Grade 2 CRE The Holy Bible – The Importance Of Obeying Parents Notes

• By the end of the lesson, the learner will be able to recite the memory verse: “Children, obey your parents” (Ephesians 6:1) with help.
• List at least three reasons why we should obey our parents (safety, love, God’s command).
• Show through a short role-play one way to obey a parent at home or at school.
• Tell one Bible story or example that teaches respect for parents.

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.” — Ephesians 6:1 (simple)

Obeying parents means listening to them and doing what they ask when it is good and safe. It means showing respect and love every day.

• Parents keep us safe (for example: hold hands when crossing the road or when boarding a matatu).
• Parents care for us and teach us what is right (school work, hygiene, prayer).
• God tells us to obey and honour our parents (Exodus 20:12).
• Obeying brings peace at home and helps family life to be happy.

• When mama asks you to wash your hands before eating — you wash them.
• When papa asks you to put on your school uniform — you do it.
• If an elder tells you to sit quietly during church service — you listen.
• When told to come home before dark (curfew) — you obey to stay safe.

1. Teacher reads the memory verse aloud. Pupils repeat line by line (choral response).
2. Story time: Tell a short story about a child who obeyed parents and was kept safe. Ask simple questions afterwards.
3. Role-play (5–8 minutes): In small groups, pupils act out one scene (e.g., being asked to wash hands before eating). Other groups watch and cheer.
4. Drawing: Children draw one thing their parents ask them to do (e.g., sweeping, washing hands, going to school). Put drawings on the classroom wall.
5. Song and movement: Teach a short song about obeying parents with simple actions (clap when you hear “obey”, point to mum/dad on “parents”).
6. Home task: Take the memory verse card home and practice with a parent. Ask a parent to sign a sticker when the child obeys one instruction that day.

• Can the child say or repeat the memory verse with help?
• Can the child name three reasons to obey parents?
• Did the child take part in the role-play and show an example of obeying?
• Teacher ticks a simple checklist: Verse, Reasons, Role-play, Home task.

Remind pupils that obeying parents is pleasing to God and keeps us safe. Encourage them to practise one act of obedience today.