The Life of Jesus

John the Baptist: The teachings of John the Baptist
John the Baptist: Lessons from John's teachings

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

- explain the teachings of John the Baptist as a forerunner of the Messiah
- identify the importance of repentance
- desire to live according to John's teachings

- List the causes of social injustices in the society today
- Read Luke 3:3 and explain the teachings from the text
- Brainstorm on the meaning of baptism of repentance

What values should guide Christian living?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 77
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 79

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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John the Baptist: Social justice

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

- apply values learnt from the teachings of John the Baptist in daily life
- identify social injustices in the society today
- desire to be God fearing Christians as exemplified by John the Baptist

- List the social injustices that John the Baptist condemned in his teachings
- Come up with a tune for a song on social justice and sing it together in class
- Write a story about a village, describing how they practiced values of social justice and their outcomes

How can we fight social injustice in our society?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 83
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Song books

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

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The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Events during baptism

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

- outline the events that took place during the baptism of Jesus Christ
- explain why Jesus was baptized
- appreciate Jesus' humility in being baptized

- In pairs state the meaning of baptism and report to the class
- Share their own experiences of baptism
- In pairs read Luke 3:21-22
- In groups identify the key events that took place during the baptism of Jesus Christ

Why was Jesus Christ baptized?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 85
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Importance of baptism
The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Exercising humility

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

- state the importance of Baptism in the life of a Christian
- explain how baptism relates to Christian life
- desire to follow Jesus' example of baptism

- Draw a picture on the events that took place during the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- In groups discuss the importance of baptism in the life of a Christian
- Role play the baptism of Jesus Christ

What is the importance of baptism in the life of a Christian?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 87
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 88
- Drawing materials

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

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God's Power over Nature: Calming the storm

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

- narrate the miracle of calming the storm as guided by the scriptures
- identify how Jesus demonstrated power over nature
- appreciate God's power over nature

- In pairs brainstorm on challenges they face in day-to-day life
- Read and narrate the miracle in Mark 4:35-39
- Watch a video clip on Jesus calming the storm
- Discuss how Jesus Christ showed power over nature

Why did Jesus calm the storm?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 89
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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God's Power over Nature: Lessons from calming the storm
God's Power over Nature: Challenges faced by Christians

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

- discuss lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm
- explain the nature of God from the miracle
- desire to trust in God's power in difficult situations

- List lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm
- Sing a song about Jesus calming the storm
- Write a poem on God's power over nature

How did God show power over nature?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 91
- Bible
- Song books
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 92
- Pictures

- Observation - Projects - Portfolios - Oral assessment

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Feeding the Four Thousand: Ways of helping the needy

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

- describe ways of helping those in need
- identify reasons for helping the needy
- desire to help the needy in the society

- Brainstorm on reasons why Christians help those who are affected by disasters
- Narrate to classmates about a time when they participated in donating clothes or food to the needy
- List five ways to show kindness to the needy

How did Jesus Christ show compassion to others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 93
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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Feeding the Four Thousand: The miracle
Feeding the Four Thousand: Showing compassion

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

- describe the story of feeding of the four thousand men
- identify how Jesus showed compassion
- appreciate Jesus' concern for people's needs

- In groups read Matthew 15:32-38 and retell the story of feeding the four thousand
- Watch a video clip on the feeding of the four thousand
- In groups discuss and summarize lessons learnt from miracle

Why should Christians help those in need?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 95
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 97
- Drawing materials
- Pictures

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

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Healing the Paralyzed Man: The miracle

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

- describe the miracle of healing the paralyzed man
- identify the faith demonstrated by the paralyzed man's friends
- appreciate Jesus' power to heal

- Share experiences of challenges they have faced in life
- Brainstorm on the importance of depending on God when faced with challenges such as sickness and disease
- In pairs read the story in Mark 2:1-5 and retell the miracle

Why was the paralyzed man brought to Jesus?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 98
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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Healing the Paralyzed Man: Lessons from the healing

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

- explain lessons learnt from the healing of the paralyzed man
- identify values demonstrated by the friends of the paralyzed man
- desire to help others in need

- Watch a video clip on Jesus healing the paralytic man
- In groups discuss lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic man
- Make a card with a thanksgiving prayer to Jesus Christ for healing

What lessons can we learn from the healing of the paralyzed man?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 100
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Card-making materials

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Projects

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Healing the Paralyzed Man: Praying for healing
Teachings of Jesus Christ: Parable of the Lost Sheep

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

- desire to pray to God when faced with different challenges such as sickness and disease
- compose a song on the healing power of God
- believe in God's healing power

- Compose and sing a song on the healing power of God
- Share with classmates a challenge they faced and how God helped them overcome it
- Write a prayer for a classmate who is facing a challenge

How can prayer help us in times of challenges?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 101
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Song books
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 102
- Pictures

- Word search/puzzle - Checklists - Oral questions

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Teachings of Jesus Christ: Lessons from the parable

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

- explain lessons learnt from the parable of the lost sheep
- identify ways of evangelizing to the lost
- desire to share God's love with others

- Work as a class to role play the parable of the lost sheep
- Describe how to use different ways to evangelize to others
- Do an Internet search and write down lessons learnt from the parable of the lost sheep

Why should Christians search for a lost sheep?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 104
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

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Teachings of Jesus Christ: Reaching out to the lost
Responsible Living: Sermon on the Mountain - Virtues

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

- desire to reach out to the lost as taught by Jesus Christ
- explain how to help friends who have strayed from faith
- appreciate the importance of caring for others

- Come up with a tune for a song about the lost sheep and sing it together in class
- Discuss how to show concern for a friend who is doing the wrong thing
- Make a poster about obeying school rules to discourage bad behavior

How can we reach out to those who have strayed from God?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 106
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 107
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

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Responsible Living: Benefits of observing moral teachings

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

- explain the benefits of observing the moral teachings of Jesus for own self and others
- match each teaching with its correct reward
- desire to practice Jesus' moral teachings

- Match each teaching with its correct benefit/reward
- In pairs brainstorm the benefits of observing the virtues and share with the class
- In pairs share incidences when they demonstrated the virtues mentioned in the Bible verses provided

How should a Christian relate with others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 109
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

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Responsible Living: Promoting peaceful co-existence
The Rich Young Ruler: The story

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

- recognize the importance of living in harmony with others for peaceful co-existence
- explain how to promote peace in society
- desire to live in harmony with others

- Imagine having interclass sports competition and discuss how to ensure everyone is happy
- Talk about times when they have demonstrated the virtues of mercy, purity of heart, and peace
- Explain to classmates how a Christian should live peacefully with others
- Draw a picture of Jesus teaching people on a mountainside

How can we promote peaceful co-existence in our community?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 110
- Bible
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 112
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

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The Rich Young Ruler: Lessons from the story

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

- outline lessons learnt from the story of the rich young man
- identify what kept the rich young man from eternal life
- desire to prioritize spiritual over material wealth

- Role play the story of the rich young man
- Discuss lessons learnt from the story of the rich young man
- Compose a poem about eternal life using a digital device
- Recite the poem to classmates

What can we learn from the story of the rich young man?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 114
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

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The Rich Young Ruler: Applying lessons from the story

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

- apply lessons learnt from the story in their day-to-day life
- explain how to empower the needy
- appreciate the importance of respecting spiritual and material resources

- How do people in your community support the needy?
- Explain how the leaders in your community empower the needy
- Write down ways in which you share what you have with the needy in your community
- Discuss what projects can be carried out in your community to empower the needy

How can we empower the needy in our community?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 115
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Written Quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

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Persistence in Prayer: A friend at midnight
Persistence in Prayer: Lessons from the parable

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

- narrate the story of a friend at midnight according to the scriptures
- explain the meaning of persistence
- appreciate the importance of persistence in prayer

- Discuss the meaning of the word 'parable'
- Read Luke 11:5-8 and narrate the parable
- Watch a video clip on the parable of a friend at midnight
- Outline lessons learnt from the story

How does the parable of a friend at midnight relate to Christians today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 117
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 119
- Song books

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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Persistence in Prayer: Applying lessons from the parable

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

- apply lessons learnt from the parable in day-to-day life
- explain the importance of prayer in a Christian's life
- desire to be persistent in prayers

- Make a duty roster on who will pray on which day before going to bed
- Participate in prayers during Sunday or Sabbath school classes
- Explain to children in Sunday or Sabbath school the importance of prayer
- Write a prayer for a classmate who is facing a challenge

How can we be persistent in prayer?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 121
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Church

The Early Church: Unity of believers
The Early Church: Activities promoting unity

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

- identify various definitions of unity of believers in the early church
- explain the importance of unity in the church
- desire to promote unity among believers

- In groups discuss why unity is important at school, home and in church
- In pairs, describe various definitions of the term 'Church'
- In pairs read Acts 2:42-47 and list activities that brought unity in the early church

Why is unity important in the church today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 122
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 124

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Church

The Early Church: Strategies for promoting unity

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

- explain strategies used by Christians today to promote unity
- organize charitable activities
- appreciate the importance of unity of believers in our society today

- Organize a charitable activity to contribute towards an orphaned children's home
- Brainstorm on ways of maintaining unity among different communities
- Write a report on charitable activities in the community

How can we promote unity among believers today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 128
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Church

The Lord's Supper: Events during the Last Supper
The Lord's Supper: Significance to Christians

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

- describe the events that took place during the Lord's Supper
- narrate how the Lord's Supper is celebrated in their church
- appreciate the significance of the Lord's Supper

- Discuss how the Lords' supper is organized in their churches
- Sing a relevant song and explain the meaning
- In turns, read Luke 22:14-20 and describe the events mentioned in the text
- Watch a video on the Lord's Supper

Why did Jesus eat the Passover meal with His disciples?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 129
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 131
- Pictures

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Church

The Lord's Supper: Values during celebration

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

- identity the values required during the celebration of Lord's Table/Eucharist today
- explain the meaning of the elements used in the Lord's Supper
- desire to participate in the Lords' supper/Lords table

- Discuss with their parents/guardians or resource person importance of celebrating the Lord's supper and report to class
- Draw and label elements used during the Lord's Supper
- Role play the Last Supper

What values should Christians demonstrate during the Lord's Supper?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 133
- Bible
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

Christian Living

Friendship Formation: Qualities of a good friend

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

- identify qualities to consider in choosing a good friend
- explain the importance of having good friends
- desire to choose friends wisely

- In pairs, make a list of qualities to consider when choosing good friends
- Share whether their friends possess the qualities listed
- List behaviour that can pose negative influence on young people

How can you avoid negative peer pressure?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 147
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

Friendship Formation: Avoiding negative influences
Human Sexuality: Changes in adolescence

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

- explain values to consider in choosing friends to avoid negative peer influence
- identify ways to resist negative peer pressure
- desire to choose credible friends to avoid negative peer influence

- In pairs brainstorm on how to avoid the negative behaviour/peer influence
- In groups, discuss how to deal with bullying from unfriendly peers
- Read and write Proverbs 22:24-25 on a flash card and state the type of friends to avoid
- Discuss values to consider in choosing friends to avoid negative influence

What values should you consider when choosing friends?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 150
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 154

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Christian Living

Human Sexuality: Healthy boy-girl relationships

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

- distinguish between healthy and unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- explain the consequences of engaging in unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- desire to maintain healthy relationships

- In pairs identify why they should get the right information about themselves as they grow up
- In pairs read 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 and explain lessons learnt from the Bible text
- Discuss Christian teachings on how to cope with challenges associated with adolescence stage
- In groups discuss the meaning of healthy boy-girl relationship

Why is it important to have healthy boy-girl relationships?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 156
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

Christian Living

Human Sexuality: Overcoming unhealthy relationships
God the Source of Life: Christian teachings on life

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

- discuss how to overcome unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- compose a poem on the need to lead a holy life
- desire to behave responsibly as an adolescent

- Discuss the meaning of unhealthy boy-girl relationship
- Brainstorm on the negative effects of engaging in unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- In pairs discuss how to overcome unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- Compose a poem on the need to lead a holy life and not to engage in sex before marriage

How can we overcome unhealthy boy-girl relationships?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 162
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 163

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

Christian Living

God the Source of Life: Violation of right to life

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

- identify causes of violation of the right to life
- explain the consequences of violating human life
- desire to respect the right to life

- Brainstorm on the meaning of right to life and why it should be upheld by all and not be violated
- Debate the causes of violation of the right to life
- Discuss the consequences of violating human life

How will you encourage your classmates to respect the right to life?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 166
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Christian Living

God the Source of Life: Coping with difficult emotions
Good Health Practices: Alcohol, drug and substance abuse

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

- explain how to cope with difficult emotions to avoid abuse of the right to life
- identify emotions that can lead to violation of life
- acknowledge that life is sacred and a gift from God

- Discuss emotions that can lead to violation of one's life
- In pairs discuss how to cope with negative emotions
- Compose a poem on the sacredness/sanctity of life using a digital device

How can we cope with difficult emotions?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 168
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 169
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Written Quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

Christian Living

Good Health Practices: Reasons for and effects of abuse

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

- explain reasons why young people engage in alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- outline the effects of alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- desire to avoid harmful substances

- Brainstorm on reasons that lead to alcohol, drug and substance abuse among young people
- Explain the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- Watch a video clip on the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse

What are the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 171
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Christian Living

Good Health Practices: Avoiding alcohol, drug and substance abuse

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

- identify ways of avoiding alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- create awareness about dangers of substance abuse
- appreciate the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit by avoiding alcohol, drugs and substance abuse

- In groups discuss how to avoid alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- Use flashcards to write sensitisation messages of saying No! to alcohol, drugs and substance abuse
- Display the messages on the school notice board
- Give a brief talk at the school assembly on the effects of alcohol, drug and substance abuse

How can you help someone avoid or overcome substance abuse?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 174
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Flash cards

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media: Common social media platforms
Appropriate Use of Social Media: Advantages and disadvantages

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

- list social media platforms that are commonly used today
- explain what social media is
- appreciate the importance of social media in communication

- In pairs define the term social media
- List social media platforms commonly used today and illustrate their symbols by drawing in their books
- Discuss how social media can be used positively

Why is integrity important while using social media platforms?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 175
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 178

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media: Safety measures

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

- discuss safety measures to observe when using social media
- identify dangers of inappropriate social media use
- desire to use social media responsibly as a God fearing Christian

- In pairs discuss safety measures when using social media
- Watch good movies or educative documentaries e.g. Bible Stories
- Create a poster with social media safety tips
- Display the poster in the classroom or school notice board

How can we use social media responsibly?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 181
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric