Christian Living Today

Family Relationships - Healthy family relationships and causes of conflicts

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

- Identify practices of healthy family relationships
- Identify causes of conflicts in families today
- Examine Christian teachings on healthy family relationships from Bible texts

- In groups discuss practices of a healthy family
- Debate on the causes of conflicts in families today
- Read the story of Fundi's family and identify causes of conflicts
- Read and discuss Ephesians 6:1-4, Exodus 20:12, Colossians 3:20
- Discuss solutions to family conflicts

What are the main causes of conflicts in families today and how can they be resolved?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 88
- Good News Bible
- Case studies
- Charts/posters

- Authentic tasks - Group discussions - Written assignments - Oral questions

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Forms of sexual abuse and how to avoid them

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

- Define the term sexual abuse
- Identify forms of sexual abuse
- Explain how to avoid different forms of sexual abuse

- Read the story of Sarah and Rose at the market
- Discuss the meaning of the term 'sexual abuse'
- Study a PowerPoint presentation showing different forms of sexual abuse and how to avoid them
- Identify places that should be avoided to stay away from sexual abuse

Why is it important to learn about sexual abuse and how to avoid it?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 93
- PowerPoint slides
- Charts/posters
- Good News Bible

- Self-assessment - Peer assessments - Journals - Portfolio

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Reporting sexual abuse and understanding defilement

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

- Identify ways and places to report cases of sexual abuse
- Explain what to do in case of defilement
- Understand the importance of seeking medical treatment and counselling after defilement

- Write down ways of reporting sexual abuse
- Identify where to report cases of sexual abuse
- Read the conversation with Mrs. Mukami, the Child Protection Officer
- Discuss what a victim of defilement should do
- Understand the importance of seeking medical treatment and counselling

Where and how should you report cases of sexual abuse?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 95
- Guest speakers
- Charts/posters
- Audio-visual resources

- Question and answers - Role play - Oral discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Reporting sexual abuse and understanding defilement

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

- Identify ways and places to report cases of sexual abuse
- Explain what to do in case of defilement
- Understand the importance of seeking medical treatment and counselling after defilement

- Write down ways of reporting sexual abuse
- Identify where to report cases of sexual abuse
- Read the conversation with Mrs. Mukami, the Child Protection Officer
- Discuss what a victim of defilement should do
- Understand the importance of seeking medical treatment and counselling

Where and how should you report cases of sexual abuse?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 95
- Guest speakers
- Charts/posters
- Audio-visual resources

- Question and answers - Role play - Oral discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls

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

- Evaluate causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls today
- Identify factors that contribute to teenage pregnancies
- Show concern for preventing early pregnancies

- In pairs discuss causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls in society today
- Write points on charts and display in class
- Read what Willy and Dorcas wrote about causes of early pregnancies
- Identify other causes of early pregnancies in society today

What are the main causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls in society today?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 96
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Newspapers/magazines

- Peer assessments - Group discussions - Written presentations - Charts display

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour

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

- Define irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Identify forms of irresponsible sexual behaviour among young people
- Examine the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour

- Brainstorm on the meaning of irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Discuss forms of irresponsible sexual behaviour among young people
- Read about different forms like rape, incest, bestiality, pornography, fornication
- Discuss consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour

What are the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 97
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Audio-visual resources

- Written assignments - Case studies - Group presentations - Portfolio

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Values and life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour

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

- Read and reflect on Bible texts about sexual purity
- Discuss values and life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Choose to live responsibly as guided by the word of God

- Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
- Write Bible texts on flashcards and outline lessons learnt
- Identify values needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Discuss life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Create sensitisation messages on importance of responsible behaviour

How can you apply biblical teachings to live responsibly as a youth?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 99
- Good News Bible
- Flashcards
- Charts/posters

- Anecdotal records - Authentic tasks - Journals - Debates

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Choosing to live responsibly as guided by the word of God

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

- Apply life skills to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Demonstrate assertiveness in saying no to irresponsible behaviour
- Appreciate their body as the temple of the Holy Spirit

- Debate on the topic 'Overcoming peer pressure as a youth'
- Read and reflect on 1 Peter 2:11
- Match life skills with correct descriptions
- Practice assertiveness, self-control, self-awareness and critical thinking
- Write summary report on lessons learnt from debate

How can you use life skills to overcome peer pressure and live responsibly?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 101
- Good News Bible
- Exercise books
- Charts

- Debate participation - Self-reflection - Written reports - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Meaning of sacredness of life as guided by the Bible

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

- Explain the meaning of sacredness of life according to the Bible
- Understand that God is the only source of life
- Appreciate the inherent dignity and worth of human life

