My Purpose (Talents and Abilities)

Syllabus: CBC * Grade 5 * Christian Religious Education * Strand 1.0 Creation * Sub-strand 1.1 My Purpose (Talents and Abilities)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• Explain that God has a purpose and a plan for every person's life.
• Narrate the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) in your own words.
• Explain the lesson the parable teaches about using what God has given you.
• Identify your own talents, gifts, and abilities.
• Take part in activities that nurture your talents, gifts, and abilities.

Summary

God created every person with a purpose, and gave each one talents, gifts, and abilities to use. The Parable of the Talents teaches that we should put to work what God has given us rather than hide it away -- and that using our gifts well pleases God and blesses others.