THE BIBLE

CHRISTIAN MORAL VALUES: SEXUAL PURITY

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

-Define the term pure and impure.
-Discuss the moral values that a young person should uphold.
-Desire to exercise sexual purity.

- In groups, learners to demonstrate as guided on page 16.
- Brainstorm on 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1st Thessalonians 4:3, 1st Corinthians 6:18-20, Leviticus 11:44 and discuss the moral values outlined.

What is sexual purity?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 16-18
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 16-19

- Oral questions - Observation

THE BIBLE

CHRISTIAN MORAL VALUES: FORBIDDEN SEXUAL PRACTICES

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

-Describe forbidden sexual practices outlined in the Bible.
-Mention sexual behaviors forbidden in society today.
-Desire to live a life free of forbidden sexual practices.

- Work with peers to read Galatians 5:19 and Leviticus 18:5-18, 20:23 and use power point slides or charts to list forbidden sexual practices.
- In groups learners to read what Joel, Grace and Tabitha are saying on page 20-21.

What are forbidden sexual practices?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 19-21
- Good News Bible
- Computer or television

Oral questions

THE BIBLE

CHRISTIAN MORAL VALUES: FORBIDDEN SEXUAL PRACTICES
CHRISTIAN MORAL VALUES: WAYS TO AVOID BEING LURED INTO FORBIDDEN SEXUAL PRACTICES

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

-Identify how youth are tempted into sexual practices.
-Explain ways to avoid getting lured into forbidden sexual practices.
-Desire to avoid forbidden sexual practices.

- In groups, describe some of the sexual perversions in society today.
- Discuss how the youth are tempted and trapped into these practices.
- Discuss how the youth can avoid getting lured into forbidden sexual practices.

How are youth lured into forbidden sexual practices?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 14-15
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 24-25

- Group presentations - Oral questions

THE BIBLE

CHRISTIAN MORAL VALUES AND LIFE SKILLS THAT FOSTER SEXUAL PURITY

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

-Mention moral values and life skills that promote sexual purity.
-Write a prayer based on Matthew 1:6.
-Purpose to avoid sexual perversity.

- Learners in pairs study the crossword puzzle in activity 11 on page 25.
- Learners individually explain how each moral value and life skills identified help them promote sexual purity.
- Learners in group read diary entries.
- Learners recite the poem.

Which moral values and life skills promote sexual purity?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 25-29
- Good News Bible

- Oral question - Word puzzle - Written exercise - Observation

THE BIBLE

WOMAN JUDGE: DEBORAH

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

-Define the term leadership.
-Mention women leaders and the roles they play.
-Appreciate leadership qualities portrayed by women leaders.

- Discuss the meaning of the term leadership.
- What are some of the qualities of a good leader?
- In groups, list women leaders in school, church, and government positions.

What is leadership?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 30
- Pictures of women in leadership

- Oral questions - Observation

THE BIBLE

WOMAN JUDGE: DEBORAH
QUALITIES PORTRAYED BY DEBORAH AS A JUDGE IN ISRAEL

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

-List women leaders and the roles they play.
-List the roles played by women leaders.
-Decide to emulate leadership qualities portrayed by women leaders.

- Organize into three groups: list women leaders in school, church, and government positions.
- Discuss and list good leadership qualities you can emulate from the women leaders identified.

Which are qualities portrayed by women leaders?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 30-31
- Pictures of women in leadership
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 32-34
- Good News Bible

- Observation - Group presentations

THE BIBLE

QUALITIES PORTRAYED BY DEBORAH AS A JUDGE IN ISRAEL

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

-Explain how Deborah helped the Israelites.
-Identify leadership qualities from Deborah's story.
-Desire to emulate Deborah's leadership qualities.

- Read the story of Israelites oppressed by King Jabin and how Deborah helped them.
- Analyze the leadership qualities that Judge Deborah portrayed.
- Explain how Deborah helped the Israelites defeat the Canaanites.

