Introduction to Christian Religious Education

Importance of studying Christian Religious Education

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

Explain the meaning of Christian Religious Education.
Discuss the importance of learning Christian Religious Education as a subject.
Discuss the relevance of learning Christian Religious Education at Junior Secondary School.
Prepare a personal journal
Appreciate the importance of learning Christian Religious Education.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Explain the meaning of Christian Religious Education.
- Discuss the importance of learning Christian Religious Education as a subject.
- Discuss the relevance of learning Christian Religious Education at Junior Secondary School
-Prepare a personal journal on how learning Christian Religious Education has helped her/him to change their behaviour

What is the meaning of Christian Religious Education? What is the relevance of learning Christian Religious Education at Junior Secondary School?

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KLB; Top Scholar C.R.E page 1-3

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Introduction to Christian Religious Education

Promoting sound moral and religious values through C.R.E
Applying values acquired in Christian Religious Education in interaction with others

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

Identify values acquired through learning Christian Religious Education.
Discuss how the values are acquired in the learning of Christian Religious Education.
Prepare flashcards and write messages that promote sound moral and religious values.
Appreciate the values learnt through Christian Religious Education.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
-Identify values acquired through learning Christian Religious Education.
-Discuss how the values are acquired in the learning of Christian Religious Education.
-Prepare flashcards and write messages that promote sound moral and religious values.

What are the religious values learnt through Christian Religious Education?

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KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 4
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 4-7

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Creation

Accounts of creation; The Biblical accounts of creation

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

Take a nature walk within the school compound nd surrounding area.
Identify features that make up God

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Take a nature walk within the school compound nd surrounding area.
-Identify features that make up God

What is creation? Why did God create human being?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 8-9

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Creation

Accounts of creation; The Biblical accounts of creation

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

Read the Bible; Genesis 1 and 2
Retell the biblical accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2
Discuss the two accounts of creation.
Summarise the main points on the two accounts.
Have fun and enjoy retelling the biblical accounts of creation.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
-Read the Bible; Genesis 1 and 2
-Retell the biblical accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2
-Discuss the two accounts of creation.
-Summarise the main points on the two accounts.

How many days did God take to create the universe? How was the universe before creation?

Good News Bible
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KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 9-11

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Creation

Similarities and differences in the two biblical accounts of creation
Attributes of God from the Biblical accounts of creation

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

Search the internet/library on similarities and differences of the two biblical accounts of creation.
Describe the main similarities and differences in the two biblical accounts of creation.
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the identified points.
Appreciate the two biblical accounts of creation.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Search the internet or library on similarities and differences of the two biblical accounts of creation.
-Describe the main similarities and differences in the two biblical accounts of creation.
-Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the identified points.

What are the similarities of two biblical accounts of creation? What are the differences of the two biblical accounts of creation?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 11-12
Digital devices
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 12-15

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Creation

Responsibilities over animals, fish and birds

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

Discuss where animals, fish and birds are found.
Read the Bible Genesis 2:15-20 and James 3:7
Draw and label an example of an animal, fish and bird on charts.
Have a desire to take care of animals.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss where animals, fish and birds are found.
-Read the Bible Genesis 2:15-20 and James 3:7
-Draw and label an example of an animal, fish and bird on charts.

Which animals, fish and birds do you know?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 15-16

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Creation

Ways in which human beings can protect animals, fish and birds.

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

Identify ways in which human beings can protect animals, fish and birds.
Discuss why we should take care of animals, fish and birds.
Compose a poem on

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify ways in which human beings can protect animals, fish and birds.
-Discuss why we should take care of animals, fish and birds.
-Compose a poem on

How do you take care of animals, fish and birds?

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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 19-23

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Creation

Practising good stewardship by taking care of animals, fish and birds
Responsibilities given to human beings over plants

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

Define good stewardship.
Discuss the importance of good stewardship over animals, fish and birds.
Identify factors that cause conflicts between human beings and wild animals.
Prepare a talk on why Christians should take care of animals, fish and birds.
Practising good stewardship by taking care of animals, fish and birds.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
-Define good stewardship.
-Discuss the importance of good stewardship over animals, fish and birds.
-Identify factors that cause conflicts between human beings and wild animals.
-Prepare a talk on why Christians should take care of animals, fish and birds.

What is the importance of good stewardship over animals, fish and birds?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 16-19
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 23-25

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Creation

Applying biblical teachings on the care for plants to conserve the environment

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

Identify ways in which we conserve the environment.
List the activities they can do to take care of plants and conserve the environment.
Discuss how they can apply biblical teachings of caring for plants to conserve the environment.
Applying biblical teachings on the care for plants to conserve the environment

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
-Identify ways in which we conserve the environment.
-List the activities they can do to take care of plants and conserve the environment.
-Discuss how they can apply biblical teachings of caring for plants to conserve the environment.

Why do you take care of plants?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 26-28

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Creation

Contribution of responsible use of plants to economic growth

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

Brainstorm how responsible use of plants contributes to economic growth.
Carry out an income generating activity and write a report.
Appreciate the values that help them take care of plants.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm how responsible use of plants contributes to economic growth.
-Carry out an income generating activity and write a report.

How do plants contribute to economic growth?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 28-31

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Creation

Use and misuse of natural resources as God
Effects of misusing natural resources

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

Define natural resources.
Identify ways in which human beings use and misuse natural resources.
Discuss how human beings benefit from natural resources.
Have a desire to take care of natural resources.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Define natural resources.
-Identify ways in which human beings use and misuse natural resources.
-Discuss how human beings benefit from natural resources.

What are natural resources?

Good News Bible
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KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 31-35
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 35-36

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Creation

Biblical teachings on good use of God

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

Read the Bible; Genesis 2:15, Exodus 23:10-11, Deuteronomy 20:19
Identify the values that would guide them in good use of natural resources.
Compose and sing a song about God

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the Bible; Genesis 2:15, Exodus 23:10-11, Deuteronomy 20:19
-Identify the values that would guide them in good use of natural resources.
-Compose and sing a song about God

How do you conserve the environment at home?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 37-40

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Bible

Functions of the Bible; Importance of the Bible in the society today

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

Brainstorm how the Bible is used in different occasions and places.
Read 2 Timothy 3: 16-17, Hebrew 4:12
Discuss the importance of the Bible in the society today.
Discuss how the Bible is used in spreading the Word of God.
Appreciate the importance of the Bible in the society today.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm how the Bible is used in different occasions and places.
-Read 2 Timothy 3: 16-17, Hebrew 4:12
-Discuss the importance of the Bible in the society today.
-Discuss how the Bible is used in spreading the Word of God.

What is the importance of the Bible in the society today?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 41-43

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Bible

The role of the Bible in holistic growth
Ways in which God

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

State the role of the Bible in holistic growth.
Sing the song in learner

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- State the role of the Bible in holistic growth.
-Sing the song in learner

What is the role of the Bible in holistic growth?

Good News Bible
Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 43-44
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 45-48

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Bible

The two divisions of the Bible; Importance of the two divisions of the Bible to Christians

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

Discuss the two major divisions of the Bible.
Discuss why it is important to know the books of the Bible.
Appreciate the importance of the two divisions of the Bible to Christians

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
Identify the books of the Bible from flashcards and arrange the books of the Bible in order.
-Discuss the two major divisions of the Bible.
-Discuss why it is important to know the books of the Bible.

What is the importance of the two divisions of the Bible to Christians?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 48-49

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Bible

Classification of the books of the Old and New Testament

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

Identify the books of the Old and New Testament.
Draw, colour and label the different sections of books in the library.
Design a bookmark on the books of the Bible.
Appreciate the books of the Old and New Testament.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify the books of the Old and New Testament.
-Draw, colour and label the different sections of books in the library.
-Design a bookmark on the books of the Bible.

Which are the main groups of the Old Testament books? What are the group of the New Testament books?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 48-49

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Bible

The different Bible translation used in Kenya today
Reasons for translation of the Bible into local languages

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

Explain the meaning of the word translation.
Prepare flashcards and write the challenges faced by Bible translators.
Appreciate the different Bible translation used in Kenya today.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Explain the meaning of the word translation.
- Prepare flashcards and write the challenges faced by Bible translators.

What is translation?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB; Top Scholar C.R.E page 56-58
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 59-60

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Bible

Social and economic effects of translation of the Bible into local languages

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

Identify the values that are demonstrated in the process of Bible translation.
Interpret the pictures in learner's book.
Have a desire to read the Bible in their local language.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify the values that are demonstrated in the process of Bible translation.
- Interpret the pictures in learner's book.

