The Church

The Holy Spirit - The outpouring of the Holy Spirit

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

-Describe the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost
-Explain the events of the Pentecost day
-Appreciate the role of the Holy Spirit

-Learners sing a song about the Holy Spirit
-In pairs, learners brainstorm the meaning of 'The Day of Pentecost'
-Learners share what they know about the Day of Pentecost
-Learners read Acts 2:1-11 and answer questions about the day of Pentecost

How did the Holy Spirit come upon the believers?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 74
-Good News Bible
-Video on Pentecost

-Oral questions -Written assignments -Observation

The Church

The Holy Spirit - The events of Pentecost

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

-Describe what happened on the day of Pentecost
-Identify the signs that accompanied the Holy Spirit
-Value the power of the Holy Spirit

-Learners read the story about the Day of Pentecost
-Learners discuss the events that took place on the day of Pentecost
-Learners download and watch a video on the day of Pentecost
-Learners use a digital device or chart to write key points on the day of Pentecost

What happened when the Holy Spirit descended on the believers?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 75
-Good News Bible
-Digital resources

-Written assignments -Group presentations -Observation

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Understanding the Holy Spirit

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

-Explain who the Holy Spirit is
-Discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testament
-Value the role of the Holy Spirit

-Learners discuss the Holy Trinity
-Learners discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
-Learners discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament
-Learners make notes on the Holy Spirit

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

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 75
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Oral questions -Written assignments -Group presentations

The Church

The Holy Spirit - The fruit of the Holy Spirit

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

-Analyze ways Christians exemplify the fruit of the Holy Spirit
-Identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit
-Desire to practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit

-Learners read Galatians 5:22-23 and identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit
-Learners write the fruit of the Holy Spirit on flashcards
-Learners sort the flashcards according to the fruits they practice
-Learners play a game of picking out the fruit of the Holy Spirit

How do you exemplify the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 76
-Good News Bible
-Flashcards

-Observation -Self-assessment -Peer assessment

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Practicing the fruit of the Holy Spirit

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

-Demonstrate the fruit of the Holy Spirit
-Apply the fruit of the Holy Spirit in daily life
-Value the fruit of the Holy Spirit

-Learners complete a table by outlining how they would put into practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit
-Learners write a journal on all the fruit of the Holy Spirit and state how they will practice each of them
-Learners share their journals with classmates

How can you practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 77
-Journals
-Charts

-Journal entries -Observation -Peer assessment

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Taking part in church activities

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

-Take part in church activities to foster responsibility
-Identify church activities for youth
-Value participating in church activities

-Learners study pictures of young people taking part in church activities and identify what they are doing
-Learners list church activities they participate in
-Learners outline mission activities they are involved in
-Learners discuss the ways they can apply their talents in church activities

Why should you participate in church activities?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 78
-Pictures
-Charts

-Observation -Self-assessment -Peer assessment

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Taking part in church activities

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

-Take part in church activities to foster responsibility
-Identify church activities for youth
-Value participating in church activities

-Learners study pictures of young people taking part in church activities and identify what they are doing
-Learners list church activities they participate in
-Learners outline mission activities they are involved in
-Learners discuss the ways they can apply their talents in church activities

Why should you participate in church activities?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 78
-Pictures
-Charts

-Observation -Self-assessment -Peer assessment

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Christians' responsibility

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

-Analyze Christians' responsibility in helping the needy
-Identify the needy in society
-Value helping the needy

-Learners read the conversation about people with diverse needs in society
-Learners identify the needy people mentioned in the conversation
-Learners list other needy people in society today
-Learners discuss how Christians should help them

Why should Christians help the needy?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 81
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Oral questions -Written assignments -Group discussions

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Experiences of helping the needy

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

-Share experiences of helping the needy
-Identify ways to help the needy
-Value acts of compassion

-Learners read the dialogue between Kombo and Kambua and identify their experiences of helping the needy
-Learners share their own experiences of helping the needy
-Learners make a collage of pictures showing acts of compassion
-Learners brainstorm on ways Christians care and help the needy

How have you helped the needy in your community?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 82
-Pictures
-Charts

-Oral presentations -Observation -Project assessment

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Biblical teaching on helping the needy

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

-Examine Biblical teaching on helping the needy
-Apply Biblical teaching on compassion
-Desire to practice Christ's teaching of helping the needy

-Learners read Leviticus 19:32-33 and discuss respect for old people
-Learners read Psalms 82:3 and describe the rights of the poor and orphans
-Learners read Matthew 25:35-46 and list the needy people mentioned in the text
-Learners discuss what the Bible teaches about helping the needy

What does the Bible teach about helping the needy?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 83
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Written assignments -Oral presentations -Group discussions

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Community service activity

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

-Take part in a community service activity in the school neighborhood
-Organize a visit to the needy
-Value helping the less fortunate

-Learners read the story about Upendo Children's Home
-Learners identify the needy people in their class, school or community
-As a class, learners organize a visit to the needy people in society
-Learners write a detailed report of their visitation

How can you demonstrate acts of compassion in your community?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 84
-Items to donate
-Stationery for report writing

-Project assessment -Report writing -Observation

Christian Living Today

Family Relationships - Roles of family members

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

-Outline roles of different family members
-Identify responsibilities in a family
-Value the importance of roles in a family

-Learners brainstorm on the roles of different members of a family
-Learners discuss why it is important to share roles among family members
-Learners outline responsibilities of parents/guardians, children and other members of the family

What are the roles of different members of a family?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 86
-Charts
-Pictures of family members

-Oral questions -Written assignments -Observation

Christian Living Today

Family Relationships - Healthy family relationships

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

-Identify practices of healthy family relationships
-Discuss ways to foster healthy relationships
-Value the importance of healthy family relationships

-Learners look at pictures and explain how each depicts healthy family relationships
-Learners discuss practices that foster healthy family relationships
-Learners identify common activities that strengthen family bonds

How can you foster healthy family relationships?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 87
-Pictures
-Charts

-Oral questions -Written assignments -Group presentations

Christian Living Today

Family Relationships - Causes of conflicts in families

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

-Identify causes of conflicts in families today
-Analyze common family disagreements
-Value peaceful conflict resolution

-Learners read the story about Fundi's family
-Learners identify the causes of conflicts in Fundi's family
-Learners outline other causes of conflict in families today
-Learners discuss ways to resolve family conflicts

What causes conflicts in families today?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 88
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Oral questions -Written assignments -Group presentations

Christian Living Today

Family Relationships - Christian teachings

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

-Examine Christian teachings on healthy family relationships
-Apply Biblical teachings in family life
-Desire to live harmoniously with members of the family

-Learners discuss how peer pressure can cause family conflicts
-Learners suggest ways to overcome peer influence/rebellion against parents
-Learners read Ephesians 6:1-4, Exodus 20:12, Colossians 3:20
-Learners explain how they will apply lessons learned from the Bible texts

What do Christian teachings say about family relationships?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 90
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Written assignments -Oral presentations -Observation

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Understanding human sexuality

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

-Explain the meaning of human sexuality
-Identify forms of sexual abuse
-Value responsible sexual behavior

-Learners discuss the meaning of human sexuality
-Learners read the story about Sarah and Rose
-Learners discuss the meaning of the term 'sexual abuse'
-Learners read information on different forms of sexual abuse

Why is it important to learn about human sexuality?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 93
-Charts
-PowerPoint slides

-Oral questions -Written assignments -Group presentations

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Avoiding sexual abuse

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

-Identify how to avoid sexual abuse
-Discuss ways of reporting sexual abuse
-Value the importance of personal safety

-Learners identify places they should avoid to stay away from sexual abuse
-Learners write down ways of reporting sexual abuse
-Learners discuss where to report cases of sexual abuse
-Learners read what Linda and Roki say about reporting sexual abuse

How can you avoid sexual abuse?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 95
-Charts
-Pictures

-Written assignments -Oral presentations -Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Causes of teenage pregnancies

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

-Evaluate causes of teenage pregnancies today
-Discuss factors leading to early pregnancy
-Value abstinence and responsible behavior

-Learners discuss causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls
-Learners write points on charts and display in class
-Learners read what Willy and Dorcas wrote about causes of early pregnancies
-Learners identify other causes of early pregnancies

What causes early pregnancies among teenage girls today?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 96
-Charts
-Digital resources

-Written assignments -Group discussions -Observation

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Irresponsible sexual behavior

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

-Examine the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behavior
-Discuss forms of irresponsible sexual behavior
-Value the importance of responsible sexual behavior

-Learners brainstorm on the meaning of irresponsible sexual behavior
-Learners discuss forms of irresponsible sexual behavior among young people
-Learners discuss the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behavior
-Learners write a brief report and present it to class

What are the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behavior?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 97
-Charts
-Digital resources

-Written assignments -Oral presentations -Portfolio assessment

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Irresponsible sexual behavior

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

-Examine the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behavior
-Discuss forms of irresponsible sexual behavior
-Value the importance of responsible sexual behavior

-Learners brainstorm on the meaning of irresponsible sexual behavior
-Learners discuss forms of irresponsible sexual behavior among young people
-Learners discuss the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behavior
-Learners write a brief report and present it to class

What are the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behavior?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 97
-Charts
-Digital resources

-Written assignments -Oral presentations -Portfolio assessment

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Biblical teaching

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

-Analyze Biblical teaching on responsible sexual behavior
-Apply Biblical values in daily life
-Desire to live according to Biblical principles

-Learners read 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6, Romans 12:1-2 and 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
-Learners reflect on the Bible texts and write them on flashcards
-Learners discuss what God wants us to be free from
-Learners identify values needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behavior

What does the Bible teach about sexual purity?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 99
-Good News Bible
-Flashcards

-Written assignments -Observation -Self-assessment

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Values and life skills

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

-Discuss values and life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behavior
-Apply life skills in daily life
-Choose to live responsibly as guided by the word of God

-Learners read what Albert and Cicily wrote about values and life skills
-Learners discuss how values can help a person avoid irresponsible sexual behavior
-Learners explain how to apply life skills to avoid irresponsible sexual behavior
-Learners debate on 'Overcoming peer pressure as a youth'

What values and skills do you need to avoid irresponsible sexual behavior?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 100
-Charts
-Flashcards

-Debate assessment -Written assignments -Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Meaning of sacredness

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

-Explain the meaning of sacredness of life as guided by the Bible
-Discuss why human life is sacred
-Value the sanctity of life

-Learners explain the meaning of sacredness of life
-Learners discuss why human life is sacred
-Learners read information about human life being created by God
-Learners make notes on God as the giver of life

Why is human life sacred?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 103
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Oral questions -Written assignments -Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Violation of right to life

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

-Discuss how the right to life is violated today
-Read and interpret Bible texts on sanctity of life
-Value the right to life

-Learners read Bible texts: Genesis 4:10-11, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 35:11-12
-Learners identify lessons learned from the Bible texts
-Learners discuss information on the board about God's punishment for murder
-Learners explain why killing is morally wrong

How is the right to life violated today?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 104
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Written assignments -Group presentations -Observation

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Causes of suicide

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

-Evaluate causes of suicide in the society today
-Discuss why some youth commit suicide
-Value life as a gift from God

-Learners discuss why some youth commit suicide today
-Learners write points on charts and display them in class
-Learners read reasons why youths commit suicide
-Learners discuss the negative effects of suicide on individuals and families

What causes suicide in society today?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 105
-Charts
-Digital resources

-Written assignments -Group discussions -Observation

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Causes of abortion

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

-Examine causes of abortion among youth today
-Discuss why abortion is morally wrong
-Value life from conception

