The Holy Bible

Joseph interprets a dream - Reading the story
Joseph interprets a dream - God's wisdom

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
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 70
-Role-play materials
-Flash cards

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Joseph interprets a dream - Applying wisdom from God

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

- Explain how to apply lessons from Joseph's story in daily life
- Describe ways of seeking God's wisdom
- Value the importance of God's guidance

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss instances where they need God's wisdom in their daily lives
-Share examples of dreams they have had and how they could be guided by God to understand them
-Make a chart on steps to seek God's wisdom
-Role-play a scenario showing how to make decisions guided by God's wisdom

How can you seek God's wisdom in your daily life?

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

- Observation - Chart making assessment - Role-play assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible patriarchs - Abraham's call
Bible patriarchs - Abraham's name change

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
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 76
-Materials for making flashcards

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Recitation assessment

The Holy Bible

Respect for the Holy Bible - Importance of studying the Bible

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

- Observation - Poster assessment - Role-play assessment

The Holy Bible

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

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

- Describe how the Bible was written
- Explain why the Bible is called God's Word
- Show reverence for the Bible as God's Word

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss how God inspired the writers of the Bible
-Create charts showing the process of how the Bible was written
-Read and discuss 2 Timothy 3:16-17 about all Scripture being God-breathed
-Sing songs about the Bible as God's Word

Why is the Bible called the inspired Word of God?

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

- Observation - Chart assessment - Oral questions

The Holy Bible
The Life of Jesus Christ

Bible stories - Understanding Biblical stories
The Birth of Jesus Christ - The Annunciation

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
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 82
-Pictures showing the annunciation

- Observation - Chart assessment - Role-play assessment

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 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

- Observation - Chart making assessment - Drawing assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Trust in God's power
Birth of John the Baptist - Story of John's birth

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
- Emulate Mary the mother of Jesus and abstain from sexual sins before marriage
- Show faith in God's promises

The learner is guided to:
-Read and discuss Luke 1:37 about nothing being impossible with God
-Make flashcards with Luke 1:37 and recite it
-Discuss how Mary demonstrated faith in God
-Discuss the importance of sexual purity
-Sing songs about God's power and promises

How can you trust in God's power like Mary did?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 86
-The Holy Bible
-Flashcard making materials
-Charts
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 87
-Pictures showing John's birth
-Video clip
-Role-play materials

- Observation - Recitation assessment - Discussion assessment

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
Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Jesus' healing power

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
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 94
-Chart making materials
-Pictures

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions

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:

- Explain how to have faith in God for healing
- Discuss the importance of persistence in prayer
- Show faith in God's healing power

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss what we learn from Bartimaeus about faith
-Share personal experiences of faith in God for healing
-Write prayers asking for healing for themselves or others
-Pray for the sick in their families and community
-Sing songs about faith in God's healing power

How can you demonstrate faith in God's healing power like Bartimaeus?

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

- Observation - Prayer writing 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
Healing of the ten lepers - Faith and thankfulness

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
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 100
-Role-play materials
-Journal materials

- Observation - Note writing assessment - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus raises a Widow's Son - The story

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

- Retell the story of raising the Widow's son
- Describe the response of the crowd to the miracle
- Show interest in Jesus' power over death

The learner is guided to:
-Read Luke 7:11-16 in turns
-Retell the Bible story of the raising of the widow's son
-Use pictures to retell the story
-Discuss what they have learnt from that story
-Write down their points and share them in class

Why did Jesus raise the Widow's son?

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

- Observation - Written work - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus raises a Widow's Son - God's power over death
Forgiveness - Importance of forgiving others

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

- Observation - Flashcard making assessment - Recitation assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Forgiveness - Resisting vengeance

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

- Observation - Flashcard making assessment - Journal assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Helping the Needy - Importance of helping
Helping the Needy - Demonstrating kindness

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

- State the importance of helping those in need
- Read and discuss Matthew 5:42
- Value the importance of generosity

The learner is guided to:
-Read Matthew 5:42 in groups
-Tell each other what they have learnt from the verse
-State reasons why it is important to help those in need
-Make a flashcard with Matthew 5:42
-Recite the verse on their flashcard

How do you help those in need?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 112
-The Holy Bible
-Flashcard making materials
-Charts
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
-Role-play materials
-Items for donation

- Observation - Flashcard making assessment - Oral questions

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

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

- Observation - Written work - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

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

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
- Read and discuss Luke 13:18-19
- Show interest in Jesus' teachings through parables

The learner is guided to:
-Take a nature walk in the school compound
-Observe different types of trees and seeds
-Collect small seeds
-Read Luke 13:18-19 in turns
-Retell the parable of the mustard seed
-Discuss what they have learnt from the parable

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

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 121
-The Holy Bible
-Various seeds
-Digital devices for taking photos
-Containers for collecting seeds
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 125
-Video clip
-Drawing materials
-Coloring materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Nature walk participation

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
Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ - Repentance

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
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 133
-Flashcards
-Writing materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus encounter with Jesus Christ - Baptism and eternal life

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

- Discuss the importance of baptism to Christians today
- Recite John 3:16 and believe in Jesus Christ to inherit eternal life
- Value the importance of baptism

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss the importance of baptism to Christians
-Explain reasons why baptism is important
-Make flashcards showing how believing in Jesus helps to inherit eternal life
-Read and recite John 3:16
-Sing songs about Nicodemus' conversion

Why is baptism important for Christians today?

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

- Observation - Flashcard making assessment - Recitation assessment

Christian Values

Trust - Joseph resisting temptation
Trust - Precautions with opposite sex

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

- Observation - Chart making assessment - Oral questions

Christian Values

Trust - Identifying trustworthy people

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

- Observation - Poem writing assessment - Role-play assessment

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Importance of telling truth

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

- State the importance of telling the truth always
- Read and discuss Ephesians 4:25
- Value truthfulness

The learner is guided to:
-Read a story about telling the truth and answer questions
-Read Ephesians 4:25
-State the reasons why they should tell the truth always
-Select cards showing reasons why it is important to tell the truth
-Present their points in class

Why should you tell the truth always?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 147
-The Holy Bible
-Flash cards
-Stories about truthfulness

- Observation - Card selection assessment - Oral questions

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Resisting lying
Truthfulness - Speaking truth

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
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 150
-Poster making materials

- Observation - Poem writing assessment - Recitation assessment

Christian Values

Obedience at home and school - Honoring parents

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

- Observation - Poem composition assessment - Oral questions

Christian Values

Obedience at home and school - Obeying family members
Obedience at home and school - Obeying teachers

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

- Obey parents and siblings for harmonious co-existence
- List the benefits of obedience in the family
- Show willingness to obey family members

The learner is guided to:
-Discuss ways of showing obedience at home
-Complete an "Obedience Challenge" table recording how they obey parents daily
-Share experiences from the challenge with classmates
-Discuss the benefits of obeying family members
-Sing songs about obedience

How does obedience promote harmony in the family?

One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 153
-The Holy Bible
-Tables for recording obedience
-Charts
One Planet CRE Learner's Book pg. 155
-Game materials
-Role-play materials

- Observation - Table completion assessment - Discussion 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