What are the social and economic effects of translation of the Bible into local languages?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 60-63

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Bible

Leadership in the Bible; How God prepared Moses for leadership

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

Read the Bible; Exodus 2:1-15, 3:1-22, 11, 4:1-20
Identify ways through which God prepared Moses for leadership.
Retell the story of Moses.
Enjoy retelling the story of Moses.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the Bible; Exodus 2:1-15, 3:1-22, 11, 4:1-20
- Identify ways through which God prepared Moses for leadership.
- Retell the story of Moses.

How did God prepared Moses for leadership?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 64-65

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Bible

The roles played by Moses during the Exodus
Leadership qualities to emulate from Moses

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

Read the Bible Exodus 14: 10-16, 21, 15:22-25, 18:5-10, 13-26
Identify ways in which leadership is important.
Discuss the roles played by Moses during the Exodus.
Appreciate the importance if leadership.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the Bible Exodus 14: 10-16, 21, 15:22-25, 18:5-10, 13-26
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Identify ways in which leadership is important.
- Discuss the roles played by Moses during the Exodus.

What are the roles played by Moses during Exodus?

Good News Bible
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Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 66-67
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 67-71

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Background to the birth of Jesus Christ; The prophecies about the coming of Jesus Christ

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

Define the term 'prophet' and 'prophecy'
Read Isiah 9:6-7 and Jeremiah 23:5-6
Discuss the prophecies about the coming of Jesus Christ.
Prepare flashcards with the Bible texts they have read about prophecies on the coming of Jesus Christ.
Have a desire to follow Jesus Christ.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Define the term 'prophet' and 'prophecy'
- Read Isiah 9:6-7 and Jeremiah 23:5-6
- Discuss the prophecies about the coming of Jesus Christ.
- Prepare flashcards with the Bible texts they have read about prophecies on the coming of Jesus Christ.

Who is a prophet? What is prophecy?

Good News Bible
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Digital devices
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 73-75

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Ways in which Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah were fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ

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

Read the Bible; Matthew 1:18-23
Discuss how Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies about the coming of the Messiah.
Summarise and write the points on a chart.
Accept Jesus Christ as His savior.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the Bible; Matthew 1:18-23
- Discuss how Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies about the coming of the Messiah.
- Summarise and write the points on a chart.

Why did Joseph plan to break his engagement to Mary? What was the Angel's message to Joseph?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 75

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

The annunciation and birth of John the Baptist
Relating the birth of John the Baptist to the coming of Jesus Christ

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

Read the Bible; Luke 1:5-25
Describe what Zechariah was doing in the Temple when the angle of the Lord appeared to him.
Retell the story of annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist.
Avoid doubting the word of God.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the Bible; Luke 1:5-25
- Describe what Zechariah was doing in the Temple when the angle of the Lord appeared to him.
- Retell the story of annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist.

What was Angel Gabriel's message to Zechariah? Why was it hard for Zechariah to believe the Angel's message?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 76-78
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 78-80

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Ways in which Christians apply the message of John the Baptist in their lives today

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

Read the Bible; Luke 3: 7-15
Identify ways in which Christians can apply the message of John the Baptist in their lives today.
Dramatize how they can apply the message of Joh the Baptist in their lives today.
Have fun and enjoy dramatizing.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the Bible; Luke 3: 7-15
- Identify ways in which Christians can apply the message of John the Baptist in their lives today.
- Dramatize how they can apply the message of Joh the Baptist in their lives today.

Which ways can Christians apply the message of John the Baptist?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 80-82

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Message of John the Baptist

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

Define the term of values.
Identify the values that Christians need to avoid evil condemned by John the Baptist.
Design a poster on the message of John the Baptist.
Appreciate the values we learn from John the Baptist.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Define the term of values.
- Identify the values that Christians need to avoid evil condemned by John the Baptist.
- Design a poster on the message of John the Baptist.

Which values do Christians need to avoid evils condemned by John the Baptist?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 82-84

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

The birth and childhood of Jesus Christ
The dedication of Jesus Christ

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

Read the Bible; Luke 1:26-38
Discuss the events that took place during the annunciation of the birth of Jesus.
Watch a video on the birth of Jesus Christ.
Appreciate the events that took place during the annunciation of the birth of Jesus.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the Bible; Luke 1:26-38
- Discuss the events that took place during the annunciation of the birth of Jesus.
- Watch a video on the birth of Jesus Christ.

