The Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ; Annunciation of the birth of Jesus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Narrate the annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Christ as outlined in Luke 1:26-37
Identify lessons he/she learns from the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Appreciate and emulate Mary the mother of Jesus and abstain from sexual sins before marriage.

Learners are guided to narrate the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ as outline in Luke 1:26-37

Learners are guided to identify lessons learnt from the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ

In groups, learners are guided to sing a song about the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ

Who announce the birth of Jesus?

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The birth of Jesus Christ; Annunciation of the birth of Jesus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Recite Luke 1:37 and trust in God

Learners are guided to recite Luke 1:37.

In groups, learners are guided to give reasons why the birth of Jesus Christ is unique.

In groups, learners are guided to sing a song about the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Why is the birth of Jesus unique?

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The birth of John the Baptist.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read and narrate the story of the birth of John the Baptist as written in Luke 1:5-13, 1:57
Identify and discuss lessons he /she learns from the birth of John the Baptist.
Appreciate the need to live holy and righteous lives

Learners are guided to read and narrate the birth of John the Baptist as written in Luke 1:5, 1:57

In pairs, learners are guided to identify lessons they learnt from the birth of John the Baptist

Who was John the Baptist?

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The birth of John the Baptist; The role of John the Baptist

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read Luke 1:76-79 about the role of John the Baptist.
Discuss how John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah.
Appreciate the role of John the Baptist.

Learners are guided to read Luke 1:76-79

In groups, learners are guided to discuss how John the Baptist prepared way for the Messiah

What was the role of John the Baptist

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The miracles of Jesus Christ; Healing the blind Bartimaeus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read and retell the story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus as outlined in Mark 10:46-52
Mention and discuss the lessons he/she learns from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
Appreciate Jesus Christ power over sickness and disease.

Learners are guided to read and retell the story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus as outlined in Mark 10:46-52

In pairs, learners are guided to mention and discuss the lessons they learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.

How did blind Bartimaeus show faith in Jesus?

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The miracles of Jesus Christ; Healing the blind Bartimaeus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Give reasons how blind Bartimaeus showed faith in Jesus.
Explain the reaction of Jesus when he heard the cry of Bartimaeus.
Appreciate Jesus Christ power over sickness and disease.

In groups, learners are guided to give reasons how blind Bartimaeus showed faith in Jesus.

In groups, learners are guided to explain the reaction of Jesus when he heard the cry of Bartimaeus.

In groups, learners are guided to come up with a tune and sing the song about Jesus the Healer

How did Jesus respond to the cry of blind Bartimaeus?

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The miracles of Jesus Christ; Healing of the ten lepers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read and narrate the healing of the ten lepers as written in Luke 17:11-19
Mention the lessons he/she learns from the healing of the ten lepers.
Appreciate the miracle and the power of gratitude

Learners are guided to read and narrate the miracle of healing the ten lepers as written in Luke 17:11-19

Learners are guided to mention the lessons they learnt from the healing of the ten lepers

What happened to the ten lepers? What did Jesus tell the thankful helper?

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The miracles of Jesus Christ; Healing of the ten lepers
The miracles of Jesus Christ; Jesus raises a widow

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Mention ways that show gratitude to those who are good to you.
Explain ways of showing gratitude to God for His goodness towards him/her.
Appreciate God for his goodness and kindness.
Read and retell the story of how Jesus raised the widow

In groups, learners are guided to mention ways that show gratitude to those who are good to them.
In groups, learners are guided to explain ways of showing gratitude to God for His goodness towards them
Learners are guided to read and retell the story of how Jesus raised the widow

What do you do to show you are thankful?

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The miracles of Jesus Christ; Jesus raises a widow

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain how Jesus showed compassion to the widow.
Identify and discuss the challenges he/she faces in his/her life
Appreciate the miracle by praying to God when faced with challenges.

In pairs, learners are guided to explain how Jesus showed compassion to the widow

Whom to depend on when faced with challenges?

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Teachings of Jesus Christ; Forgiveness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the importance of forgiving others.
Read the story and discuss whether it shows revenge or forgiveness.
Appreciate forgiveness by not repaying evil for evil.

Leaners are guided to outline the importance of forgiving others.

In pairs, learners are guided to read the story and discuss whether it shows revenge or forgiveness.

What to do when you offend others? What to do when somebody wrongs you?

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Teachings of Jesus Christ; Forgiveness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define revenge and give reasons why he/she should not pay evil for evil.
Recite Matthew 5:39 and sing a song about loving one another.
Appreciate forgiveness by not repaying evil for evil.

Learners are guided to define revenge and give reasons why him/her should not pay evil for evil

In groups, learners are guided to recite Matthew 5:39 and sing a song about loving one another.

Why should you not pay evil for evil?

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Teachings of Jesus Christ; Helping those in need

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the importance of helping those in need.
Recite Matthew 5:42 and demonstrate kindness by helping and sharing with those in need
Appreciate the importance of helping those in need.

Learners are guided to outline the importance of helping those in need.

In pairs, learners are guided to recite Matthew 5:42 and demonstrate kindness by helping and sharing with those in need.

Why should you help people in need?

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Teachings of Jesus Christ; Parable of the lost coin

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define a parable and read Luke 15:8-10 about the parable of the lost coin.
Discuss the lessons he/she learns from the parable of the lost coin
Appreciate God

Learners are guided to define and read Luke 15: 8-10 about the parable of the lost coin.

In pairs, learners are guided to discuss the lessons they learnt from the parable of the lost coin.

What is a parable? What do you learn from the parable of the lost coin?

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Teachings of Jesus Christ; Parable of the lost coin

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the roles in the parable of the lost coin (The woman, neighbours and friends)
Explain ways that God shows love to us.
Appreciate God

In pairs, learners are guided to identify the roles in the parable of the lost coin (The woman, neighbours and friends)

In pairs, learners are guided to explain ways that God shows love to us.

How does God show love for sinners?

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Teachings of Jesus Christ; Parable of the mustard seed

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define a mustard seed and read Luke 13:18-19 about the story of the parable of the mustard seed.
Discuss the lessons he/she learns from the parable of the mustard seed.
Appreciate the growth of God

Learners are guided to define a mustard seed and read the story about the parable of the mustard seed in Luke 13:18-19

In pairs, learners are guided to discuss the lessons they learnt from the parable of the mustard seed.

What is a mustard seed?

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Teachings of Jesus Christ; Parable of the mustard seed

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify ways in which we contribute to the growth of the Kingdom of God.
Explain how the mustard seed relate to the Kingdom of God
Appreciate the growth of God

Learners are guided to identify ways in which we contribute to the growth of the Kingdom of God.

Learners are guided to explain how the mustard seed relate to the Kingdom of God.

In groups, learners are guided to come up with a tune and sing a song about the seed and the Kingdom of God.

How does the mustard seed story relate to the kingdom of God?

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Teachings of Jesus Christ; Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read John 3:1-5 the story about Nicodemus

Learners are guided to read the story of Nicodemus

Who was Nicodemus? What question did Nicodemus ask?

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Teachings of Jesus Christ; Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify how repentance of sins draws he/she to Jesus.
Discuss why baptism is important to Christians.
Appreciate the importance of baptism to Christians.

In pairs, learners are guided to identify how repentance of sins draws him/her close to Jesus

In pairs, learners are guided to discuss why baptism is important to Christians.

Why do people get baptized? What answer did Jesus give Nicodemus about salvation?

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The Church

House of God; Respecting the church

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define what is a church.
Explain ways that show respect in the church
Appreciate the importance of respecting the church

Learners are guided to define a Church.

Learners are guided to explain ways that show respect in the Church.

What is a church? How can you show respect in the church?

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House of God; Respecting the church

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read Matthew 21:12-14 and state the importance of respecting the Church
Discuss the lessons learnt from Matthew 21:12-14
Appreciate the importance of respecting the church.

In pairs, learners are guided to read Matthew 21:2-14 and state the importance of respecting the Church.

In pairs, learners are guided to discuss lessons learnt from Matthew 21:12-14

What is the importance of respecting the church?

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House of God; Serving God in church

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read and recite 1 Corinthians 14:26
Explain ways that show participation in church activities
Appreciate the Church as a house of worship.

