Grade 6 Christian Religious Education The Life Of Jesus Christ – Faith In God Notes
Christian Religious Education — Class Notes
Topic: The Life of Jesus Christ | Subtopic: Faith In God
Swahili: Faith = Imani 🕊️
Learning Objectives
- Define faith (imani) in simple words.
- Give examples from the life of Jesus that teach us about faith.
- Describe ways to grow our faith at home and at school.
Key Bible Verses (easy to read)
- Matthew 17:20 — "Faith as small as a mustard seed... can move mountains."
- Mark 4:35–41 — Jesus calms the storm 🌊.
- Matthew 8:5–13 — The centurion's faith (he trusted Jesus).
- Luke 8:43–48 — The woman who touched Jesus' clothes because she believed.
What is Faith? (Simple)
Faith means trusting God even when we cannot see everything. It is believing that God hears us and will help us. In Swahili, faith is imani. Example: trusting that God will keep you safe when you pray before an exam.
Stories from Jesus' Life that Teach Faith
Jesus and his friends were in a boat when a big storm came. The disciples were scared. Jesus told the wind and waves to be quiet. The storm stopped. Jesus asked, "Why were you afraid? Where is your faith?" This story shows Jesus helps when we trust him.
A captain (centurion) believed Jesus could heal his servant without even visiting. Jesus praised the man's faith. This teaches that faith is trusting Jesus' power, even from far away.
A woman believed that touching Jesus' clothes would make her well. Her faith made her well. Jesus noticed her faith and said, "Your faith has healed you."
How Jesus Teaches Us to Have Faith
- Trust God in hard times (like the disciples in the storm).
- Believe Jesus cares and can help even when things seem impossible.
- Have faith in action — help others and obey God.
How to Grow Your Faith (Simple Steps)
- Pray every day — tell God your worries and thanks.
- Read short Bible stories — ask your parent or teacher to read with you.
- Go to Sunday school or church, and join a children's group.
- Speak about what you believe with friends and family.
- Do kind things — faith grows when we show love in action.
Class Activities (Easy & Fun)
- Role-play: Act out the storm story — one group as disciples, one as Jesus.
- Draw: Draw a picture of someone showing faith at home or at school.
- Group talk: Share a time you trusted someone and what happened.
Short Questions (For Review)
- What does faith mean? (One sentence)
- Name one story where Jesus praised someone's faith.
- Give one way you can grow your faith this week.
Who can help you grow your faith at home? (Parents, teachers, church leaders). Try to tell them one thing you learned today.
Dear God, thank you for teaching us about faith. Help us to trust you every day and to help others. Amen. ✨