Why was Mary troubled by the Angel's message? How did the Angel described the son who Mary was to have?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 85-89
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 89-91

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

The boy Jesus with elders at the temple

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

Read the Bible; Luke 2:41-52
Draw a picture map.
Narrate the story the boy Jesus with elders at the temple.
Have a desire to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the Bible; Luke 2:41-52
- Draw a picture map (Arrange the pictures in learner's book to form a picture map on the story of Jesus Christ)
- Narrate the story the boy Jesus with elders at the temple

Which festival was Jesus Christ and his parents attending? What was Jesus Christ doing at the temple when He was left behind?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 92-95

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

The boy Jesus with elders at the temple

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

Summarise the story of Jesus Christ at the temple with the elders.
Compose and sing a song on the story of Jesus Christ in the temple.
Have a desire to emulate the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Summarise the story of Jesus Christ at the temple with the elders.
- Compose and sing a song on the story of Jesus Christ in the temple.

What explanation did Jesus Christ give to His parents for remaining in the temple? Which quality did Jesus Christ have as a child that made His parents happy?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 95

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ
The Church

Values Christians learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus
Biblical teachings on selected forms of worship

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

Identify the values that Christian learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ.
Prepare flashcards on the values, which Christians learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ.
Have a desire to emulate the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify the values that Christian learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ.
- Prepare flashcards on the values, which Christians learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ.

Which values do we learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 95-98
Digital devices
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 100-103

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Church

Importance of prayer and fasting to Christians

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

Read the Bible; Luke 4:1-2, Acts 13: 1-3, Matthew 6:9-13
State the importance of prayer and fasting to Christians.
Design posters on the importance of prayer and fasting.
Appreciate the importance of prayer and fasting to Christians.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the Bible; Luke 4:1-2, Acts 13: 1-3, Matthew 6:9-13
- State the importance of prayer and fasting to Christians.
- Design posters on the importance of prayer and fasting.

What is the importance of prayer and fasting?

Good News Bible
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Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 103-104

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Church

Ways in which Christians apply the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting

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

Identify ways in which Christians can apply the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting.
State the values that are demonstrated in Christian worship.
Sing a song on the Lord's prayer.
Appreciate ways in which Christians can apply the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
-Identify ways in which Christians can apply the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting.
- State the values that are demonstrated in Christian worship.
- Sing a song on the Lord's prayer.

Which ways can Christians apply the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 104-108

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Church

Contribution of the church towards education and health
The role of the church in health

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

Explain the meaning of education.
Discuss the contribution of the church towards education.
Compile a brief report on the contribution of the church towards health in Kenya.
Appreciate the contribution of the church towards education.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Explain the meaning of education.
- Discuss the contribution of the church towards education.
- Compile a brief report on the contribution of the church towards health in Kenya.

What is the contribution of the church towards education?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 108-111
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 111-114

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.

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

Define the term human sexuality.
Outline and discuss the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual changes that boys and girls experience as adolescents.
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the changes boys and girls experience as adolescents.
Acknowledge the different changes boys and girls experience as adolescents.

In groups,learners are guided to:
mention some of the bodily changes boys and girls undergoes during adolescent.
discuss the meaning of human sexuality.
conduct an internet search on the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual changes that boys and girls experience as adolescents.
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the changes boys and girls experience as adolescents.

What are the bodily changes that adolescents experience during puberty? What is human sexuality?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar CRE pg 116-117.

Oral questions. Assessment rubric. Written tests.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality -Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships.

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

State the meaning of healthy and unhealthy relationship.
Outline and discuss the indicators of healthy and unhealthy relationship among young people.
Prepare flashcards showing the life skills needed to maintain healthy relationship.
Desire to have and maintain a healthy relationship among the peers.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
explain the meaning of healthy and unhealthy relationship.
discuss the examples or indicators of healthy and unhealthy relationship among young people.
search and discuss the life skills needed to maintain healthy relationships.
Prepare flashcards showing the life skills needed to maintain healthy relationship.
Prepare a one week journal on how you can promote healthy relationship and avoid unhealthy relationship.

How can you overcome unhealthy relationship? What are some of the examples of healthy and unhealthy relationship among young people?

