The Holy Bible

Joseph interprets a Dream - Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dream (Genesis 41:14-24, 28-30)

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

- Retell the story of Joseph interpreting the dream
- Identify the main events in the story
- Appreciate God's wisdom in Joseph's life

- In turns read Genesis 41:14-24, 28-30
- Share dreams they have dreamt about and try to interpret them
- Dramatize Joseph interpreting the dream
- Draw a picture of Joseph before Pharaoh and color it

How was Joseph able to interpret dreams?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 54
- The Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Holy Bible

Joseph interprets a Dream - Depending on God's wisdom

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

- Apply the lessons learnt and depend on God's wisdom
- Mention three lessons learnt from the story
- Value the importance of seeking God's wisdom

- Mention three lessons learnt from the story
- Write a prayer asking for God's wisdom
- Sing a song related to this story
- Draw and color pictures related to the story

Why should we depend on God's wisdom?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 56
- The Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

The Holy Bible

Joseph interprets a Dream - "The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 1:7)

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

- Appreciate that, 'the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom'
- Recite Proverbs 1:7
- Desire to seek God's wisdom in their lives

- Recite Proverbs 1:7
- Discuss the meaning of "the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom"
- Share experiences when they needed God's wisdom
- Sing a song about wisdom

What does it mean that "the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom"?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 57
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Holy Bible

Bible Patriarchs - The call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-5)

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

- Recount the call of Abraham according to Genesis 12:1-5
- Obey God's instructions in his/her day to day life
- Appreciate God's call in Abraham's life

- Sing the song about Abraham the father of faith
- Read Genesis 12:1-5 and retell the call of Abraham
- Role play the call of Abraham
- Recite Genesis 12:3 and appreciate God's blessings in their lives

How did Abraham show obedience to God?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 59
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Holy Bible

Bible Patriarchs - Change of name from Abram to Abraham (Genesis 17:1-5)

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

- Mention his/her name for self-identity
- Discuss Abram's change of name to Abraham as outlined in Genesis 17:1-5
- Appreciate God's blessings in his or her life; Genesis 12:3

- Tell what they like about their names
- Read Genesis 17:1-5 on the change of Abraham's name
- Make flash cards showing God's blessings in their lives
- Draw and color pictures related to Abraham's story

Why was the name Abram changed?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 61
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Projects

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - The annunciation (Luke 1:26-37)

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

- Narrate the annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Christ as outlined in Luke 1: 26-37
- Identify the key events in the annunciation
- Appreciate the uniqueness of Jesus' birth

- Read Luke 1:26-37
- Role play the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ
- Watch a video clip on the annunciation of Jesus Christ's birth
- In groups, sing a song about the annunciation

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ unique?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 64
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Uniqueness of Jesus' birth

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

- Acknowledge the uniqueness of the birth of Jesus Christ
- Explain the special aspects of Jesus' birth
- Value the special nature of Jesus' birth

- Discuss the unique aspects of Jesus' birth
- Draw and color pictures related to Jesus' birth
- Sing songs about the birth of Jesus
- Role play the annunciation

What makes Jesus' birth different from other births?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 65
- The Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Trust in God's power (Luke 1:37)

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

- Recite Luke 1:37 and trust in God's power in his/her life
- Explain how Mary trusted in God's power
- Emulate Mary the mother of Jesus and abstain from sexual sins before marriage

- Say why sexual purity is important
- Recite and meditate on Luke 1:37
- Make a flash card with Luke 1:37
- Share experiences of trusting in God's power

How can we trust in God's power in our lives?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 66
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Birth of John the Baptist - Birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:5-13, 57)
Birth of John the Baptist - John's role in preparing for the Messiah (Luke 1:76-79)

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

- Retell the Birth of John the Baptist according to Luke 1:5-13, 57
- Identify the main characters in the story
- Appreciate God's plan in John's birth

- In pairs read Luke 1:5-13
- Role play the angel's appearance to Zechariah in the temple
- Watch a video clip on the birth of John the Baptist
- Retell the story of John the Baptist

Why was John the Baptist's birth special?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 68
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 69
- Charts
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - The story (Mark 10:46-52)

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

- Retell the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Identify the key events in the story
- Value the importance of faith in Jesus

- Sing a song about the healing power of God
- Read Mark 10:46-52 and retell the healing of Blind Bartimaeus
- Role play the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Record the role play using a digital device

How did Bartimaeus show faith in Jesus Christ?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 71
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Recognizing Jesus' healing power

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

- Recognize the healing power of Jesus Christ in their lives
- Discuss how Jesus healed Bartimaeus
- Value the importance of faith in healing

- List the lessons learned from the story of blind Bartimaeus
- Share experiences of healing
- Draw and color pictures related to the story
- Sing a song about the healing power of Jesus

What can we learn from the healing of Bartimaeus?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 72
- The Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Faith in God for healing

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

- Appreciate Jesus' power over sickness and disease
- Share an incident when they prayed to God for healing
- Desire to trust in Jesus for healing

- Share an incident when they prayed to God for healing
- Write a poem about Jesus' healing power
- Sing a song about the healing power of Jesus
- Recite a prayer for healing

How can we exercise faith in God for healing?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 73
- The Good News Bible
- Writing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Projects

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of the ten lepers - The story (Luke 17:11-19)

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

- Narrate the story of the ten lepers according to Luke 17:11-19
- Identify the main events in the story
- Appreciate the miracle of healing

- In turns read Luke 17:11-19
- Retell the healing of the ten lepers
- Role play the healing of the ten lepers
- Draw the ten lepers using a digital device

How did the 10 lepers portray gratitude?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 74
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of the ten lepers - Showing gratitude to God

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

- Outline ways of showing gratitude to God in day-to-day life
- Tell how the 10 lepers showed faith in God
- Desire to always show gratitude to God

- Tell how the 10 lepers showed faith in God
- In groups list ways they express gratitude to God
- Write a 'Thank you note' to God for the gift of life
- Sing a song related to showing gratitude to God

Why is it important to show gratitude to God?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 75
- The Good News Bible
- Writing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of the ten lepers - Faith and thankfulness

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

- Portray gratitude by thanking those who do good to them
- List ways they express gratitude to others
- Value the importance of showing gratitude

- List ways that they express gratitude to others
- Write a three-day gratitude journal
- Role play showing gratitude to others
- Sing a song about gratitude

How can we express gratitude to others?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 76
- The Good News Bible
- Writing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Projects - Peer assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus raises a Widow's Son - The story (Luke 7:11-16)

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

- Retell the story of raising the Widow's son
- Identify the main events in the story
- Appreciate God's power over death

- Read Luke 7:11-16 and retell the story
- List challenges they face in their lives and how they involve God to get solutions
- Watch a video clip on raising the Widow's son
- Draw and color pictures related to the story

Why did Jesus raise the Widow's son?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 78
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus raises a Widow's Son - God's power over death and showing compassion

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

- Recognize God's power over death and believe in resurrection
- Apply lessons learnt by showing compassion to others
- Appreciate the miracle by praying to God when faced with challenges

- Tell how they show kindness to others
- Say how Jesus showed compassion to the widow
- Write John 11:25 on flash cards and recite it
- Sing a song about God's power over life and death

How can we show compassion to others?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 79
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Forgiveness - Importance of forgiving others

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

- Outline the importance of forgiving others
- Explain why forgiving is important in relationships
- Value the importance of forgiveness

- Read Matthew 5:39 and say why it is important to forgive others
- Role play acts of forgiveness
- Say why they should not revenge when wronged
- Sing a song about loving others

Why should you not pay evil for evil?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 82
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Forgiveness - Resisting vengeance (Matthew 5:39)

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

- Resist vengeance as outlined in Mathew 5:39
- Explain what vengeance means
- Appreciate forgiveness by not repaying evil for evil

- Role play situations where forgiveness is needed
- Write Matthew 5:39 and display it in class
- Discuss how to avoid vengeance
- Sing a song about forgiveness