- Brainstorm on the meaning of sacredness of life
- Explain why human life is sacred
- Read Genesis 2:7 about how God created human life
- Discuss that life comes from God and is holy and precious

Why is it important to uphold sacredness of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 103
- Good News Bible
- Charts/posters
- Pictures/photographs

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Observation - Portfolio

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - How the right to life is violated today

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

- Discuss how the right to life is violated today
- Read and analyze Bible texts about the sanctity of life
- Explain why killing is morally wrong

- Read Bible texts: Genesis 4:10-11, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 35:11-12
- Identify lessons learnt from the Bible texts
- Discuss why God punished Cain
- Explain why killing is morally wrong
- Discuss consequences of murder to families and communities

How does the Bible teach us about the sanctity of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 104
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Case studies

- Anecdotal records - Bible reading - Group discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - How the right to life is violated today

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

- Discuss how the right to life is violated today
- Read and analyze Bible texts about the sanctity of life
- Explain why killing is morally wrong

- Read Bible texts: Genesis 4:10-11, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 35:11-12
- Identify lessons learnt from the Bible texts
- Discuss why God punished Cain
- Explain why killing is morally wrong
- Discuss consequences of murder to families and communities

How does the Bible teach us about the sanctity of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 104
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Case studies

- Anecdotal records - Bible reading - Group discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Causes of suicide in society today

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

- Evaluate causes of suicide in the society today
- Identify reasons why youth commit suicide
- Analyze negative effects of suicide to individuals and families

- In pairs discuss why some youth commit suicide today
- Read reasons why youth commit suicide: depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol and drug use
- Discuss other reasons why youth commit suicide
- Analyze negative effects of suicide to individuals and families

What are the main causes of suicide among youth today?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 106
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Audio-visual resources

- Pair discussions - Charts display - Group presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Causes of abortion among youth today

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

- Define abortion and understand it's illegal in Kenya
- Examine causes of abortion among the youth today
- Understand that human life begins at conception

- Define abortion as deliberate removal of unborn child from mother's womb
- Understand that laws of Kenya forbid abortion
- Read newspaper extract about causes of abortion among youth
- Identify causes like fear of dropping out of school, financial inability, societal shame

What are the main causes of abortion among youth today?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 107
- Newspapers/magazines
- Charts/posters
- Legal documents

- Written presentations - Case studies - Group discussions - Research activities

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Biblical teachings on the value of life and consequences of violating right to life

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

- Read and analyze Bible texts about the value of life
- Understand that children are gifts from God
- Analyze consequences of violating the right to life through abortion

- Debate on the topic 'abortion is a sin'
- Read Bible texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 139:13-15, Proverbs 6:16-17
- Write lessons learnt from each Bible text
- Understand that God chose us before giving us life
- Discuss consequences of abortion to individuals and families

What does the Bible teach us about the value of unborn life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 108
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Exercise books

- Debate participation - Bible study - Written reflections - Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life

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

- Identify values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life
- Apply values like love, respect, selflessness and fairness
- Desire to uphold the sacredness of life in day-to-day life

- Discuss values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life
- Complete table showing how values uphold sacredness of life
- Practice life skills like decision making, assertiveness, critical thinking
- Read story of Amanda and her mother to understand sustaining life
- Recite poem 'Abortion is a crime'

How can you apply values and life skills to uphold the sacredness of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 109
- Charts/posters
- Stories/case studies
- Poems

- Authentic tasks - Value application - Story analysis - Poetry recitation

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Meaning and forms of bullying

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

- Define bullying and understand its characteristics
- Identify different forms of bullying
- Distinguish between direct and indirect bullying

- Read the story of Jeff joining Amani Junior Secondary School football team
- Identify teasing comments made against Jeff
- Discuss ways Jeff was excluded by team members
- Define bullying as hurting or frightening someone smaller or less powerful
- Learn about direct bullying (physical) and indirect bullying (emotional)

Why is bullying unacceptable?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 111
- Case studies
- Charts/posters
- Pictures/photographs

- Self-assessment - Peer assessments - Presentations - Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Causes of bullying at school and in the community

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

- Identify causes of bullying at school and in the community
- Analyze reasons why young people bully others
- Understand factors that contribute to bullying behavior

- In groups discuss reasons why young people bully others or dislike others
- Learn about causes like physical differences, religious differences, revenge
- Discuss poor administration and different personalities as causes
- Identify socio-cultural differences as causes of bullying in community
- Write points on charts and display in class

What are the main causes of bullying in schools and communities?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 112
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Audio-visual resources

- Group discussions - Charts creation - Written assignments - Presentations

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Causes of bullying at school and in the community

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

- Identify causes of bullying at school and in the community
- Analyze reasons why young people bully others
- Understand factors that contribute to bullying behavior

- In groups discuss reasons why young people bully others or dislike others
- Learn about causes like physical differences, religious differences, revenge
- Discuss poor administration and different personalities as causes
- Identify socio-cultural differences as causes of bullying in community
- Write points on charts and display in class

What are the main causes of bullying in schools and communities?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 112
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Audio-visual resources

- Group discussions - Charts creation - Written assignments - Presentations

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Effects of bullying on individuals and families

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

- Analyze effects of bullying on individuals and families
- Share experiences of being bullied and its negative effects
- Understand why bullying is unacceptable in school and community

- Share experiences of when they were bullied and negative effects
- Discuss what negative effect bullying had on them
- Analyze consequences like low self-esteem, poor academic performance
- Understand effects on families like stress, medical costs, family conflicts
- Discuss why bullying is unacceptable in school or community

How does bullying affect individuals and their families?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 113
- Experience sharing
- Charts/posters
- Case studies

- Experience sharing - Group discussions - Written reflections - Oral questions

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Biblical teachings on peaceful coexistence

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

- Read and analyze Bible texts about peaceful relationships
- Identify biblical values for harmonious living
- Apply biblical teachings to prevent bullying

- Read Bible texts: Matthew 5:11-12, Romans 12:18-20, 1 John 3:15, 1 Peter 3:8
- Read Romans 14:19, Proverbs 22:10 and identify lessons
- Identify values mentioned in Bible texts like love, peace, forgiveness
- Explain values that help live harmoniously at home, school and community
- Discuss how biblical teachings can prevent bullying

How can biblical teachings help us live peacefully with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Exercise books

- Bible study - Value identification - Group discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Values needed for peaceful coexistence

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

- Discuss values needed to coexist peacefully at home, school and community
- Use values like peace, love, perseverance, humility to construct sentences
- Brainstorm on ways to report bullying

- Use words like peace, love, perseverance, humility, respect, fairness to construct sentences
- Write down other values needed to coexist peacefully
- In pairs discuss ways and whom to report to in case of bullying
- Brainstorm on values needed to coexist peacefully with people
- Practice applying values in daily interactions

What values do you need to coexist peacefully with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 115
- Word cards
- Charts/posters
- Exercise books

- Sentence construction - Value application - Pair discussions - Written exercises

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Modeling the value of love in interactions with others

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

- Model the value of love in interactions with others
- Explain how to practice love when interacting with schoolmates
- Compose a song on 'love for others'

- Explain how to model the value of love in daily life
- Discuss how to practice and apply the value of love with schoolmates
- Explain why love is important when interacting with other people
- Compose a song on 'love for others'
- Select suitable tune and sing the song in class

How can you demonstrate love in your interactions with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 116
- Song composition materials
- Musical instruments
- Charts/posters

- Song composition - Performance assessment - Value demonstration - Peer evaluation

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Modeling the value of love in interactions with others

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

- Model the value of love in interactions with others
- Explain how to practice love when interacting with schoolmates
- Compose a song on 'love for others'

- Explain how to model the value of love in daily life
- Discuss how to practice and apply the value of love with schoolmates
- Explain why love is important when interacting with other people
- Compose a song on 'love for others'
- Select suitable tune and sing the song in class

How can you demonstrate love in your interactions with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 116
- Song composition materials
- Musical instruments
- Charts/posters

- Song composition - Performance assessment - Value demonstration - Peer evaluation

Christian Living Today

Work, Talents and Abilities - Identifying God-given talents, gifts and abilities

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

- Define talents, gifts and abilities
- Identify their God-given talents, gifts and abilities
- Understand that all talents come from God

- Brainstorm on what they enjoy doing at home, school and community
- Read what Emma, Ruth and other learners say about their talents
- Share what they enjoy doing at home, school and community
- Learn definitions of talent, gifts and abilities
- Identify ways to discover their talents

How do you discover your talents, gifts and abilities?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 118
- Experience sharing
- Charts/posters
- Good News Bible

- Question and answers - Rating scales - Anecdotal records - Journals

Christian Living Today

Work, Talents and Abilities - Taking part in activities to nurture talents

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

- Take part in different activities to nurture talents at home, school and community
- Showcase their talents, gifts and abilities
- Read and understand Bible texts about gifts from God

- Showcase talents and abilities through role-play, singing, dancing, drawing
- Read the story of John, the talented artist
- Identify activities John does at home, school and community to nurture his talent
- Read Bible texts: James 1:17, Romans 11:29
- Take part in activities like drama, music festivals, sports to nurture talents

How do you nurture your talents at home, school and in the community?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 120
- Good News Bible
- Performance materials
- Charts/posters

