Reward, Punishment and Repentance · JHS3 Religious And…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.5.1.1.3 - Outline the stages of repentance

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the term repentance in their own words, using the key elements of remorse, realisation, and resolve not to repeat past misconduct.
Outline the four main stages of repentance in the correct order: realisation and acceptance of fault, regret for doing wrong, request for pardon, and promise never to repeat the bad deed.
Identify at least two scriptural references (from the Bible and the Qur’an) that support the practice of repentance.
Sequence the stages of repentance by analysing the story of the prodigal son and matching each stage to events in the story.
Discuss the importance of repentance for personal peace, relationships with others, and relationship with God.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Ethics and Moral Life (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Reward, Punishment and Repentance (5.1)
Content standard: B9.5.1.1 - Demonstrate an understanding that good deeds attract reward but bad deeds attract punishment
Indicator: B9.5.1.1.3 - Outline the stages of repentance
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 4 (Week 28 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. 72
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explain the term repentance:
Repentance - remorseful, realisation and resolve not to repeat past misconduct
2. Identify stages of repentance:
• Realisation and acceptance of one's fault (1 John 1: 8-9) and Qur'an 25:70-71; Qur'an 66:8. Proverb: "An honest confession is difficult to make but it brings peace of mind".
• regret for doing wrong
• request for pardon
• promise never to repeat same bad deed(s), etc.
3. Discuss the importance of repentance:
• promote good relationship
• draws humankind to God
• it reliefs the conscience of the individual, etc.
4. Use the story of the prodigal son in the Bible to dramatise the need for repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation.