The Holy Bible

Joseph interprets a dream - Reading the story

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

- Retell the story of Joseph interpreting the dream
- Explain the dreams that Pharaoh had
- Show interest in God's guidance

The learner is guided to:
-Read Genesis 41:14-24 in turns
-Explain the dreams that the king had
-Read picture stories about Joseph interpreting dreams
-Read Genesis 41:28-30 in turns
-Explain the meaning Joseph gave to the king's dreams
-Draw and color a picture of Joseph standing before Pharaoh

What dreams did Pharaoh have?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 68
-The Holy Bible
-Drawing materials
-Coloring materials
-Pictures about the story

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Joseph interprets a dream - God's wisdom
Joseph interprets a dream - Applying wisdom from God

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

- Apply the lessons learnt and depend on God's wisdom
- Explain how Joseph was able to interpret dreams
- Appreciate that "the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom"

The learner is guided to:
-Share roles and dramatize Joseph interpreting the king's dreams
-Discuss lessons learnt from the story
-Discuss the meaning of "the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom"
-Explain how they will depend on God's wisdom
-Recite Proverbs 1:7
-Sing a song about God's wisdom

How was Joseph able to interpret dreams?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 70
-The Holy Bible
-Role-play materials
-Flash cards
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 72
-Chart making materials

- Observation - Dramatization assessment - Discussion assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible patriarchs - Abraham's call

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

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

The learner is guided to:
-Read Genesis 12:1-5 in turns
-Retell the call of Abraham from the Bible verses
-Identify the promises that God made to Abraham
-Role-play God's call to Abraham
-Recite Genesis 12:3
-Tell classmates about God's blessings in their lives

How did Abraham show obedience to God?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 73
-The Holy Bible
-Role-play materials
-Charts

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Recitation assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible patriarchs - Abraham's name change

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

The learner is guided to:
-Take turns to mention their names and what they like about them
-Make flashcards showing their names and their meanings
-Read Genesis 17:1-5
-Discuss the change of Abram's name to Abraham
-Explain why God changed Abram's name
-Sing a song about Abraham and God's blessings

Why was the name Abram changed?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 76
-The Holy Bible
-Materials for making flashcards
-Charts

- Observation - Flashcard making assessment - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Respect for the Holy Bible - Importance of studying the Bible
Respect for the Holy Bible - The Bible as God's Word

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

- Explain the importance of studying the Bible
- Identify ways the Bible guides Christians in daily life
- Desire to read the Bible regularly

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss why Christians should read the Bible regularly
-Make posters showing the importance of the Bible in a Christian's life
-Role-play scenarios showing how Bible knowledge helps in making decisions
-Share experiences of how Bible knowledge has helped them

How does the Bible guide Christians in daily life?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 78
-The Holy Bible
-Poster making materials
-Role-play materials
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 79
-Chart making materials
-Pictures showing Bible writers

- Observation - Poster assessment - Role-play assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible stories - Understanding Biblical stories

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

- Explain the importance of Bible stories
- Identify lessons from different Bible stories
- Apply lessons from Bible stories in daily life

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss the purpose and importance of stories in the Bible
-Compare lessons from different Bible stories they have learned
-Create a chart showing different Bible stories and their lessons
-Role-play how to apply lessons from Bible stories in daily situations

Why are stories important in the Bible?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 79
-The Holy Bible
-Chart making materials
-Role-play materials

- Observation - Chart assessment - Role-play assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - The Annunciation

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
- Describe the role of angel Gabriel
- Appreciate the role of Mary in God's plan

The learner is guided to:
-Read Luke 1:26-37 in turns
-Use pictures to narrate the story of the annunciation
-Discuss what they have learnt from the story
-Sing a song on the annunciation
-Role play the angel's appearance to Mary

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ unique?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 82
-The Holy Bible
-Pictures showing the annunciation
-Role-play materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Uniqueness of Jesus' birth
The Birth of Jesus Christ - Trust in God's power

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

- Acknowledge the uniqueness of the birth of Jesus Christ
- Explain the special circumstances of Jesus' birth
- Show reverence for Jesus' divine nature

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss what makes the birth of Jesus unique
-Make a chart showing unique events in Jesus' birth
-Draw and color pictures depicting the annunciation
-Discuss the special role of Mary in Jesus' birth
-Sing songs about Jesus' birth

How was Jesus' birth different from ordinary births?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 84
-The Holy Bible
-Chart making materials
-Drawing materials
-Coloring materials
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 86
-Flashcard making materials
-Charts

- Observation - Chart making assessment - Drawing assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Birth of John the Baptist - Story of John's birth

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 key people in the story of John's birth
- Show interest in God's plan for John

The learner is guided to:
-Read Luke 1:5-13 and Luke 1:57 in turns
-Retell the birth of John the Baptist in their own words
-Use pictures to retell the birth of John the Baptist
-Watch a video clip on the birth of John the Baptist
-Role-play the angel's appearance to Zechariah in the temple

How is John the Baptist a precursor of Jesus Christ?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 87
-The Holy Bible
-Pictures showing John's birth
-Video clip
-Role-play materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Birth of John the Baptist - Preparing for the Messiah

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

- Discuss how John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah
- Read and interpret Luke 1:76-79
- Appreciate the need to live a righteous life by turning away from sins

The learner is guided to:
-Read Luke 1:76-79 in turns
-List what John the Baptist would do according to the Bible passage
-Discuss how John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah
-Make a chart showing John's role as a forerunner
-Sing songs about John the Baptist

Why was John the Baptist important in preparing for Jesus' ministry?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 90
-The Holy Bible
-Chart making materials
-Pictures

- Observation - Chart making assessment - Written work

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - The story

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

- Retell the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Explain the response of the crowd to Bartimaeus
- Show interest in Jesus' healing ministry

The learner is guided to:
-Read Mark 10:46-52 about the healing of blind Bartimaeus
-Retell the healing of blind Bartimaeus
-Share experiences when they prayed to God for healing
-Role-play the healing of blind Bartimaeus
-Record videos of the role-play using digital devices

How did Bartimaeus show faith in Jesus Christ?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 92
-The Holy Bible
-Role-play materials
-Digital devices for recording videos

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Jesus' healing power
Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Faith in God for healing

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

- Recognize the healing power of Jesus Christ in their lives
- Describe how Bartimaeus showed faith in Jesus
- Trust in Jesus' power to heal

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss how Bartimaeus showed faith in Jesus
-Explain how Jesus healed blind Bartimaeus
-Discuss Jesus' power over sicknesses and diseases
-Create a chart showing Jesus' healing powers
-Sing songs about Jesus' healing power

How does Jesus demonstrate His healing power in our lives today?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 94
-The Holy Bible
-Chart making materials
-Pictures
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 95
-Writing materials

- Observation - Chart making assessment - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of the ten lepers - The story

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 how the ten lepers showed faith in Jesus
- Show interest in Jesus' healing ministry

The learner is guided to:
-Read Luke 17:11-19 in turns
-Retell the story of the ten lepers according to the Bible
-Draw the ten lepers using a digital device
-Role-play the healing of the ten lepers
-Discuss how the ten lepers showed faith in God

How did the 10 lepers portray gratitude?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 96
-The Holy Bible
-Digital devices for drawing
-Role-play materials
-Pictures

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Role-play assessment

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
- Write a 'Thank you' note to God for the gift of life
- Value the importance of gratitude

The learner is guided to:
-Outline ways of showing gratitude to God
-Write a 'Thank you' note to God for the gift of life
-Display and present their notes in class
-Sing songs about showing gratitude to God
-Discuss ways of showing gratitude to others in daily life

How do you show thankfulness to God in your life?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 97
-The Holy Bible
-Flashcards
-Writing materials

- Observation - Note writing assessment - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of the ten lepers - Faith and thankfulness
Jesus raises a Widow's Son - The story

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

- Portray gratitude by thanking those who do good to them
- Describe the response of Jesus to the thankful leper
- Show gratitude in daily life

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss why only one leper returned to thank Jesus
-Role-play patients thanking God, doctors, and nurses after healing
-Research on contagious diseases and ways of preventing them
-Discuss the importance of showing gratitude to others
-Create a "gratitude journal" to record things they are thankful for

Why is it important to show gratitude for help received?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 100
-The Holy Bible
-Role-play materials
-Journal materials
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 101
-Pictures showing the story
-Writing materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Journal assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

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

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

The learner is guided to:
-Watch a video clip on the raising of the widow's son
-Discuss God's power over death from the video
-Make flashcards with Bible verses like John 11:25
-Recite the verses on their flashcards
-Sing songs about God's power over death and life
-Discuss ways of showing compassion to others

How does Jesus demonstrate power over death?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 104
-The Holy Bible
-Video clip
-Flashcard making materials

- Observation - Flashcard making assessment - Recitation 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
- Discuss what Matthew 5:39 teaches about forgiveness
- Value the importance of forgiveness

The learner is guided to:
-Role-play acts of forgiveness based on different scenarios
-Read Matthew 5:39 and discuss what it teaches about forgiveness
-Outline reasons why it is good to forgive others
-Sort cases on forgiveness and revenge
-Sing songs about loving others

Why should you not pay evil for evil?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 107
-The Holy Bible
-Role-play materials
-Sorting cards

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Sorting assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Forgiveness - Resisting vengeance
Helping the Needy - Importance of helping

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

- Resist vengeance as cited in Matthew 5:39
- Make a flashcard with Matthew 5:39
- Appreciate forgiveness by not repaying evil for evil

The learner is guided to:
-Make a flashcard with Matthew 5:39
-Display their flashcards in class
-Keep a record of instances when they practice forgiveness at home
-Discuss why they should not revenge when wronged
-Sing songs about forgiveness and love

How can you resist the desire for revenge?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 110
-The Holy Bible
-Flashcard making materials
-Journals for recording instances of forgiveness
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 112
-Charts

- Observation - Flashcard making assessment - Journal assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Helping the Needy - Demonstrating kindness

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

- Demonstrate kindness by sharing with those in need
- Recite Matthew 5:42 and help those in need promptly
- Show willingness to help others

The learner is guided to:
-Share experiences about helping others at home, at school, in church, or in the community
-Look at pictures showing children helping the needy
-Role-play sharing items with others
-Plan a visit to a children's home near their school
-Collect and donate items to the children's home

What practical ways can you help those in need?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
-The Holy Bible
-Role-play materials
-Items for donation

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Participation in charity activities

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the lost coin - The parable

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

- Describe the parable of the lost coin
- Retell the parable from Luke 15:8-10
- Show interest in Jesus' teachings through parables

The learner is guided to:
-Read Luke 15:8-10 in turns
-Take turns to retell the parable of the lost coin
-Study pictures and describe what each picture shows
-Use the pictures to describe the parable
-Role-play the parable of the lost coin

What does the parable of the lost coin teach us?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 116
-The Holy Bible
-Pictures illustrating the parable
-Role-play materials (coin, lamp, broom)

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the lost coin - God's love for sinners
Parable of the mustard seed - The parable

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

- List lessons learnt from the parable of the lost coin
- Recognize God's love for the sinner and the need to live a righteous life
- Value God's love for all people

The learner is guided to:
-Select and discuss lessons from the parable of the lost coin
-List lessons learnt from the parable
-Discuss how the parable teaches about God's love for sinners
-Talk about how God loves them
-Discuss why it's important to live a holy life
-Sing songs about God's love

How does God show love for the sinner?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 119
-The Holy Bible
-Charts
-Pictures
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 121
-Various seeds
-Digital devices for taking photos
-Containers for collecting seeds

- Observation - Written work - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

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

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

- Describe how the Kingdom of God grows from a small beginning
- Watch a video clip on the parable of the mustard seed
- Draw a big tree with birds on its branches

The learner is guided to:
-Watch a video clip on the parable of the mustard seed
-Discuss what they saw in the video clip
-Explain the meaning of different elements in the parable
-Draw and color a big tree with birds on its branches
-Compare their drawings to the growth of God's Kingdom

How does the Kingdom of God grow from small beginnings?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 125
-The Holy Bible
-Video clip
-Drawing materials
-Coloring materials

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Discussion assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the mustard seed - Contributing to God's Kingdom

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

- Explain how we contribute to the growth of the Kingdom of God
- Participate in activities that grow God's Kingdom
- Appreciate the growth of God's Kingdom by evangelizing to others

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss how they can help grow God's Kingdom
-List and explain activities they do in church
-Plant seeds and observe their growth
-Make a chart showing ways to contribute to God's Kingdom
-Sing songs about the Kingdom of God

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

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 127
-The Holy Bible
-Seeds for planting
-Chart making materials
-Soil and containers

- Observation - Chart making assessment - Seed planting activity

The Life of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ - The story

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

- Retell the story of Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ
- Read and discuss John 3:1-5
- Show interest in Jesus' teaching about being born again

The learner is guided to:
-Read John 3:1-5 in turns
-Retell the story of Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus in their own words
-Watch a video clip on Nicodemus' conversation with Jesus
-Role-play the story of Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus
-Record video clips of the role-play

How did Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ change his life?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 128
-The Holy Bible
-Video clip
-Digital devices for recording
-Role-play materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ - Repentance
Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ - Baptism and eternal life

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

- Acknowledge that repentance of sins draws us close to Christ
- Discuss what it means to be born again
- Show willingness to repent sins

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss how repentance of sins draws us to Christ
-Read a flashcard about repentance
-Explain how repentance of sins draws us to Christ
-Write notes on how repentance of sins draws us to Christ
-Role-play scenarios showing repentance

How does repentance draw us closer to Christ?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 133
-The Holy Bible
-Flashcards
-Writing materials
-Role-play materials
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 136
-Flashcard making materials
-Pictures showing baptism