What leadership qualities did Deborah display?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 32-34
- Good News Bible

- Written exercise - Oral question

THE BIBLE

JUDGE DEBORAH

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

-Complete a crossword puzzle on Deborah's leadership qualities.
-Identify leadership qualities from Deborah.
-Desire to develop good leadership qualities.

- Fill in the crossword puzzle with leadership qualities portrayed by Deborah.
- Share completed puzzle with classmates.

What qualities made Deborah a good leader?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 24
- Crossword puzzle
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 34-36
- Digital devices

- Crossword completion - Oral questions

THE BIBLE

KINGS DAVID AND SOLOMON

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

-Study a family tree.
-Draw a personal family tree.
-Appreciate the concept of family ancestry.

- In pairs, study Kioko's family tree.
- Identify Kioko's family members who lived a long time ago.
- List names of members of their family including ones who lived a long time ago.
- Present the names in form of a family tree.

What is a family tree?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 37
- Family tree diagram

- Family tree diagram - Oral questions

THE BIBLE

KINGS DAVID AND SOLOMON
KINGS DAVID AND SOLOMON: IMPORTANCE OF DAVID AS A KING IN ISRAEL

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

-Analyze the importance of David as a king and ancestor of Jesus Christ.
-Explain the relationship between Joseph, David, Abraham and Jesus Christ.
-Desire to belong to family like David.

- Individually learners to list names of members in their family tree.
- Brainstorm the meaning of the word ancestor.
- Conduct a buzz session on king David as an ancestor of Jesus Christ.

Why was King David a man after God's own heart?

- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 37-38
- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 39-40
- Flashcards

- Observation - Oral question

THE BIBLE

QUALITIES OF A GOOD LEADER DERIVED FROM KING DAVID'S LEADERSHIP

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

-Outline qualities of a good leader from King David's leadership.
-Match qualities with their correct explanation.
-Appreciate the leaders with good qualities.

- In groups, learners discuss and make notes on the characteristics of a good leader.
- Use print materials or search in the Internet on good leadership qualities portrayed by King David.

What are the qualities of a good leader?

- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 41-43
- Flash cards
- Good News Bible

- Checklist - Oral question - Written expression

THE BIBLE

ACHIEVEMENTS OF KING SOLOMON

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

-Describe the achievements of king Solomon.
-Outline lessons learned from king Solomon leadership.
-Appreciates the achievements made by leaders.

- In groups Learners to use print resources or Internet to search on achievements of king Solomon and make short notes.

What are the achievements of King Solomon?

- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 43-44
- Print resources

- Written expressions - Oral question

THE BIBLE

FAILURES OF KING SOLOMON
WAYS IN WHICH KING SOLOMON PORTRAYED WISDOM IN HIS LEADERSHIP

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

-Describe the failures of King Solomon.
-Mention things that led to the failure of King Solomon.
-Decide not to have failures when they lead.

In small groups learners use digital devices to search on the failures of King Solomon and make short notes.

What are the failures of King Solomon?

- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 44-46
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 46-47

- Oral question - Written expression

THE BIBLE

CHOOSING LEADERS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY

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

-Brainstorm on qualities to consider in choosing leaders at school, church, and the community.
-Outline qualities of a good leader.
-Desire to choose leaders of integrity.

- In groups, learners brainstorm on qualities to consider in choosing leaders at school, church and community and make a presentation using a chat or digital device.

What are the qualities of a good leader?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 46-47
- Charts and digital devices

- Oral questions - Written expression - Checklist

THE BIBLE
THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

KINGS DAVID AND SOLOMON: ASSESSMENT
RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: The Miracle at Nain

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

-Brainstorm the lessons in sub-strand learnt.
-Answer questions on self assessment.
-Appreciate the learning from Kings David and Solomon.

- In groups, brainstorm the lessons learnt in the sub-strand on king David and Solomon and Answer questions on self assessment.

What are the answers on self assessment questions?

- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 48
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 37
-Good News Bible

- Oral questions - Written expression - Self-assessment

THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: Biblical Account

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

-Read and analyze Luke 7:11-16
-Identify key elements of the miracle
-Desire to believe in God's power over death

-Read Luke 7:11-16 and make notes on the raising of the widow's son
-Discuss the condition of the widow before and after the miracle

Why is it important to believe in the resurrection as Christians?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 37
-Good News Bible

Oral questions -Written exercises

THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: Compassion of Jesus
RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: Showing Compassion

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

-Discuss Jesus' compassion as shown in the miracle
-Model the value of compassion as portrayed by Jesus Christ
-Desire to show compassion to others

-Use a digital device or write on charts how they show compassion to the needy or the suffering
-Discuss ways to show compassion in everyday situations

How can we demonstrate compassion like Jesus did?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 38
-Digital devices
-Resource materials

Oral questions -Observation

THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: Hope in Resurrection

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

-Relate the miracle to the Christian hope in resurrection
-Interpret John 11:25 in relation to resurrection hope
-Appreciate God's power over life and death

-Write John 11:25 on flashcards and meditate on it
-Discuss the connection between this miracle and Christian belief in resurrection

How does this miracle demonstrate God's power over death?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 39
-Flashcards

Written expressions -Oral questions

THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: Creative Response
HEALING THE TEN LEPERS: The Miracle Account

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

-Express understanding of the miracle through creative means
-Apply lessons from the miracle in everyday life
-Appreciate God's power to transform situations

-Compose a poem on God's power over sickness and death
-Share the poems in class

Why should you trust in God when faced with challenges?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 39
-Creative materials
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 44
-Good News Bible

Assessment checklist -Peer evaluation

THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

HEALING THE TEN LEPERS: Role Play

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

-Dramatize the healing of the ten lepers
-Identify the contrast between gratitude and ingratitude
-Appreciate the importance of expressing thanks

-In groups role-play the healing of the ten lepers
-Discuss the differences in response between the nine and the one who returned

Why did only one leper return to thank Jesus?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 44
-Role play materials

Observation schedule -Peer evaluation

THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

HEALING THE TEN LEPERS: Lessons from the Miracle

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

-Discuss lessons learnt from the miracle
-Analyze why gratitude is important
-Desire to express gratitude in all circumstances

-In pairs discuss lessons learnt from this miracle and share with the class
-Identify key themes: gratitude, faith, obedience

What lessons can we learn from the healing of the ten lepers?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 45
-Good News Bible

Oral questions -Written expressions

THE CHURCH

The Early Church: Characteristics of the Early Church
The Early Church: Activities in the Early Church

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

- discuss the characteristics of the Early Church
- outline activities that promoted unity in the Early Church
- desire to grow spiritually by attending church

- Learners in pairs, take turns to read Acts 2:41-47
- Discuss the characteristics of the Early Church
- Brainstorm on the activities that promoted unity in the Early Church

What are the characteristics of the Early Church?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 91
-Good News Bible
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 92

- Oral questions - Observation

THE CHURCH

The Early Church: Miracles performed in the Early Church

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

- describe the miracles performed in the Early Church
- interpret the significance of these miracles
- value the power of God demonstrated through miracles

- In pairs, take turns to read Acts 5:12-16 and Acts 3:1-16
- Describe the miracles that were performed in the Early Church
- Make notes on the miracles performed and the lessons learnt

Which miracles were performed in the Early Church?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 93-94
-Good News Bible

- Oral questions - Observation schedule

THE CHURCH

The Early Church: Lessons from miracles performed in the Early Church
The Early Church: The story of Paul and Silas

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

- outline lessons from the miracles performed in the Early Church
- apply these lessons in daily life
- develop faith in God's miraculous power

- In groups, brainstorm on the lessons learnt from the miracles performed in the Early Church
- Make a presentation to classmates
- Read the lessons that Betty learned from the miracles performed in the Early Church

What lessons do we learn from the miracles performed in the Early Church?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 94-95
-Good News Bible
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 95-96

- Oral questions - Written exercise

THE CHURCH

The Early Church: Relevance of Paul and Silas's story to Christians today

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

- explain how the miracle helped increase believers
- interpret the relevance of the story to Christians today
- demonstrate faith in difficult situations

- Continue reading Acts 16:16-34
- Discuss how the miracle helped in increasing the number of believers
- Discuss the relevance of the story of Paul and Silas to Christians today

How did the miracle of Paul and Silas help increase the number of believers?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 96-97
-Good News Bible

- Oral questions - Written exercise

THE CHURCH

The Early Church: Spiritual growth through church attendance
The Early Church: Self-assessment

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

- identify activities done in church
- describe how these activities promote spiritual growth
- desire to grow spiritually by attending church

- Choose a worship song that is familiar to the class
- Sing the song as a class
- Write and keep a journal on church attendance and activities done

How can you grow spiritually through church attendance?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 98
-A journal
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 99-100

- Observation - Checking journal

THE CHURCH

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Teachings of Jesus Christ on the role of the Holy Spirit

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

- explain the role of the Holy Spirit
- interpret Jesus' teachings about the Holy Spirit
- desire to be led by the Holy Spirit

- In groups, read the story about Coach Martha and answer questions
- Brainstorm the role of Coach Martha from the story
- In groups, brainstorm the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian
- Share findings with classmates

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 101
-Good News Bible

- Observation - Oral questions

THE CHURCH

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Role of the Holy Spirit from the Bible

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

- identify Bible passages about the Holy Spirit
- summarize Jesus' teachings on the Holy Spirit
- appreciate the guidance of the Holy Spirit

- In groups, read Bible verses: John 14:15-26, John 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8
- Discuss what Jesus Christ teaches about the role of the Holy Spirit
- Copy a table and summarize the role of the Holy Spirit from each Bible verse

How does Jesus Christ teach us about the role of the Holy Spirit?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 101-102
-Good News Bible

- Oral questions - Written exercise

THE CHURCH

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Identifying the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Meaning of the gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

- list the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit
- explain the meaning of spiritual gifts
- value the gifts of the Holy Spirit

- In groups, take turns to read 1 Corinthians 12:8-11
- Identify and list the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Search and share the meaning of 'Gifts of the Holy Spirit'

What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 102-103
-Good News Bible
-Digital devices
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 104

- Oral questions - Observation

THE CHURCH

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Categorizing the gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

- classify the gifts into their proper categories
- distinguish between the different types of gifts
- appreciate the diversity of spiritual gifts

- In groups, classify the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to their categories (Gifts of Knowledge, Gifts of Power, Gifts of Divine Utterance)
- Share findings with classmates for peer review

How can we classify the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 104-105
-Good News Bible

- Peer review - Oral questions

THE CHURCH

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Avoiding cults, idol worship and religious extremism

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

- explain the importance of spiritual gifts
- demonstrate how these gifts benefit the church
- value the role of spiritual gifts in the church

- In groups, brainstorm on the importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Share findings with classmates
- Read the importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in Church today as summarized on PowerPoint slides

What is the importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Church today?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 105
-Good News Bible
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 105-106

- Oral questions - Written exercise

THE CHURCH

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Using the word of God to discern

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

- interpret Bible passages on discernment
- apply biblical principles to identify false teachings
- desire to be guided by the Holy Spirit daily

- In groups, read Bible verses: 1 Timothy 4:1-4, Matthew 7:15-20, 2 Peter 2:1, Galatians 5:19-23, 1 Corinthians 12:2-3, 1 Corinthians 12:10
- Discuss how to use the word of God to discern and identify cults, idol worship, religious extremism and devil worship
- Compose a prayer asking God for guidance and discernment

How can one use the word of God to discern and identify cults, idol worship, religious extremism and devil worship?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 106-111
-Good News Bible

- Oral questions - Written exercise