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