- Observation - Written work - Role-play assessment

Christian Values

Trust - Joseph resisting temptation

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

- Emulate Joseph by resisting sexual temptations as young people
- Read and understand Genesis 39:7-12
- Value sexual purity

The learner is guided to:
-Read a story about resisting temptation and answer questions
-Read Genesis 39:7-12 in turns about Joseph and Potiphar's wife
-Look at pictures and read the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife
-Make a chart on ways of emulating Joseph by resisting sexual temptation

Why should you resist sexual temptation?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 139
-The Holy Bible
-Chart making materials
-Pictures illustrating the story

- Observation - Chart making assessment - Oral questions

Christian Values

Trust - Precautions with opposite sex

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

- Exercise precaution when with people of the opposite sex
- Identify situations that can lead to sexual temptation
- Show willingness to practice caution

The learner is guided to:
-Identify situations that can lead to sexual temptation
-Discuss precautions to take when with people of the opposite sex
-Study pictures showing different scenarios
-Write down answers and present them in class
-Role-play saying 'NO' to sexual advances

How do you exercise precaution when with people of the opposite sex?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 141
-The Holy Bible
-Role-play materials
-Pictures showing different scenarios

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Discussion assessment

Christian Values

Trust - Identifying trustworthy people
Truthfulness - Importance of telling truth

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

- Identify people he/she can trust for own safety
- Write a poem on 'People I trust'
- Value the importance of trust

The learner is guided to:
-Identify people they can trust at home, at school, and in the community
-Discuss reasons why they trust those people
-Write a poem on "People I trust"
-Role-play saying "NO" to strangers
-Discuss the importance of trusting God
-Sing a song about trusting God

Whom do you trust at home and at school?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 143
-Pictures of different people
-Chart paper
-Writing materials
-Crayons
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 147
-The Holy Bible
-Flash cards
-Stories about truthfulness

- Observation - Poem writing assessment - Role-play assessment

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Resisting lying

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

- Resist lying as cited in Proverbs 12:19
- Discuss situations where they are tempted to lie
- Show willingness to tell the truth

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss what to do so as not to tell lies
-Read Ephesians 4:25 and Proverbs 12:19
-Discuss what they learn from the Bible verses
-Write a poem about telling the truth
-Recite Proverbs 12:19

What happens when you tell a lie?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 149
-The Holy Bible
-Writing materials
-Flash cards

- Observation - Poem writing assessment - Recitation assessment

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Speaking truth

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 consequences of lying
- Develop honesty in speech

The learner is guided to:
-Read a flashcard with Proverbs 12:19
-Discuss the consequences of lying
-Role-play scenarios involving telling the truth
-Make posters promoting truthfulness
-Sing songs about honesty and truth

How can you practice truthfulness in your daily life?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 150
-The Holy Bible
-Poster making materials
-Flash cards

- Observation - Poster making assessment - Role-play assessment

Christian Values

Obedience at home and school - Honoring parents
Obedience at home and school - Obeying family members

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

- Read Exodus 20:12 and state the benefit of honoring parents
- Explain why it is important to honor parents
- Value the importance of honoring parents

The learner is guided to:
-Read Exodus 20:12
-State the benefit of honoring parents from the Bible verse
-Discuss reasons why it is important to obey parents
-Compose a poem on the benefits of obeying parents
-Present their poems in class

Why should you obey your parents and teachers?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 151
-The Holy Bible
-Writing materials
-Chart paper
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 153
-Tables for recording obedience
-Charts

- Observation - Poem composition assessment - Oral questions

Christian Values

Obedience at home and school - Obeying teachers

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

- Practice responsibility by obeying teachers and other leaders in school
- Explain the importance of following school rules
- Value the importance of obedience at school

The learner is guided to:
-Play the "obedience game" involving different scenarios at school
-Complete a table recording how they practice responsibility by obeying teachers and school rules
-Discuss the benefits of obeying teachers and school rules
-Role-play scenarios showing obedience at school

Why is it important to obey school rules?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 155
-The Holy Bible
-Game materials
-Tables for recording obedience
-Role-play materials

- Observation - Game participation assessment - Table completion assessment

Christian Values

Obedience at home and school - Results of disobedience

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

- Outline the results of disobedience
- Identify positive and negative consequences of behavior
- Desire to be obedient

The learner is guided to:
-Outline what happens when they disobey at home and in school
-Identify results of obedience and disobedience from a list of statements
-Sort statements into results of obedience and results of disobedience
-Sing a song on the benefits of obedience

What are the results of disobedience?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 157
-The Holy Bible
-Cards with statements
-Sorting materials

- Observation - Sorting assessment - Oral questions