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
Flash cards
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

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
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
KLB: Top Scholar; C.R.E page 76-78

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

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 3:16, John 1:29-30
Discuss the importance of the birth of John the Baptist.
Compose a poem on how the birth of John the Baptist related to the coming of Jesus Christ.
Appreciate the importance of the birth of John the Baptist.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the Bible; Luke 3:16, John 1:29-30
- Discuss the importance of the birth of John the Baptist.
- Compose a poem on how the birth of John the Baptist related to the coming of Jesus Christ.

How did John the Baptist introduce Jesus Christ to the crowd? How does the birth of John the Baptist related to the coming of Jesus Christ?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
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
Flash cards
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
Flash cards
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
Flash cards
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

Values Christians learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus

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

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Church

Biblical teachings on selected forms of worship

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

Define the term worship.
Discuss why worship is important to Christians in their day-to-day lives.
Compose songs on the Lord's Prayer.
Have a desire to worship God all the time.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Define the term worship.
- Discuss why worship is important to Christians in their day-to-day lives.
- Compose songs on the Lord's Prayer.

Where do you worship God? What do you do during worship?

Good News Bible
Digital devices
Charts
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
Flash cards
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

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

Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions

The Church

The role of the church in health

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

Identify the role of the Church in health.
Discuss the barriers to effective church mission work in health and education.
Design posters on the benefits of missionary work in education in Kenya.
Appreciate the contribution of the church towards health.

Individually, in pairs or in groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify the role of the Church in health.
- Discuss the barriers to effective church mission work in health and education.
- Design posters on the benefits of missionary work in education in Kenya.

What is the contribution of the church towards health?

Good News Bible
Flash cards
Pictures Songs Digital devices
Charts
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:

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.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Written test. oral questions.

Christian Living.

Human Sexuality.

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

Interview a resource person and identify the values that guide good morals
Discuss the values needed by boys and girls to lead a chaste life.
Prepare flashcards showing the values needed by boys and girls to lead a chaste life.
Desire to develop the values needed by boys and girls to lead chaste lives.

In groups,learners are guided to;
interview a resource person, identify and discuss the values that guide good morals.
discuss values needed by boys and girls to lead a chaste life.
make flashcards showing the values needed to lead a chaste life.
compose a song on "Lord help me overcome temptations"

Which values are needed by boys and girls to lead chaste lives?

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

Assessment rubric. Observation. Checklists. Oral questions. Written test. Interviewing.

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

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:

Identify the skills required to sustain and support stable families in the society.
Discuss how the skills can contribute towards stable families.
Role play a stable common family and record it using digital devices.
Appreciate the skills that contribute towards stable families in the society.

In groups,learners are guided to;
conduct an internet inquiry on skills young people need to contribute to stable families.
discuss how each of the identified skill contribute towards stable families.
role play a stable common family.
compose poems on 'God is the center for stable families.

Which skills do young people need to contribute towards stable families?

Top Scholar CRE pg 133-134.
Digital devices.

Anecdotal. Assessment rubric. Written test. oral questions.

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.

Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Written tests. 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:

Outline the effects of gambling on individuals and families.
Discuss the measures taken by christians and government to help young people overcome gambling.
Identify and prepare flashcards on the skills and values that help a person avoid gambling.
Desire to live an addiction free life.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
outline the effects of gambling on an individual and families.
identify and discuss the measures taken by Christians and government to help young people overcome gambling.
identify and prepare flashcards showing the values and skills that would help one to avoid gambling.
draw a value tree and place the values on different parts of the tree.

What are the effects of gambling to an individual and families? Which measures can be taken to help young people overcome gambling in the society?

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

Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Written tests. Checklists.

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.