THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

The Call of the Disciples - Selection and calling (4 lessons)
The Call of the Disciples - Fishers of men

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

-Describe the call of the first disciples as guided by the scripture
-Identify the first four disciples called by Jesus
-Appreciate the immediate response of the disciples

Learners in small groups discuss different roles they play in Church and share in class. They will identify the roles of the disciples of Jesus and how they were called, referring to Mark 1:16-20.

How did the disciples respond to the call of Jesus Christ?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 48
LONGHORN Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 52

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The Call of the Disciples - Service in society
The Call of the Disciples - Personal response

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

-Examine how different people are called to serve God today
-Identify different ways of serving God in society
-Appreciate the various forms of service to God

Learners to watch a video clip on the call of the first disciples and discuss observations. They will then identify and list different ways people serve God in their church and community, creating a chart of service opportunities.

How did the disciples respond to the call of Jesus Christ?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 48
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 48

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

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The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Desert experience (5 lessons)
The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Responding to temptation

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

-Define temptation
-Narrate the temptations Jesus was tempted in the wilderness
-Identify Jesus' response to temptation

Learners to brainstorm in pairs the temptations they face in their daily lives and share with class. They will then read Luke 4:1-13 and retell the story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, focusing on the first temptation of turning stones into bread.

What are temptations?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 53
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 53

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The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Common temptations
The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Overcoming temptation

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

-Identify temptations that Christians face in society today
-Relate Jesus' temptations to daily challenges
-Appreciate the universality of temptation

Learners in pairs to list the temptations that Christians face in their daily lives. They will categorize these temptations and compare them with Jesus' temptations, discussing commonalities and differences. They will watch a video clip on the temptations of Jesus Christ and discuss lessons learned.

How do you overcome temptations as a young person?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 53
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 53

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

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The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Applying Jesus' example

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

-Apply lessons from Jesus' temptations to personal life
-Compose a poem about overcoming temptation
-Commit to following Jesus' example in temptation

Learners to recite a poem about temptation and discuss its meaning. They will then compose their own poems or songs about overcoming temptation using Jesus' example, emphasizing the role of Scripture, prayer, and faith in God. They will perform these creative works for the class.

How do you overcome temptations as a young person?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 53

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

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Miracles of Jesus Christ - The Roman Officer's servant (4 lessons)
Miracles of Jesus Christ - Faith of the Roman officer

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

-Narrate the healing of the Roman officer's servant by Jesus Christ
-Explain the importance of helping a sick person
-Appreciate Jesus' power to heal

Learners to brainstorm in small groups the importance of helping a sick person. They will then read in turns Matthew 8:5-13 and narrate the story of the healing of the Roman officer's servant, discussing Jesus' willingness to help regardless of background.

How did the Roman officer demonstrate faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 59
Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 59

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Miracles of Jesus Christ - Lessons from the healing
Miracles of Jesus Christ - Helping the sick

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

-Discuss lessons learnt from the healing of the Roman officer's servant
-Outline Jesus' universal mission
-Appreciate Jesus as healer to all peoples

Learners to watch a video clip on the healing of the Roman officer's servant and discuss observations. They will identify and list the lessons learnt from this miracle, such as Jesus' universal mission, the importance of faith, and God's power to heal regardless of distance.

How did the Roman officer demonstrate faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 59
-longhor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 60

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

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Faith in God - The bleeding woman (4 lessons)
Faith in God - Church and government help

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

-Describe the miracle of healing the bleeding woman
-Identify the woman's faith and persistence
-Appreciate the healing power of Jesus

Learners to share experiences of sickness and healing in pairs. They will then read Luke 8:43-48 and retell the miracle of the healing of the bleeding woman, focusing on her determination to reach Jesus despite obstacles.

How did the bleeding woman show faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 62
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 62

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Faith in God - Lessons from the healing

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

-Outline lessons learnt from the miracle of healing of the bleeding woman
-Relate the woman's faith to personal challenges
-Appreciate the importance of persistent faith

Learners to discuss in pairs lessons learnt from the healing of the bleeding woman and share with class. They will identify key lessons such as the importance of faith, persistence, Jesus' compassion, and God's power to heal chronic conditions, creating a visual presentation of these lessons.

How did the bleeding woman show faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 62

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Faith in God - Personal application
Jesus Power over Death - The story of Lazarus (4 lessons)

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

-Role play the miracle of the bleeding woman
-Compose a song about God's healing power
-Appreciate the healing power of Jesus Christ

Learners to role play the miracle of the healing of the bleeding woman, with different students taking the roles of Jesus, the woman, disciples, and the crowd. They will then compose and sing a song about God's healing power, reflecting on how faith can overcome obstacles in their own lives.