In pairs, learners are guided to read and recite 1 Corinthians 14:26.

In pairs, learners are guided to explain ways that show participation in church activities.

Which church activities do you participate in?

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The Early Church; The disciples of Jesus Christ.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read Matthew 10:1-4 and identify the first disciples of Jesus Christ.
Watch a video clip of the twelve disciples of Jesus and discuss what he/she has learnt from the video clips.
Appreciate the disciples of Jesus Christ.

Learners are guided to read Matthew 10:1-4 and identify the first disciples of Jesus Christ.

In groups, learners are guided to watch a video clip of the twelve disciples of Jesus and discuss what he/she has learn from the video clips.

How many disciples did Jesus have?

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The Early Church; How the Early Church was started
Standing firm in faith; The first Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Read Acts 2:38-41 and explain how the Early Church was started in the Bible.
Role play how the Early Church was started as written in Acts 2:38-41
Appreciate the importance of the Early Church.
Read and recite Acts 11:26
Explain what he/she learned from the bible verse and sing a song about standing firm in faith.
Appreciate the first place that the believers were called Christians.

Learners are guided to read Acts 2:38-41 and explain how the Early Church was started in the Bible.
In groups, learners are guided to role play how the Early Church was started as written in Acts 2:38-41
Learners are guided to read and recite Acts 11:26
In pairs, learners are guided to explain what they learned from the Bible verse.
In pairs, learners are guided to sing a song about standing firm in faith

How do you think the Early Church was started?

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Standing firm in faith; Standing firm in Christian faith

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify things he/she does to stand firm in Christian faith
Discuss why he/she should stand firm in Christian faith.
Appreciate the importance of Christian faith

Learners are guided to identify things they do to stand firm in Christian faith.

Learners are guided to discuss why they should stand firm in Christian faith.

What things do you do to stand firm in your Christian faith? Why should you stand firm in your Christian faith?

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Standing firm in faith; Standing firm in Christian faith

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read Acts 7:54-60 and retell the story in his/her own words.
Explain the lessons he/she learns from the story of Stephen.
Appreciate the importance of standing firm in Christian faith

In groups, learners are guided to read Acts 7:54-60 and retell the story in his/her own words.

In groups, learners are guided to explain the lessons he/she learns from the story of Stephen.

Did Stephen deny Jesus?

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Standing firm in faith; Ungodly groups

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define ungodly groups and list ungodly groups that he/she knows
Explain why he/she should not join ungodly groups.
Appreciate the importance of standing firm in Christian faith

Learners are guided to define ungodly groups and list ungodly groups that he/she knows.

Learners are guided to explain why he/she should not join ungodly groups.

What are ungodly groups? Why should you not join ungodly groups?

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The Lord Prayer; Why we should always pray

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define what is a prayer and read Matthew 6:9-13 on the Lord

Learners are guided to define what is a prayer and read Matthew 6:9-13 on the Lord

What is a prayer? What is the Lord

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The Lord Prayer; Why we should always pray

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Give reasons why one should always pray.
Discuss the good things that can happen because of prayer.
Appreciate the importance of prayer.

In groups, learners are guided to give reasons why one should always pray.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the good things that can happen because of prayer.

Why should you always pray?

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Fruits of the Holy Spirit; Identifying the fruits of the Holy Spirit

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the fruits of the Holy Spirit as written in Galatians 5:22-23
Portray the fruit of the Holy Spirit in his/her life by living harmoniously with others
Appreciate the importance of the fruits of the Holy Spirit in his/her day-to-day life.

Learners are guided to list the fruits of the Holy Spirit as written in Galatians 5:22-23.

Learners are guided to portray the fruits of the Holy Spirit in his/her life by living harmoniously with others.

What are the fruits of the Holy-Spirit? How can you show the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your life?

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Fruits of the Holy Spirit; Self-control

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Give reasons why he/she should practice self-control.
Read Galatians 5:23-25 and make right choices or decisions in his/her daily life.
Appreciate ways that helps us make the right decision.

Learners are guided to read Galatians 5:23-25 and make the right choices or decisions in his/her daily life.

Learners are guided to give reasons why he/she should practice self-control.

What is self-control? Why should you practice self-control?

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