Religious Festivals · JHS3 Religious And Moral…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.2.1.1.2 - Describe the activities in festivals celebrated in the three main religions in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least four preparatory activities that communities in Ghana undertake before celebrating religious festivals.
Describe the main activities that take place during festivals in the three main religions: Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religion.
Explain the purpose or meaning behind at least three specific festival activities, such as family reunion, exchange of gifts, and public worship.
Dramatise the main activities of one festival, showing accurate details of preparation and celebration.
Demonstrate respect for the festivals of all three religious traditions through their participation and discussion.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Religious Practices (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Religious Festivals (2.1)
Content standard: B9.2.1.1 - Understand the relevance of, and the need to participate in, religious festivals
Indicator: B9.2.1.1.2 - Describe the activities in festivals celebrated in the three main religions in Ghana
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 11 (Week 11 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Religious and Moral Education, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 61
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Discuss the acts of preparation towards the celebration of festivals in Ghana.
2. List and explain the preparatory acts. They include ban on noise making, public appearance of religious leaders, organising cleaning up exercises and abstinence from sex.
3. Describe the main activities in the festivals. Some are:
• Family re-union
• Exchange of gifts and greetings
• Public worship, etc.
4. Dramatise the main activities that take place in one festival.