How did the bleeding woman show faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 63
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 63

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

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Jesus Power over Death - Jesus' compassion
Jesus Power over Death - Lessons from Lazarus

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

-Identify Jesus' compassion in the story
-Explain why Jesus wept
-Appreciate Jesus' human emotions

Learners in small groups to brainstorm on why Jesus wept and the significance of his emotional response. They will discuss Jesus' compassion and how he identified with human suffering, creating a list of ways Jesus showed compassion throughout his ministry.

Why did Jesus say that Lazarus was only asleep?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 65
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 65

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Jesus Power over Death - Role play and creative expression
The Kingdom of God - Hidden treasure parable (4 lessons)

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

-Role play the raising of Lazarus from the dead
-Compose a poem on God's power over death
-Appreciate Jesus' victory over death

Learners to role play the raising of Lazarus from the dead, with different students taking the roles of Jesus, Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and the mourners. They will then compose poems on God's power over death and create posters with the message "Jesus Christ has power over death" for display in class.

Why did Jesus say that Lazarus was only asleep?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 66
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 67

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

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The Kingdom of God - Understanding the parable
The Kingdom of God - Lessons from the parable

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

-Explain the parable of the hidden treasure
-Interpret the symbolism in the parable
-Value spiritual treasures above material ones

Learners to read in pairs Matthew 13:44-46 and retell the parable of the hidden treasure. They will discuss the meaning of the parable, focusing on the man's joy at finding the treasure and his willingness to sell everything to obtain it, relating this to the supreme value of God's kingdom.

Why is the kingdom of God compared to a treasure?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 70
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 71

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The Kingdom of God - Creative applications

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

-Role play the parable of the hidden treasure
-Compose a song about the value of God's Kingdom
-Desire to live as partakers of the kingdom of God

Learners to role play the parable of the hidden treasure, depicting the discovery, joy, sacrifice, and acquisition of the field. They will then compose and sing songs about the value of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing its supreme worth compared to worldly treasures, and create posters illustrating this value.

Why is the kingdom of God compared to a treasure?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 72

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Attitude towards Wealth - The rich man and Lazarus (4 lessons)
Attitude towards Wealth - The afterlife reality

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

-Describe the parable of the rich man and Lazarus
-Identify the contrasting lifestyles of the characters
-Recognize the consequences of neglecting the poor

Learners in groups to search the internet on how Christians use their resources to support others, and share in class. They will then read in turns Luke 16:19-31 and retell the parable, focusing on the stark contrast between the rich man's luxury and Lazarus' poverty.

How should Christians use their wealth?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 73
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 73

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Attitude towards Wealth - Lessons from the parable
Attitude towards Wealth - Personal application

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

-Discuss lessons learnt from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus
-Identify proper use of wealth according to the Bible
-Appreciate the importance of sharing resources

Learners to outline lessons from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and discuss their applications today. They will identify key lessons such as the proper use of wealth, responsibility toward the poor, eternal consequences of actions, and the sufficiency of Scripture for guidance.

How should Christians use their wealth?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 73
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 73

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The Apostles' Creed - Definition and meaning (4 lessons)
The Apostles' Creed - Teachings and beliefs

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

-Recite the Apostles' Creed to affirm their Christian faith
-Define the meaning of creed
-Value the importance of faith declarations

Learners to recite the Apostles' Creed together and discuss its purpose. They will explore the meaning of the term "creed" and why Christians have statements of faith, then write the meaning of Apostles' Creed on charts for display in the CRE learning corner.

Why is the Apostles' Creed important to Christians today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 78
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 78

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The Apostles' Creed - Importance to Christians
The Apostles' Creed - Holy Trinity

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

-Discuss the importance of Apostles' creed to Christians today
-Explain reasons for reciting the creed
-Value unity in shared beliefs

Learners to brainstorm in pairs the reason for the Apostles' Creed in Christianity. They will explore the importance of the creed in providing direction, promoting unity, and affirming common beliefs among Christians across denominations, creating a presentation on the significance of the creed.

Why is the Apostles' Creed important to Christians today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 78
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 78

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Christian Suffering - Paul's teaching (4 lessons)

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

-Explain the teachings of Paul on Christian suffering
-Define Christian suffering
-Appreciate suffering as part of Christian life

Learners to brainstorm in pairs on the suffering they face in their Christian faith. They will then read in turns 2 Corinthians 6:3-7 and discuss Paul's teachings on suffering, identifying key points about the nature and purpose of Christian suffering.

