CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

The meaning of work and reasons for working
Types of work and vocation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define work in its widest sense. Distinguish between labour and creative work. Explain reasons why people work.

Definition of work as human activity using intellectual or physical energy; Discussion of work dimensions: physical, spiritual, moral, economic, cultural; Analysis of reasons for working: self-satisfaction, personal development, basic needs, dignity; Examination of work as life itself and source of meaning

The Bible
The Bible, 1 Corinthians passage, Work classification charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 95-98

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Traditional African attitude to work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain traditional African understanding of work. Discuss work organization by age, gender and social status. Analyze religious dimension of work in African communities.

Analysis of work as fundamental dimension of human existence; Discussion of work division by age, gender, social status; Examination of training methods: children with mothers, girls learning domestic tasks, boys learning masculine duties; Study of work's religious dimension: prayers, sacrifices, thanksgiving ceremonies

The Bible, Traditional work examples, Cultural practice materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 100-102

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Secular attitude to work and Christian teaching on work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare secular attitudes to work with Christian perspectives. Explain biblical foundation of Christian work ethic. Analyze God as worker and humans as co-creators.

Discussion of secular factors: education level, opportunities, competition; Analysis of negative secular attitudes: work as commodity, personal gain focus; Scripture study Genesis 1-2 on God as worker; Study of Jesus as carpenter and Paul as tent maker

The Bible, Genesis creation passages

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 102-105

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Virtues related to work
Professional ethics, ethos and codes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and explain virtues applied to different types of work. Discuss diligence, honesty, faithfulness, responsibility and tolerance in work.

Analysis of work as moral activity requiring virtues; Discussion of diligence as care and steady effort; Examination of honesty/integrity in dealing fairly and avoiding corruption; Study of faithfulness/loyalty to employers and commitments

The Bible, Virtue definition materials
The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 105-106

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Rights and duties of employers and employees

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain rights and duties of employers. Discuss rights and duties of employees. Analyze importance of cordial employer-employee relationships.

Discussion of employer rights: business freedom, profits, loyalty expectation, Examination of employee rights

The Bible, Rights and duties charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 108-110

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Employment and wage/labour contracts
Industrial action/strikes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss Christian approach to employment issues. Explain biblical principles on wages and labour contracts. Analyze just wage considerations.

Study of biblical employment principles (Leviticus 19:13, Luke 10:7); Analysis of Paul's teaching on fair wages (1 Timothy 5:18) Examination of labour contract protection and legal binding

The Bible, Leviticus and Luke passages
The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 110-112

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Child labour

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define child labour and explain its causes. Discuss exploitation of children in various forms of work. Analyze traditional African vs modern approaches to children's work.

Definition of child labour as full-time employment of under-18s; Discussion of causes, Study of biblical view of children as God's blessings (Psalms 127:3-5)

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 113-116

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Child labour (continued) and child protection
Unemployment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss international and national child protection measures. Explain Christian response to child abuse and exploitation. Analyze children's rights and responsibilities.

Analysis of international declarations: UN Rights of Child, African Charter; Discussion of Kenya's Children's Act and government measures; Examination of organizations: UNICEF, ANPPACAN, CRADLE; Study of children's rights: life, education, expression, protection

The Bible
The Bible, 1 Corinthians 12 on talents, Unemployment statistics

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 114-116

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Self-employment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define self-employment and explain its importance. Discuss factors to consider before starting businesses. Analyze Jua Kali sector and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Definition of self-employment as personal enterprise initiation; Discussion of importance: income generation, job creation, economic welfare; Study of Christian encouragement for work and job creation

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 117-118

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Biblical foundation of work and modern applications

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Synthesize biblical teachings on work from Old and New Testament. Apply Christian work principles to contemporary employment challenges. Develop Christian work ethic for modern contexts.

Comprehensive review of Genesis creation and work; Analysis of Jesus as worker and Paul's teachings; Integration of traditional African, secular, and Christian work attitudes; Application of biblical principles to modern employment issues; Development of Christian approach to contemporary work challenges

The Bible, Genesis and New Testament work passages, Application scenarios

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 95-118

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

The meaning and forms of leisure
Importance of leisure and traditional African understanding

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define leisure as time free from work or duties. Distinguish between passive and active leisure. Analyze advantages and disadvantages of different leisure forms.

Definition of leisure as relaxation time; Discussion of passive vs active leisure forms; Analysis of advantages: rest, talent development; Study of disadvantages: addiction, health risks

The Bible, Leisure activity examples, Visual aids
The Bible, Traditional ceremony examples, African leisure materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 119-122

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Christian teaching on leisure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain biblical foundation of leisure from creation story. Discuss Jesus' example of rest and recreation. Analyze Christian use of leisure time.

Scripture study Genesis 2:2, Exodus 20:8-11 on Sabbath rest; Analysis of Jesus' leisure examples; Discussion of Christian activities: worship, visiting sick, retreat; Study of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 on appropriate timing

The Bible, Genesis and Exodus passages

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 125-128

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Misuse of leisure today
Use and abuse of alcohol

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify ways leisure is misused in modern society. Discuss negative effects of excessive passive activities. Analyze problems of idle talk, gambling, and discos.

Discussion of excessive passive activities and technology addiction; Analysis of gambling, idle talk, and disco problems; Examination of changing leisure patterns from traditional to modern

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 128-130

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Use and abuse of drugs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define drugs and classify different types. Explain effects of medical, soft, and hard drugs. Discuss reasons for drug abuse among youth.

Definition and classification of drugs; Analysis of medical, soft, and hard drug effects; Discussion of abuse reasons

The Bible, Drug classification charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 133-138

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Causes and prevention of drug abuse

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze factors leading to alcohol and drug abuse. Discuss prevention strategies and rehabilitation measures. Explain role of family, church, and society in prevention.

Analysis of abuse causes: parental neglect, financial stress, media influence; Discussion of prevention strategies and rehabilitation organizations

The Bible, charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 133-138

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE
CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WEALTH, MONEY AND POVERTY
CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WEALTH, MONEY AND POVERTY

Christian criteria for evaluating leisure use
Definition of wealth, money and poverty
Traditional African understanding of wealth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Christian principles for leisure evaluation. Discuss biblical guidelines for appropriate leisure activities. Apply Christian criteria to modern leisure choices.

Study of Christian evaluation criteria: dignity, harm avoidance, God's glory; Scripture study Psalms 1:1-2, 1 Corinthians 10:31; Application of biblical principles to leisure choices; Discussion of avoiding addiction and harmful activities

The Bible, Psalms and 1 Corinthians passages
The Bible, charts showing world currencies
The Bible, charts on traditional wealth indicators, pictures of livestock

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 138-140

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WEALTH, MONEY AND POVERTY

Traditional African understanding of poverty and attitudes to wealth
Impact of money economy on traditional African society
Christian teaching on wealth - Old Testament

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define poverty in traditional African context. Identify causes of poverty in traditional society. Explain traditional African attitudes to wealth and poverty.

Bible reading on caring for the poor; Discussions on causes of traditional poverty; Narratives on laziness and raids

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 145-148

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WEALTH, MONEY AND POVERTY

Christian teaching on wealth and poverty - New Testament
Fair distribution of wealth
Bribery and corruption

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Highlight New Testament teachings on wealth and poverty. Discuss Jesus' revolutionary teachings on wealth. Analyze parables about wealth and poverty. Explain spiritual vs material wealth.

Bible reading from Luke and Matthew; Detailed discussion on rich young ruler; Analysis of Lazarus and rich man parable;Q/A on Kingdom values vs material values.

The Bible, pictures illustrating biblical parables.
The Bible
The Bible, relevant print media material

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 153-157

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Definition of law, order and justice
The need for law, order and justice in society
Rights and duties of citizens

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define law, order and justice. Identify different types of laws. Explain the importance of law in society. Distinguish between statutory and customary laws.

Q/A on school rules and regulations; Brain storming on types of laws; Group discussions on importance of laws, Practical examples of laws affecting daily life.

The Bible
The Bible, chalkboard, exercise books, old newspapers, local examples from community.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 163-165

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Traditional African understanding of law, order and justice
Biblical teachings on law - Old Testament and Jesus' fulfillment
Biblical teachings on order and justice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss traditional African laws and customs. Explain methods of maintaining order in traditional society. Analyze traditional justice systems. Evaluate traditional conflict resolution mechanisms.

Narratives on ancestral laws and taboos; Group discussions on traditional punishments; Exposition on role of elders and chiefs; Case studies on oath administration; Practical examples of covenant making; Discussion on intermarriage as peacemaking.

The Bible,simple drawings on chalkboard.
The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 169-171

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Social disorders - discrimination (racism and tribalism)
Social disorders - gender discrimination and inequitable distribution of wealth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define discrimination and its forms. Discuss racism and its effects. Analyze tribalism/ethnicism causes and effects. Suggest remedies for racial and ethnic discrimination.

Brain storming on discrimination examples; Case study analysis of apartheid in South Africa; Group discussions on ethnic conflicts in Africa

The Bible simple maps drawn on board.
The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 177-184

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Social disorders - crime, its causes and remedies
Church-state relationship and Christian role in society transformation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define crime and identify types of crimes. Analyze causes of crime in society. Discuss punishment as remedy for crime. Explain rehabilitation of criminals. Evaluate other crime prevention methods.

Brain storming on crime examples; Group analysis of crime causes; Detailed discussions on forms of punishment

The Bible
The Bible simple diagrams on board.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 187-191

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Definition of science, technology and environment. Benefits of science and technology
Christian views on euthanasia and blood transfusion
Christian views on organ transplant and genetic engineering

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define science, technology and environment. Explain benefits of science and technology to human beings. Analyze how Christians should use modern science and technology. Discuss God's mandate to human beings in creation.

Q/A on scientific knowledge from other subjects; Brain storming on technological devices in daily life; Group discussions on benefits of technology

The Bible
The Bible, simple drawings of human organs

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 196-198

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Christian views on plastic surgery and environmental impact of science and technology
Christian response to desertification and deforestation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain plastic surgery types and reasons. Discuss Christian response to cosmetic surgery. Define pollution and its types. Analyze environmental problems caused by technology.

Brain storming on beauty and appearance; Group discussions on reconstructive vs cosmetic surgery; Bible reading on being created in God's image; Exposition on land, air, water and noise pollution.

The Bible, simple environmental observations.
The Bible, simple tree planting demonstrations, seedlings if available.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 203-209