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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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)

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Portfolios

Creation

Thoughts and feelings - Managing emotions and coping with anger (Ephesians 4:26)
Making choices - Choices in daily life
Making choices - Results of choices

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

- List lessons learnt from Ephesians 4:26
- Apply the lessons learnt to cope with emotions in day-to-day lives
- Value controlling emotions to maintain good relationships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Ephesians 4:26
- List lessons learnt from Ephesians 4:26
- Share experiences on how they cope with emotions such as anger or sadness
- Role play forgiving others when wronged

How do you control your thoughts and feelings?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 9,distinction,
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 13
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 15
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

Creation

Making choices - Making right choices guided by Christian principles
My Family members - Nuclear and extended family

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

- Make right choices guided by Christian principles
- Acquire responsibility by making right choices
- Desire to always make choices that please God

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play 'making right choices that are acceptable to God'
- In groups, discuss how Christian principles guide our choices
- Make a poster showing good and bad choices
- Share experiences of when they made right choices

How can Christian principles guide your choices?

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

- Observation - Self-assessment - Projects

Creation

My Family members - Family tree and relationships

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

- Draw a family tree to understand relationships within the family
- Identify different family members on the family tree
- Appreciate the different roles of family members

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw a family tree and write names of family members on it
- In groups, study different family trees
- Discuss relationships within the family
- Present family trees to the class

How does a family tree show relationships in the family?

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

- Observation - Projects - 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction, 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 groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- 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

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Self-assessment

The Holy Bible

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

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

- Identify the books in the Old and New Testament
- List the number of books in the Old and New Testament
- Appreciate the arrangement of books in the Bible

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs observe and read charts containing books in the Old and New Testament
- Read aloud the books of the Old and New Testament
- Count the number of books in each Testament
- Discuss the arrangement of books in the Bible

Why is it important to know the books in the Bible?

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

- Observation - Written assignments - Oral questions

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- 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

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 groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Holy Bible

Balaam's Donkey - Speaking good about others

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

- Acquire the value of love by speaking good things about others
- Discuss why they should bless and not curse/speak ill about others
- Desire to speak good about others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use a digital device and draw the scenarios in the story
- Discuss why they should bless and not curse/speak ill about others as per Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34
- Write down good things about their friends
- Sing a song related to obedience

How should we speak about others?

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

- Observation - Written assignments - Peer assessment

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 groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- 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)

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 groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Life of Jesus Christ

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:

- Discuss how John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah
- Read Luke 1:76-79 and tell how John prepared the way
- Appreciate the need to live a righteous life by turning away from sins

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 1:76-79 and tell how John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah
- Make a poster with messages about living a righteous life
- Discuss how to turn away from sin
- Sing a song about John the Baptist

How is John the Baptist a precursor of Jesus Christ?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 69,Distinction,
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Written assignments - Peer assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - The story (Mark 10:46-52)
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 healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Identify the key events in the story
- Value the importance of faith in Jesus

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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,Distinction,
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Learner’s Book pg. 92
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments