Creation

Self-awareness - Personal identification and uniqueness

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

- Mention his/her name for identification and self-awareness
- Recognize that he/she is unique as a creation of God
- Appreciate his/her uniqueness as God's special creation

- Say their names
- State what is unique about them
- Sing a song related to their uniqueness
- Draw and color pictures that show their uniqueness

Why are you a special creation?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 1
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

Self-awareness - God as Creator and Bible meditation
Thoughts and feelings - Good thoughts and feelings
Thoughts and feelings - Importance of joy (Philippians 4:4)
Thoughts and feelings - Managing emotions and coping with anger (Ephesians 4:26)

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

- Acknowledge God as the Creator of our bodies
- Recite and meditate on Psalms 139:13 about being fearfully and wonderfully made
- Read Genesis 1:27 about being created in the image and likeness of God

- Recite Psalms 139:13
- Read Genesis 1:27
- Use modelling clay to model themselves
- Show the model to classmates
- Sing a song about God as creator

How did God create human beings?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 2
- The Good News Bible
- Modelling clay
- Digital devices
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 6
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 8
- Flash cards
- Chart papers
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 9
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Portfolios

Creation

Making choices - Choices in daily life
Making choices - Results of choices
Making choices - Making right choices guided by Christian principles

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

- List choices they make in day-to-day life
- Identify factors that influence the choices they make
- Value making right choices in their daily lives

- In pairs, list choices they make in day-to-day life
- Discuss factors that influence their choices
- Role play making choices in different scenarios
- Share experiences with classmates

What choices do you make daily?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 13
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 15
- Drawing materials
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 16

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

My Family members - Nuclear and extended family
My Family members - Family tree and relationships

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

- Name family members in the nuclear and extended family
- Identify relationships within the family
- Value the importance of family ties

- Name family members in the nuclear family
- Name family members in the extended family
- Draw pictures of their nuclear family
- Sing a song related to family relationships

Why is it important to know members of your family?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 18
- Charts
- Pictures
- Drawing materials
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 19
- The Good News Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

My Family members - Honoring parents (Ephesians 6:1-3)
Relationships within the Family - Safety with people of opposite sex

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

- Explain why it is important to honor parents; Ephesians 6:1-3
- List ways of respecting family members
- Desire to respect family members for harmonious co-existence

- Read Ephesians 6:1-3 on respecting parents
- List ways of respecting family members
- Write a poem about respecting the family
- Type a poem on their digital devices about respect for family members

Why should we honor and respect our parents?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 21
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 23
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

Creation

Relationships within the Family - Protection from sexual abuse (2 Samuel 13:4-14)

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

- Mention ways of protecting oneself from sexual abuse
- Identify whom to report to if touched inappropriately or sexually abused
- Value the importance of reporting inappropriate behavior

- In turns, read 2 Samuel 13:4-14
- Tell how they should protect themselves from sexual abuse
- Say whom to report to if they are touched inappropriately
- Role play ways of protecting themselves from sexual abuse

How can you protect yourself from sexual abuse?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 25
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

Relationships within the Family - Body as temple of Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19)
Attributes of God - God's attributes from scriptures

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

- Appreciate the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit
- Write 1 Corinthians 6:19 on flash cards and meditate on it
- Desire to live a holy life

- Read 1 Corinthians 6:19
- Write 1 Corinthians 6:19 on flash cards and meditate on it
- Discuss how to take care of their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit
- Sing a song about respecting their bodies

Why is your body important to God?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 27
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 29
- Puzzles

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

The Holy Bible

Respect for the Holy Bible - Handling the Bible with respect
Respect for the Holy Bible - Books in Old and New Testament

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

- Handle the Bible with respect since it is the inspired word of God
- Identify proper ways of handling the Bible
- Desire to respect the Holy Bible

- Sing a song related to respecting the Holy Bible
- Role play ways of handling the Bible with respect
- Discuss the importance of respecting the Holy Bible
- Display the Bible in a respectful way

Why should you respect the Holy Bible?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 33
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 34
- Charts showing books of the Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Self-assessment

The Holy Bible

Respect for the Holy Bible - Bible games and meditation (Isaiah 49:16)
Zacchaeus the Tax Collector - Reading the story (Luke 19:2-10)

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

- Play a game on naming some Books in the Old and New Testament
- Recite Isaiah 49:16 and desire to read the Holy Bible always
- Value the importance of reading the Bible daily

- Play games on naming some Books in the Old and the New Testament
- Recite and meditate on Isaiah 49:16
- Sing a song about the books in the Holy Bible
- Make a chart with Isaiah 49:16

How can games help you learn about the Bible?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 36
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 37
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Peer assessment

The Holy Bible

Zacchaeus the Tax Collector - Zacchaeus' change in behavior

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

- Recount how Zacchaeus changed his behaviour positively
- Apply the lesson in their lives by turning away from bad behavior
- Value the importance of changing from bad to good behavior

- Record the role play of Zacchaeus using digital devices
- Retell the story of Zacchaeus
- Tell a friend how to turn away from bad behaviour
- State three lessons learnt from the story of Zacchaeus

What lessons can we learn from Zacchaeus?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 40
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Peer assessment

The Holy Bible

Zacchaeus the Tax Collector - Integrity in using money and repentance
Balaam's Donkey - Reading the story (Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34)

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

- Demonstrate integrity when using money
- Discuss why it is important to repent sins in order to be like Christ
- Desire to be honest in all dealings

- List ways of using money wisely
- Discuss why it is important to repent
- Sing a song related to Jesus Christ as the saviour
- Role play 'making right decisions about money'

Why is integrity important when using money?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 41
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 43
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

The Holy Bible

Balaam's Donkey - Obedience to God's instructions
Balaam's Donkey - Speaking good about others

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

- Apply the story in their lives by obeying God's instructions
- List the importance of obeying God and their seniors
- Value the importance of obeying God's instructions

- In pairs list the importance of obeying God and their seniors
- Role play the story of Balaam's Donkey
- Discuss why they should obey God and people in authority
- Sing a song related to obedience

Why is it important to obey God's instructions?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 45
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 47
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Holy Bible

Samson kills a Lion - Story of Samson (Judges 14:5-9)
Samson kills a Lion - God's power and trust in challenges

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

- Retell the story of Samson; Judges 14:5-9
- Identify the main events in the story
- Appreciate God's power in the story

- In turns read Judges 14:5-9
- Model/draw a lion
- Write a poem on 'Samson kills a lion'
- Watch a video clip about Samson

How did Samson kill a lion?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 50
- The Good News Bible
- Modelling clay
- Digital devices
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 52
- Drawing materials
- Charts

- 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
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:

- 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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 66
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - 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
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
- 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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 73
- Writing materials

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of the ten lepers - The story (Luke 17:11-19)
Healing of the ten lepers - Showing gratitude to God

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of the ten lepers - Faith and thankfulness
Jesus raises a Widow's Son - The story (Luke 7:11-16)

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

- Observation - Projects - Peer assessment

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
Forgiveness - Resisting vengeance (Matthew 5:39)

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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 83
- Writing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

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

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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 86

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

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

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

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

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

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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 93

- Observation - Written assignments - Peer assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments