The Life of Jesus Christ

Persistence in Prayer

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

- Narrate the story of a friend at midnight according to the scriptures
- Explain the importance of persistence in prayer
- Value prayer as communication with God

Learners brainstorm why it is good to choose friends wisely
-Learners brainstorm on the meaning of the word 'parable'
-Learners read in turns Luke 11:5-13 and narrate the parable

How does the parable of a friend at midnight relate to Christians today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-KLB Visionary pg. 122

Communication and collaboration -Citizenship -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Persistence in Prayer

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

- Narrate the story of a friend at midnight according to the scriptures
- Explain the importance of persistence in prayer
- Value prayer as communication with God

Learners brainstorm why it is good to choose friends wisely
-Learners brainstorm on the meaning of the word 'parable'
-Learners read in turns Luke 11:5-13 and narrate the parable

How does the parable of a friend at midnight relate to Christians today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-KLB Visionary pg. 122

Communication and collaboration -Citizenship -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Persistence in Prayer

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the story of a friend at midnight
- Demonstrate persistence in prayer
- Desire to be persistent in seeking God's help

Learners watch a video clip on the parables of a friend at midnight
-Learners outline lessons learnt from the story
-Learners dramatize the story of a friend at midnight
-Learners discuss in groups the importance of being persistent in prayers

Why is persistence important in prayer?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Props for drama
-KLB Visionary pg. 124

Oral questions -Observation schedule -Performance assessment

The Church

The Early Church

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

- Identify various definitions of unity of believers in the early church
- Analyze the concept of unity among believers
- Appreciate the importance of unity in the church

Learners in groups discuss why unity is important at school, home and in church
-Learners in pairs describe various definitions of the term 'Church'
-Learners in pairs read Acts 2:42-47 and list activities that brought unity in the early church

Why is unity important in the church today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-KLB Visionary pg. 126

Observation schedules -Written quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

The Church

The Early Church

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

- Outline activities which promoted unity among believers in the early church
- Identify acts of charity done by churches today
- Show willingness to participate in church activities

Learners in pairs outline acts of charity/mercy done by churches today
-Learners watch a video clip on people helping the needy
-Learners brainstorm on strategies used by Christians to promote unity

How is the church involved in charity work today?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 128

Communication and collaboration -Citizenship -Oral questions

The Church

The Early Church

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

- Explain strategies used by Christians today to promote unity
- Participate in activities that promote unity
- Value unity among believers in society

Learners organize a charitable activity to contribute towards an orphaned children's home
-Learners brainstorm on ways of maintaining unity among different communities

What strategies can we use to promote unity in the church?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 130

Responsibility -Social justice -Written questions -Observation

The Church

The Lord's Supper

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

- Describe the events that took place during the Lord's Supper
- Identify the significance of the elements used
- Show reverence for the sacred meal

Learners discuss how the Lords' supper is organized in their churches
-Learners sing a relevant song and explain the meaning
-Learners in turns read Luke 22:14-20 and describe the events mentioned in the text

Why did Jesus eat the Passover meal with His disciples?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Songs
-KLB Visionary pg. 132

Creativity and imagination -Digital literacy -Oral questions

The Church

The Lord's Supper

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

- Explain the significance of the Lord's Supper to Christians today
- Relate the Lord's Supper to Jesus' sacrifice
- Value the spiritual meaning of communion

Learners watch a video on the Lord's Supper
-Learners in groups discuss the significance of the Lord's Supper
-Learners say the importance of the Lord's Table/Eucharist to a Christian

How do Christians celebrate in the Lords Table/Eucharist today?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 135

Unity -Written questions -Observation schedule

The Church

The Lord's Supper

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

- Identity the values required during the celebration of Lord's Table/Eucharist
- Demonstrate appropriate reverence during communion
- Desire to participate in the Lords' supper/Lords table

Learners list attitudes/values required when partaking the Eucharist/Lord's Table
-Learners discuss with their parents/guardians or resource person importance of celebrating the Lord's supper and report to class

What values should Christians demonstrate during the Lord's Supper?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Resource persons
-KLB Visionary pg. 137

Citizenship -Social cohesion -Oral questions -Written reports