- Checklists - Authentic tasks - Performance assessment - Bible study

Christian Living Today

Work, Talents and Abilities - Lessons from the parable of talents

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

- Read and analyze the parable of talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
- Apply lessons learnt from the parable of talents in day-to-day life
- Identify values and life skills from the parable

- Define what a parable is
- Read Matthew 25:14-30 and make notes on the parable
- Read the story of the three servants and their gold coins
- Identify values and life skills the first and second servants applied
- Discuss lessons learnt from the parable of talents

What lessons can you learn from the parable of talents?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 121
- Good News Bible (Matthew 25:14-30)
- Story illustrations
- Charts/posters

- Bible study - Story analysis - Group presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Work, Talents and Abilities - Originating income-generating enterprises

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

- Brainstorm income-generating ideas suitable for young people
- Originate an income-generating enterprise to enhance financial literacy
- Consider factors like skills, resources, time and practicability

- Discuss income-generating ideas they can invest in as young people
- Consider factors like skills required, resources, time and practicability
- Read about Grade 8 learners' projects: making cakes, rearing rabbits, growing vegetables
- Write down income-generating ideas on charts
- Discuss ideas with teacher for guidance

What income-generating activities can you engage in to develop financial literacy?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 123
- Project planning materials
- Charts/posters
- Case studies

- Project planning - Group discussions - Idea presentations - Written proposals

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Meaning of leisure and ways of using free time

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

- Define leisure and understand its importance
- Outline ways in which they use their free time
- Distinguish between active and passive leisure

- Recite poem about enjoying free time
- Identify activities Brian, Mercy, Trizah, Mukami, Dennis and Olive do in their free time
- Define leisure as time free from work or normal duties
- Learn about active leisure (whole body involved) and passive leisure (minimal physical activity)
- Discuss things they do after school and after finishing chores

How do you use your free time?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 127
- Poems
- Pictures/photographs
- Charts/posters

- Questionnaires - Observation - Checklists - Journals

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Reasons for misuse of leisure and consequences

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

- Identify reasons that lead to misuse of leisure among youths
- Analyze the consequences of misusing leisure time
- Understand negative effects of misusing leisure on individuals and families

- Discuss how some youth misuse leisure today
- Read about ways youth misuse leisure: excessive phone use, gambling, alcohol abuse
- Read the story of Kamara and how he misused his leisure time
- Identify consequences like poor academic performance, legal problems, health issues
- Use flashcards to brainstorm negative results of misusing leisure

What are the consequences of misusing leisure time?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 129
- Case studies
- Flashcards
- Audio-visual resources

- Project work - Anecdotal records - Story analysis - Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Reasons for misuse of leisure and consequences

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

- Identify reasons that lead to misuse of leisure among youths
- Analyze the consequences of misusing leisure time
- Understand negative effects of misusing leisure on individuals and families

- Discuss how some youth misuse leisure today
- Read about ways youth misuse leisure: excessive phone use, gambling, alcohol abuse
- Read the story of Kamara and how he misused his leisure time
- Identify consequences like poor academic performance, legal problems, health issues
- Use flashcards to brainstorm negative results of misusing leisure

What are the consequences of misusing leisure time?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 129
- Case studies
- Flashcards
- Audio-visual resources

- Project work - Anecdotal records - Story analysis - Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Biblical teachings on leisure and constructive use of free time

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

- Read and analyze Bible texts about rest and leisure
- Examine ways of using leisure time constructively
- Understand that God initiated the concept of rest

- Read Bible texts: Exodus 20:11, 1 Corinthians 10:23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Philippians 4:8
- Write lessons learnt from Bible texts about rest and leisure
- Understand that God blessed the Sabbath day
- Learn that not everything is good and helpful during leisure
- Fill minds with things that are good, true, noble, right and pure

What does the Bible teach us about rest and leisure?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 131
- Good News Bible
- Flashcards
- Charts/posters

- Bible study - Written reflections - Group discussions - Authentic tasks

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Applying lessons learnt by using leisure time responsibly

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

- Identify positive ways of using leisure time
- Discuss values and life skills needed for appropriate leisure use
- Apply lessons learnt by using leisure time responsibly

- Examine constructive ways of using free time
- Learn positive ways like reading Bible, watching Christian movies, cooking, sports
- Design posters showing positive ways of using leisure time
- Discuss values like integrity, honesty, respect and life skills like self-esteem, decision making
- Read what Martha says about applying lessons on responsible leisure use

How can you apply lessons learnt to use your leisure time responsibly?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 132
- Charts/posters
- Design materials
- Audio-visual resources

- Poster design - Value application - Presentations - Self-reflection