Creation

Self-awareness - Personal identification and uniqueness
Self-awareness - God as Creator and Bible meditation

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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 2
- Modelling clay

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

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)
Making choices - Choices in daily life

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

- Identify good thoughts and feelings in day-to-day life
- Express good thoughts in their interactions with others
- Appreciate the importance of maintaining good thoughts

- List good thoughts such as sharing with others, helping parents, being happy
- Discuss about good feelings they have experienced
- Draw and color pictures of faces depicting various emotions
- Share experiences on good thoughts

How do good thoughts affect your behavior?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 6
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- 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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 13

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

Creation

Making choices - Results of choices
Making choices - Making right choices guided by Christian principles
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:

- Discuss results of choices they make in daily life
- Differentiate between good and bad choices
- Appreciate the consequences of their choices

- List results of choices that they make
- In groups, discuss the consequences of different choices
- Sing a song about good choices
- Draw pictures showing results of different choices

What are the effects of the choices you make?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 15
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Drawing materials
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 16
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 18
- Pictures
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 19

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Peer assessment

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)
Relationships within the Family - Body as temple of Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19)

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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 27
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation
The Holy Bible
The Holy Bible

Attributes of God - God's attributes from scriptures
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:

- Read scriptures on the attributes of God (1 John 4:7-8, Genesis 1:1-25, 1 Samuel 2:2)
- Outline the attributes of God and revere Him
- Appreciate God as a loving Father who knows them by their names

- In groups, picture read 1 John 4:7-8, Genesis 1:1-25, 1 Samuel 2:2 in turns
- Sort and match letters on attributes of God (Sole creator, Loving Father, Holy Father)
- Join words about the attributes of God from a puzzle
- Compose a poem on 'God our loving Father'
- Sing a song about the love of God

Why should you know the attributes of God?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 29
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Puzzles
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 33
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 34
- Charts showing books of the Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Projects

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
Zacchaeus the Tax Collector - Integrity in using money and repentance

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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 41
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Peer assessment

The Holy Bible

Balaam's Donkey - Reading the story (Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34)
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:

- Read Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34 and retell the story of Balaam and his donkey
- Identify the main characters in the story
- Appreciate the message in the story

- In groups read Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34
- Retell the story of Balaam's Donkey
- Draw the scenarios in this story
- Act out part of the story

Why did the donkey talk?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 43
- The Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 45
- 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)
The Birth of Jesus Christ - Uniqueness of Jesus' birth

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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 65
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

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

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

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

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

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 66
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 68
- Digital devices
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 69
- Charts
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - The story (Mark 10:46-52)
Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Recognizing Jesus' healing power

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
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 72
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Faith in God for healing
Healing of the ten lepers - The story (Luke 17:11-19)

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

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

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

How can we exercise faith in God for healing?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 73
- The Good News Bible
- Writing materials
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 74
- Digital devices
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Projects

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of the ten lepers - Showing gratitude to God
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:

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

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

Why is it important to show gratitude to God?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 75
- The Good News Bible
- Writing materials
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 76
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 78
- Digital devices
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

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

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

- Observation - Written assignments - Self-assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Forgiveness - Resisting vengeance (Matthew 5:39)
Helping the Needy - Importance of helping those in need (Matthew 5:42)

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

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

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

How can we resist the urge for revenge?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 83
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Writing materials
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 85
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

Helping the Needy - Demonstrating kindness through sharing
Parable of the lost coin - The parable (Luke 15:8-10)
Parable of the lost coin - God's love for sinners and righteous living

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

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

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

Why is it important to share with others?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 86
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 88
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 89
- Writing materials

- Observation - Projects - Peer assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

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

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

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

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

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

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 91
- The Good News Bible
- Seeds
- Digital devices
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 92
- Drawing materials
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Projects

The Life of Jesus Christ

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

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

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

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

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 93
- The Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 95
- Digital devices
- 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 - Projects - Self-assessment