Experiencing the Holy Spirit Through Music

Stephanie Bonoan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Experiencing the Holy Spirit Through Music

Feel and understand the Holy Spirit

This lesson uses music to help students feel and understand the Holy Spirit's presence. Through singing hymns and discussing music as a form of prayer, students will explore the spiritual and emotional impact of music. This lesson is important as it encourages students to connect with their faith in a personal and meaningful way, fostering a deeper understanding of spirituality.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Feel and understand the Holy Spirit

Materials

Hymn lyrics handout, Discussion questions, and Audio player for hymns

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome students and introduce the lesson topic: experiencing the Holy Spirit through music.
Briefly discuss how music can be a powerful form of prayer and connection to the divine.

Step 2

Singing Hymns

15 mins

Distribute hymn lyrics handout to each student.
Play the selected hymns using the audio player.
Encourage students to sing along and focus on the feelings and thoughts that arise while singing.

Step 3

Discussion on Music and Prayer

15 mins

Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about how music can be a form of prayer.
Encourage students to share their personal experiences and feelings about the hymns they sang.

Step 4

Reflection Activity

5 mins

Ask students to write a short reflection on how the music made them feel and how it might help them connect with the Holy Spirit.
Collect reflections for assessment.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the main points of the lesson.
Encourage students to think about how they can use music in their own prayer life.

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Reading

Hymn Lyrics Handout

This handout contains the lyrics to the hymns that will be sung during the lesson. It is designed to help students follow along and engage with the music.

Hymn Lyrics

Amazing Grace
- Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
- That saved a wretch like me!
- I once was lost, but now am found;
- Was blind, but now I see.
Holy, Holy, Holy
- Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
- Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
- Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
- God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

Discussion

Discussion on Music and Prayer

This discussion will help students explore how music can be a form of prayer and a way to experience the Holy Spirit.

How did singing the hymns make you feel?

Encourage students to express their emotions and any spiritual connection they felt.

In what ways can music be a form of prayer?

Guide students to think about the emotional and spiritual aspects of music.

Have you ever felt closer to God while listening to or singing music?

Invite students to share personal experiences and reflections.