How can we resist the urge for revenge?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 83
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Writing materials

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Helping the Needy - Importance of helping those in need (Matthew 5:42)

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

- State the importance of helping those in need
- Read Matthew 5:42 and tell what they have learnt
- Value the importance of helping others

- Read Matthew 5:42 and tell what they have learnt
- Mention instances they helped someone at school, home or in church
- Role play sharing items with those who do not have
- Write Matthew 5:42 on flash cards and recite it

How do you help those in need?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 85
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Helping the Needy - Demonstrating kindness through sharing

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

- Demonstrate kindness by sharing with those in need
- List ways of helping the needy
- Desire to help those in need promptly

- List ways of helping the needy in the community
- Role play helping someone in need
- Make flash cards showing ways of helping the needy
- Sing a song about sharing

Why is it important to share with others?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 86
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation - Projects - Peer assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the lost coin - The parable (Luke 15:8-10)

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

- Describe the parable of the lost coin
- Identify the main lessons in the parable
- Appreciate the value of searching for what is lost

- Read Luke 15:8-10 and retell the parable
- Role play the parable of the lost coin
- Share lessons learnt from the parable of the lost coin with a friend
- Sing a song about the joy of finding what was lost

What is the parable of the lost coin about?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 88
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the lost coin - God's love for sinners and righteous living

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

- Recognise God's love for the sinner and the need to live a righteous life
- Say how God loves them and how to lead a righteous life
- Appreciate God's love and lead upright lives

- Say how God loves them and how to lead a righteous life
- Tell why it is important to live a holy life as a Christian
- Write a prayer expressing thankfulness for God's love
- Sing a song about God's willingness to save the lost

How does God show love for the sinner?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 89
- The Good News Bible
- Writing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the mustard seed - The parable (Luke 13:18-19)

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

- Retell the parable of the Mustard seed as guided by the Bible text
- Identify the main lesson in the parable
- Appreciate the growth of God's Kingdom

- Read Luke 13:18-19 and narrate the parable
- In groups collect small seeds from the school compound
- Plant the seeds, water them and observe as the seeds sprout
- Watch a video clip on a mustard seed

How does the parable of the mustard seed relate to the Kingdom of God?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 91
- The Good News Bible
- Seeds
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Projects

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the mustard seed - Growth of the Kingdom of God

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

- Describe how the Kingdom of God grows from a small beginning
- Compare the growth of a mustard seed to the growth of God's Kingdom
- Value the importance of spiritual growth

- Draw a big tree with birds resting on its branches and compare it to the growth of God's kingdom
- Discuss how the Kingdom of God grows
- Sing a song about the Kingdom of God
- Role play the activities they do in Church

What does the mustard seed teach us about spiritual growth?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 92
- The Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Written assignments - Peer assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the mustard seed - Contributing to God's kingdom through evangelism

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

- Explain how we contribute to the growth of the Kingdom of God
- List ways of spreading the Word of God
- Appreciate the growth of God's kingdom by evangelizing to others

- Role play the activities they do in Church
- Say how they respond to salvation
- Make a flower with petals showing ways to grow the Kingdom of God
- Sing a song about the kingdom of God

How can we contribute to the growth of God's Kingdom?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 93
- The Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Projects - Self-assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ - The story (John 3:1-5)

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

- Retell the story of Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ
- Identify the main events in the story
- Appreciate the importance of seeking spiritual knowledge

- Read John 3:1-5 and say how they respond to Christ's saving grace
- Role play the story of Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus Christ
- Watch a video on Nicodemus conversion
- Retell the story of Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ

How did Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ change his life?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 95
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ - Repentance and drawing close to Christ
Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ - Importance of baptism and eternal life (John 3:16)

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

- Acknowledge that repentance of sins draws us close to Christ
- Discuss how repentance of sins can draw them to Christ
- Desire to repent sins and draw close to Christ

- Discuss how repentance of sins can draw them to Christ
- Make a chart showing how they respond to Jesus' saving grace
- List activities that draw them closer to Christ
- Sing a song on Nicodemus conversion

Why is repentance important in our relationship with Christ?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 96
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Writing materials
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 97
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

Christian Values

Trust - Joseph resisting temptation (Genesis 39:7-12)

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

- Emulate Joseph by resisting sexual temptations as young people; Genesis 39:7-12
- Identify situations that lead to temptation
- Value the importance of resisting temptation

- In turns read Genesis 39:7-12 and retell the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife
- Discuss how Joseph resisted temptation
- Role play resisting temptation
- Sing a song related to resisting temptation

Why should you resist temptation?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 100
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Values

Trust - Identifying trustworthy people

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

- Exercise precaution when with people of the opposite sex
- Identify people he/she can trust for own safety
- Value the importance of trusting the right people

- List people they can trust at home, school and the community
- In pairs role play saying no to strangers
- In groups discuss whom to report to when in danger
- Role play saying 'No' to strangers to avoid child abuse or kidnap

Whom do you trust at home and at school?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 101
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

Christian Values

Trust - Trusting in God (Psalm 125:1)

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

- Recite Psalm 125:1 and trust in God always
- List the importance of trusting God
- Desire to put their trust in God

- List the importance of trusting God
- Sing a song about trusting God
- Recite Psalm 125:1
- Play a trust game where one learner is blindfolded and led by another

Why should you put your trust in God?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 103
- The Good News Bible
- Blindfolds
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Importance of telling the truth

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

- State the importance of telling the truth always
- Explain why truthfulness is a Christian value
- Desire to tell the truth at all times

- Read Ephesians 4:25
- Say why they should tell the truth always
- Write a poem on the importance of telling the truth always
- Share experiences of truthfulness

Why should you tell the truth always?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 106
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Writing materials

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Resisting lying (Proverbs 12:19)

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

- Resist lying as cited in Proverbs 12:19
- Write Proverbs 12:19 on flash cards and recite it
- Value truthfulness in all situations

- Write Proverbs 12:19 on flash cards and recite it
- Discuss the consequences of lying
- Role play situations requiring truthfulness
- Share experiences of when they overcame the temptation to lie

What happens when you tell lies?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 107
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Speaking truth (Ephesians 4:25)

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

- Desire to always speak the truth as outlined in Ephesians 4:25
- Explain the benefits of speaking the truth
- Appreciate the value of truth in relationships

- In pairs say when they did not tell the truth and how to overcome lies
- Discuss the benefits of speaking the truth
- Make a poster about truthfulness
- Sing a song about telling the truth

How does truth affect your relationships?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 108
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Self-assessment - Projects

Christian Values

Obedience at home and in school - Honoring parents (Exodus 20:12)

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

- Read Exodus 20:12 and state the benefit of honouring parents
- Explain why obedience is important
- Value the importance of honoring parents

- Read Exodus 20:12 and state the benefit of honouring parents
- Compose a poem on the benefits of obeying parents
- List results of obeying school rules
- Role play obedience to parents and teachers

Why should you obey your parents and teachers?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 109
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Writing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Values

Obedience at home and in school - Obeying parents and siblings

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

- Obey parents and siblings for harmonious co-existence
- List ways of showing obedience at home
- Appreciate the importance of family harmony

- In groups list results of disobedience
- Write down reasons why it is important to obey parents and siblings
- Role play situations showing obedience at home
- Sing a song on benefits of obedience

How does obedience create harmony in the family?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 111
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Written assignments - Peer assessment

Christian Values

Obedience at home and in school - Obeying teachers and school rules

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

- Practice responsibility by obeying teachers and other leaders in the school
- Outline the results of disobedience
- Value obedience in school

- List results of obeying school rules
- Discuss why they should obey teachers and other leaders in the school
- Make a chart of school rules
- Role play obedience to teachers and other school leaders

What are the benefits of obeying school rules?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 112
- Charts
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards

- Observation - Self-assessment - Projects