ST. RITA MODEL SCHOOLSSubject: Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK)
Topic: God Wants Us to Work (Types of Work)
Date: 19th – 23rd October
Class: Grade 5
Duration: 35 minutes
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Pupils have seen their parents, teachers, farmers and other people performing different jobs in their homes and communities.
Work is an activity performed by a person to achieve a purpose, provide a service or produce something useful.
Work can be done to earn money, help others, develop skills or meet personal and family needs.
God created human beings and gave them the responsibility to care for the earth and its resources.
In the Bible, God instructed Adam to take care of the Garden of Eden.
Bible reference: Genesis 2:15
The Bible says that God put Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
This teaches us that work is important and that we should take our responsibilities seriously.
Bible reference: 2 Thessalonians 3:10
The Bible also teaches the importance of working and not being deliberately lazy.
There are different types of work people do to meet their needs and contribute to society.
1. Farming
Farming involves growing crops and rearing animals.
Examples of farmers' activities include planting maize, growing vegetables and rearing goats.
2. Teaching
Teaching involves helping people gain knowledge and develop skills.
Teachers educate pupils in schools and help them learn different subjects.
3. Trading
Trading involves buying and selling goods.
Examples include market traders, shopkeepers and wholesalers.
4. Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship involves making or repairing useful items with special skills.
Examples include carpenters, tailors, welders and shoemakers.
5. Professional Work
Professional work involves using specialized knowledge and training to provide services.
Examples include doctors, nurses, lawyers and engineers.
6. Domestic Work
Domestic work involves activities performed to keep a home clean, organized and comfortable.
Examples include cooking, washing clothes, sweeping and arranging the home.
7. Religious Work
Religious work involves serving God and helping people grow spiritually.
Examples include pastors, priests, imams and other religious leaders.
8. Public Service
Public service involves working for government institutions or providing services to the public.
Examples include teachers in public schools, civil servants and sanitation workers.
Work is important for the following reasons:
As Christians, we should:
Memory Verse: Colossians 3:23
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”
This verse teaches us to perform our duties with dedication and a positive attitude.
The teacher asks pupils to mention the jobs their parents, guardians and other people do.
The teacher introduces the topic, God Wants Us to Work.
The teacher explains the meaning of work and reads Genesis 2:15 to show that God gave Adam the responsibility of caring for the Garden of Eden.
The teacher explains different types of work, including farming, teaching, trading, craftsmanship, domestic work and professional work.
Pupils identify people who perform these jobs in their communities.
The teacher explains how work helps people provide for their families, develop their skills and contribute to society.
The teacher discusses the importance of honesty, diligence, responsibility and respect for all honest occupations.
The teacher summarizes the lesson and leads pupils in reciting the memory verse.
The teacher asks pupils the following questions:
The teacher concludes that God wants human beings to work and use their talents responsibly. Work helps us meet our needs, serve others and contribute to society. Pupils should learn to be hardworking, honest and respectful towards people who perform different jobs.
Instruction: Choose the correct answer from options A–D.
1. According to Genesis 2:15, what did God instruct Adam to do in the Garden of Eden?
A. Destroy the garden
B. Work it and take care of it
C. Leave the garden immediately
D. Sell the garden
2. Which of the following is an example of agricultural work?
A. Teaching pupils
B. Treating patients
C. Growing crops
D. Selling clothes
3. A person who makes furniture is called a ______.
A. carpenter
B. doctor
C. farmer
D. teacher
4. Which of the following is an importance of work?
A. It encourages laziness.
B. It causes people to waste their talents.
C. It prevents people from helping others.
D. It helps people meet their needs.
5. According to Colossians 3:23, Christians should perform their duties ______.
A. carelessly
B. dishonestly
C. heartily
D. unwillingly