Kinds of Offerings

Grade 1 · Religious and Moral Education

Semester 2 | Period 6 | Week 34

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Subject: Religious and Moral Education

Semester: 2

Period: 6

Week: 34

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 34
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 34, Period 6
Topic: Kinds of Offerings
Sub-topic: General offering, tithe, prayer offering

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Understand the different types of offerings and why they are given.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know: People give gifts or money as part of worship.

Instructional Materials
Pictures of tithes, storybooks, chalkboard, flashcards.

Lesson Development – ABC Model

A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks learners to share any gifts they have given to God or family.

 

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Explanation & Activities:
The teacher explains the different kinds of offerings:

  • General offering: A gift or contribution given to God to show love, gratitude, or support for the church or community.
  • Tithe: One-tenth of a person’s income or resources given to God, often to support religious activities or help others.
  • Prayer offering: Gifts or contributions given as part of worship, accompanied by prayers or thanksgiving.
  • The teacher gives examples of each offering, such as putting money in a collection box, helping someone in need, or bringing food to church.
  • Practical activity: Learners draw pictures of themselves giving offerings or role-play giving a tithe or gift during worship.
  • Discuss why giving offerings is important: to show gratitude, obey God, help others, and support the community.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded):

  • Listen carefully to the teacher’s explanations.
  • Draw a picture showing the type of offering they learned about (general, tithe, or prayer offering).
  • Participate in role-play, pretending to give an offering during worship.
  • Discuss reasons why people give offerings and share personal examples of giving at home or school.
  • Repeat key points after the teacher:
    • “I give offerings to show love and thankfulness to God.”
    • “Tithes and gifts help the church and others.”

 

Assessment Checks:
The teacher checks learners’ understanding by asking:

  1. Name three types of offerings.
  2. What is a general offering?
  3. What is a tithe, and why is it given?
  4. What is a prayer offering?
  5. Why is giving offerings important?

The teacher observes learners’ drawings, role-plays, and discussions to ensure comprehension.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed):

  • Offerings are a way to show gratitude, love, and obedience to God.
  • General offerings: gifts given to God, often to help the church or community.
  • Tithes: one-tenth of income given to God to support religious work and help others.
  • Prayer offerings: given during worship as an expression of thanks or devotion.
  • Giving offerings teaches generosity, responsibility, and faithfulness.
  • Practical activities like drawing and role-play help learners internalize the concept.

 

Assignment (For Learners):

  1. Draw a picture of giving a general offering or tithe.
  2. Ask a parent to help you identify one way to give as a prayer offering.
  3. Practice saying aloud: “I give offerings to God with love and thankfulness.”

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Offerings can be general gifts, tithes, or prayers, all given to honor God.

Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Learners identify one type of offering and explain it.
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.

Assignment (Expanded): Practice giving a small offering at home with parental guidance.

Follow-up Activity: Share experiences of giving offerings in the next class.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Use drawings, role-play, and discussion to meet all learners’ needs.

Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low