How do Christians cope with challenges they face today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 78

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Christian Suffering - Types of suffering
Christian Suffering - Values from Paul's teachings

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

-Identify different types of Christian suffering
-Recognize challenges Christians face
-Value perseverance in difficult times

Learners to discuss in small groups different types of suffering Christians experience, such as persecution, ridicule, or isolation. They will create a chart categorizing different forms of Christian suffering and share personal or observed examples with the class.

How do Christians cope with challenges they face today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 80
-Longhor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 80

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Christian Suffering - Creative expression
Church Unity - Definition and meaning (5 lessons)

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

-Compose songs on Christian suffering
-Apply Paul's teachings to personal challenges
-Appreciate the importance of Christian suffering for spiritual development

Learners to compose and sing relevant songs on the importance of Christian suffering. They will reflect on personal challenges they face as Christians and discuss how Paul's teachings help them cope with these challenges, creating poems, songs, or skits that express the transformative nature of enduring hardship with faith.

How do Christians cope with challenges they face today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-longhornChristian Religious Education Learner's Book page 85
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 85

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Church Unity - Biblical teachings
Church Unity - Practical examples

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

-Outline Bible teachings on Christian unity
-Read key scripture passages on unity
-Appreciate God's desire for unity

Learners to read in turns Matthew 16:18, John 17:20-23, and Galatians 3:28 and note key points on Church unity. They will discuss in small groups biblical teachings on Christian unity, creating a poster with key verses and principles about unity in the body of Christ.

Why is Church unity important?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 91
-Longhor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 91

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Church Unity - Benefits for society

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

-Describe ways in which Church unity fosters harmonious living
-Explain the impact of unity on communities
-Appreciate unity as a Christian virtue

Learners to watch a video clip on churches working together and discuss their observations. They will analyze how church unity positively affects communities, identifying benefits such as stronger witness, more effective service, reduced conflict, and modeling reconciliation, creating a presentation on these benefits.

Why is Church unity important?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 94

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Church Unity - Promoting unity
Good citizenship - Definition and qualities (4 lessons)

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

-Compose songs on Christian unity
-Identify ways to promote unity
-Desire to work together with others for Church unity

Learners to compose and sing a song on Christian unity, incorporating biblical themes of oneness in Christ. They will brainstorm practical ways they can promote unity in their school, church, and community, developing an action plan for building bridges between different Christian groups.

Why is Church unity important?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 94
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 94

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Good citizenship - Biblical teaching
Good citizenship - Godly living

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

-Discuss the Biblical teaching on good citizenship
-Interpret key scripture passages
-Appreciate the biblical foundations for civic duty

Learners to read in turns 1 Peter 2:13-17 and outline what the Bible teaches on good citizenship. They will identify other biblical passages related to citizenship and authority, discussing the balance between obeying earthly authorities and remaining faithful to God's higher law.

Why should Christians obey rulers?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 96
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 96

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Good citizenship - Creative expression
Interpersonal relationships - Christian interactions (4 lessons)

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

-Compose a poem on "I am a good citizen"
-Apply citizenship principles to daily life
-Desire to live Godly and morally upright lives

Learners to compose a poem on "I am a good citizen" expressing their understanding of Christian citizenship. They will create posters or presentations illustrating the characteristics of good Christian citizens and how these qualities benefit society, sharing their creations with the class.

How can Christians live godly lives?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 96

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Interpersonal relationships - Peter's teaching
Interpersonal relationships - Moral values

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

-Analyse Peter's teaching on the relationship among Christians
-Interpret key scripture passages
-Appreciate biblical guidance for relationships

Learners to read in pairs 1 Peter 5:1-11, and outline Peter's teaching on interpersonal relationships among Christians. They will analyze how Peter addresses different groups (elders, young people) and the qualities he encourages for all believers, discussing the relevance of these teachings for today.

How can Christians live together in harmony?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 103
Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 103

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Interpersonal relationships - Role play and application

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

-Role play good and bad interpersonal relationships
-Compose poems on relationships
-Desire to live harmoniously with others

Learners to role play good and bad interpersonal relationships, demonstrating scenarios of positive and negative interactions. After each role play, they will discuss what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. They will then compose poems on good interpersonal relationships, reflecting biblical principles and values.

How can Christians live together in harmony?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 103

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions