Grade 4 CRE The Teachngs Of Jesuc Christ – The Parable Of The Lost Coin Notes
CRE • The Teachings of Jesus Christ
Subtopic: The Parable of the Lost Coin (for age 9)
(Simple notes for class or home — easy to read)
Short Story (Easy Words)
Jesus told a story about a woman who had ten silver coins. She lost one coin. She looked everywhere in her house. When she found it, she was very happy. She told her friends and neighbours to celebrate with her.
Jesus said God is like the woman. God is happy when someone who was lost comes back to Him.
Key Points
- The woman had ten coins and lost one — she searched until she found it.
- She invited friends to celebrate because the lost coin was found.
- Jesus used this to show how God values each person.
What this story teaches us
- God cares for every single person — even one lost person matters.
- We should look after those who are lost or sad and help them come back to God.
- It is good to celebrate when someone changes and follows Jesus.
- Never give up looking for people who need help.
Memory Verse (Simple)
Luke 15:8 (easy words): "A woman who has ten coins and loses one will light a lamp, sweep the house and look carefully until she finds it."
Try to read and say this verse with a friend.
Fun Activities (Class or Home)
- Role Play: One child hides a small coin or button. Another searches like the woman. Celebrate when they find it!
- Draw: Make a picture of the woman finding the coin. Colour her house and friends who come to celebrate.
- Count & Care: Use coins (or buttons) to show ten, lose one, then find it. Talk about who we should help at school or church.
- Sing or Clap: Make a short clap-rhythm song to celebrate when someone comes back to Jesus.
Questions to Ask
- Why do you think the woman searched so hard for one coin?
- Who in your life might be "lost" and needs help to come back to God?
- How can we celebrate when someone changes and becomes kind or follows Jesus?
Short Prayer (Say together)
Dear God, thank you that you love each person. Help us to look for those who are lost and to welcome them back. Please make our hearts full of joy when someone comes back to you. Amen.
Teacher tip: End with a clap or a short song to celebrate like the woman did.
Notes for Kenyan Classrooms
- Use local rhythms or songs (harambee-style clapping) to celebrate during role play.
- You can use small Kenyan coins or bottle-tops for counting and games.
- Encourage children to tell the story in Kiswahili or their mother tongue, then share in class.