Top Scholar CRE pg 118-119.
Flashcards.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Journal. Oral questions. Written tests.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Identify the circumstances that lead to an unhealthy relationship among peers.
Discuss the circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationship.
Summarize the points on circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationship in their exercise books.
Recognize circumstances that may lead to unhealthy relationship among his/her peers.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
read the story in learner's book and identify the circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationship among peers.
discuss the circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationships among peers/young people.
summarize the points in their exercise books.

What leads to an unhealthy relationship among peers?

Top Scholar CRE pg 120.
Top Scholar CRE pg 121.
Charts.
Digital devices.

Observation. Assessment rubric. oral questions. Checklists.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
State ways to avoid temptations and tempting places.
Discuss the different ways or activities that helps in avoiding temptations and tempting areas in the community.
Role play how to overcome tempting situations.
Appreciate the different ways/activities that helps in avoiding temptations and tempting areas.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
brainstorm the ways or activities that may help a person to avoid temptations and tempting areas.
discuss the ways of avoiding temptations and tempting areas.
summarize the points in exercise books.
role play how to overcome tempting situations in life and record themselves.

How do one avoid temptations and tempting places?

Top Scholar CRE pg 122.
Digital devices.

Observation. Written texts. Role plays. Checklists. Anecdotal.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.

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

Read the different biblical texts.
Discuss the biblical teachings on Sexual temptations.
Sumarize the biblical teachings on charts and present in class.
Apply the biblical teachings in their lifes.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
Take turns in reading the Bible texts;1st Corinthians 6:9,18,Phillipians 4:8-9, Galatians 5:23,1st Thessalonians 4:3.
identify and discuss the biblical teachings from the texts on sexual temptations.
summarize their points on charts and share with other groups for assessment.

What are the biblical teachings on sexual temptations?

Good News Bible.
Flashcards.
Charts.
Top Scholar CRE pg 122-123.

Oral questions. Checklists. Written texts. Assessment rubric.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.

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

State reasons why young people should engage in sex before marriage
Conduct an internet search on the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage.
Develop PowerPoint slides for presentations on the consequences of sex before marriage.
Acknowledge the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage.

In groups, learners are guided to:
state reasons why young people should not engage in sex before marriage.
use digital devices to search the internet on the consequences of sex before marriage to an individual.
discuss the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage.
develop PowerPoint slides for presentation on the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage.

What are the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage?

Top Scholar CRE pg 123-124.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar CRE pg 124-126.
Flashcards.
Songs.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Written test. oral questions.

Christian Living.

Christian Marriage and Family.

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

Define the terms marriage and family.
Mention and discuss the types of families in the community.
Make charts with information on the types of families in the community.
Appreciate the different types of families in the community.

In groups, learners are guide to;
brainstorm the meaning of marriage and family.
mention and discuss the types of families in the community.
Prepare charts with information on the types of families in the community.

What is the difference between marriage and family? What are the different types of families in Kenya?

Top Scholar CRE pg 127-128.
Charts.
Digital devices.
Dictionaries.

Assessment rubric. oral questions. Checklists. Written tests.

Christian Living.

Christian Marriage and Family.

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

Read biblical texts: Genesis 2:23-24 and Ephesians 5:25-33.
Discuss the biblical teachings on marriage and family to develop positive attitudes.
Summarize the biblical teachings on marriag and family on charts.
Appreciate the biblical teachings on marriage and family.

In groups,learners are guided to;
take turns in reading the Bible texts: Genesis 2:23-24, Ephesians 5:25-33, Exodus 20:12, Psalms 127:3-5 & Ephesians 6:4.
identify and discuss the biblical teachings on marriage from Genesis 2:23-24 & Ephesians 5:25-33.
identify and discuss the biblical teachings on family from Exodus 20:12, Psalms 127:3-5 & Ephesians 6:4.

What are the requirements of a Christian marriage? Why should children respect their parents?

Good News Bible.
Top Scholar CRE pg 129-130.

Reading and explaining biblical teachings. Assessment rubric. oral questions. Written tests.

Christian Living.

Christian Marriage and Family.

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

Explain ways through which christians promote values among young people before marriage.
Discuss reasons why it is important for marriages and families to have harmonious relationships.
Prepare PowerPoint presentation on the importance of families and marriages having harmonious relationship.
Appreciate the importance of marriages and families in a community.

In groups,learners are guided to;
interact with a religious leader or resource person to find out ways through which christians promote values among young people before marriage.
search the internet on the importance of families and marriages to have harmonious relationship.
discuss their findings and prepare PowerPoint presentation.

