outpouring of the Holy Spirit: together, wind, fire, languages, the nations hear.
  3. Key points on Pentecost
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Write key points on the Day of Pentecost using a chart or digital device, and watch a vetted clip if available.
  4. Fruit of the Holy Spirit
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Read Galatians 5:22-23, list the fruit on flashcards, and see fruit as character the Spirit grows.
  5. Ways Christians exemplify the fruit
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Analyse six ways Christians show the fruit at home, school and church, sort flashcards, and journal privately.
  6. Participating in church activities
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Buzz church activities Grade 8 can join and explain why participating fosters responsibility and belonging.
  7. Depend on the Holy Spirit
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Share how learners depend on the Spirit's guidance and answer why: power, fruit, guide and presence in daily life.