Why is it important for families and marriages to have harmonious relationship?

Digital devices.
Resource Person.
Top Scholar CRE pg 131-132.
Top Scholar CRE pg 133-134.

Oral questions. Written tests Assessment rubrics. Questionnaires.

Christian Living.

Alcohol,Drugs and Substance Use.

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

List the commonly abused drugs in Kenya today.
Discuss reasons why people abuse drugs today.
Search the internet on the effects of abusing drugs and alcohol on an individual and families.
Prepare PowerPoint presentation on the effects of abusing alcohol,drugs and substance on individuals and families.

In groups,learners are guided to:
mention the types of drugs commonly abused in Kenya today.
explain reasons why people abuse drugs today.
use digital devices to search the internet on the effects of abusing drugs, alcohol on individuals and families.
prepare PowerPoint presentation on the effects of abusing drugs and alcohol on individuals and families in the Kenya.

Which are the commonly abused drugs in Kenya today? Why do people abuse drugs today? What are the effects of abusing drugs on individuals and families?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar CRE pg 136-140.
Flashcards.

Assessment rubric. Written tests. Oral questions. Checklists.

Christian Living.

Alcohol,Drugs and Substance Use.

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

Read biblical texts: Ephesians 5:18, Proverbs 20:1,1st Corinthians 3:17,6:9-10.
Identify and discuss the biblical teachings on alcohol, drug and substance use.
Identify skills and values that would help avoid alcohol,drugs and substance use.
Prepare flashcards with details on skills and values that would help avoid drug, alcohol and substance use.
Apply the values and skills to avoid drug, substance and alcohol use in life.

In groups,learners are guided to:
read the bible and identify the biblical teachings on drug, alcohol and substance use.
explain the biblical teachings on drug, alcohol and substance use from the Bible verses.
identify and discuss the values and skills that would help an individual to avoid drug, substance and alcohol use.

Which values and skills can help a person avoid drug, alcohol and substance use?

Top Scholar CRE pg 140-143.
Flashcards.
Good News Bible.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Written tests. Oral questions. Reading and explaining biblical teachings.

Christian Living.

Gambling as a form of addiction.

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

Define the term gambling and identify the types of gambling in society.
Explain the biblical teachings on addictions.
Search the internet and discuss the causes of gambling in the society.
Make charts with information on causes of gambling in the society.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
brainstorm the meaning of term gambling and identify the types of gambling in the society.
read bible verses: Proverbs 13:11;28:20-22;1st Timothy 6:9.
explain the biblical teachings on addictions.
search the internet for the causes of gambling in the society.
summarize the findings on charts and display them in class.

What is gambling? Why do people engage in gambling?

Top Scholar CRE pg 144-147.
Digital devices.
Charts.
Good News Bible.
Top Scholar CRE pg 148-152.
Flashcards.

Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Written tests. Reading and explaining biblical teachings.

Christian Living.

Social Media.

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

Define the term Social media platforms.
List the social media platforms used by young people today. Outline and discuss ways of using the social media responsibly.
Prepare PowerPoint slides on the precautions that one need to exercise as he/she engages on social media platforms.
Acknowledge the dangers of chatting or meeting with online strangers.

In groups, pairs,learners are guided to:
define the term social media platform.
list the commonly used social media platforms by young people.
discuss the ways of using social media responsibly.
sort and write safety precautions to exercise as one engage on social media platforms.
prepare PowerPoint presentation on the precautions to exercise when engaging in social media platforms.

Which are the commonly used social media platforms by young people in Kenya? Which dangers can one get involved in when chatting with online strangers?

Top Scholar CRE pg 154-157.
Pictures.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Written tests. Oral questions. Checklists.

Christian Living.

Social Media.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Outline ways in which social media is misused today.
Define cyber bullying and give examples.
Discuss ways of responding of responding to cyber bullying.
Design posters and write skills one should use when using social media platforms.
Apply Christian values while using different social media platforms.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
explain the ways in which social media is misused today.
search the meaning of cyber bullying and cite examples.
identify and discuss ways of responding to cyber bullying.
identify the christian values and skills to apply while using different social media platforms.
design posters and write skills to apply while using social media platforms.

How is social media misused today? What is cyber bullying? How should one respond to cyber bullying? Which skills and values can one apply when using social media platforms?

Top Scholar CRE pg 159-161.
Posters.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Written tests. Checklists.