-Learners discuss what abortion is
-Learners discuss causes of abortion among youth today
-Learners write down points and share in class
-Learners read the newspaper extract about causes of abortion
-Learners debate on the topic 'abortion is a sin'

What causes abortion among youth today?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 106
-Good News Bible
-Newspaper extract

-Debate assessment -Written assignments -Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Biblical teaching on life

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

-Interpret Biblical teaching on the sanctity of life
-Apply Biblical values in daily life
-Value life as sacred

-Learners read Bible texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 139:13-15, Proverbs 6:16-17
-Learners discuss who is the giver of life
-Learners write lessons learned from the Bible texts
-Learners discuss where life begins

What does the Bible teach about the sacredness of life?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 107
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Written assignments -Oral presentations -Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Values and life skills

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

-Analyze the consequences of violating the right to life
-Discuss values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life
-Desire to uphold the sacredness of life in day-to-day life

-Learners brainstorm on the consequences of abortion
-Learners discuss values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life
-Learners explain how to apply these values and life skills
-Learners display charts in the classroom

What values and skills help us uphold the sacredness of life?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 108
-Charts
-Flash cards

-Written assignments -Group presentations -Observation

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Meaning and forms of bullying

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

-Identify causes of bullying at school and in the community
-Explain different forms of bullying
-Value respecting others

-Learners read the story about Jeff
-Learners discuss the meaning of bullying
-Learners identify different forms of bullying
-Learners distinguish between direct bullying and indirect bullying

What is bullying and what forms does it take?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 111
-Charts
-Digital resources

-Written assignments -Group discussions -Observation

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Causes of bullying

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

-Analyze the causes of bullying
-Discuss why young people bully others
-Value treating others with respect

-Learners discuss reasons why young people bully or dislike others
-Learners write down points on charts
-Learners display the charts in class
-Learners read about causes of bullying in school and community

Why do young people bully others?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 113
-Charts
-Digital resources

-Written assignments -Group presentations -Observation

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Effects of bullying

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

-Analyze the effects of bullying on the individual and the family
-Share experiences of bullying
-Value the importance of positive relationships

-Learners share experiences with friends on instances where they were bullied
-Learners discuss what negative effect the bullying had on them
-Learners discuss why bullying is unacceptable
-Learners discuss the effects of bullying on individuals and families

How does bullying affect individuals and families?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 114
-Charts
-Digital resources

-Written assignments -Group discussions -Self-assessment

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Biblical teaching on relationships

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

-Discuss values needed to coexist peacefully at home, school and community
-Interpret Biblical teaching on harmonious relationships
-Value peaceful coexistence

-Learners read Bible texts: Matthew 5:11-12, Romans 12:18-20, 1 John 3:15, 1 Peter 3:8, Romans 14:19, Proverbs 22:10
-Learners discuss what they learn from the texts
-Learners identify values mentioned in the Bible texts
-Learners explain values that would help them live harmoniously

What Biblical values promote peaceful coexistence?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 115
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Written assignments -Oral presentations -Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Biblical teaching on relationships

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

-Discuss values needed to coexist peacefully at home, school and community
-Interpret Biblical teaching on harmonious relationships
-Value peaceful coexistence

-Learners read Bible texts: Matthew 5:11-12, Romans 12:18-20, 1 John 3:15, 1 Peter 3:8, Romans 14:19, Proverbs 22:10
-Learners discuss what they learn from the texts
-Learners identify values mentioned in the Bible texts
-Learners explain values that would help them live harmoniously

What Biblical values promote peaceful coexistence?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 115
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Written assignments -Oral presentations -Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Loving others

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

-Model the value of love in their interaction with others
-Apply the value of love in daily interactions
-Value loving others unconditionally

-Learners explain how to model the value of love in interactions with schoolmates
-Learners discuss why love is important when interacting with others
-Learners compose a song on 'love for others'
-Learners select a suitable tune and sing the song in class

How can you demonstrate love in your interactions with others?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 117
-Song lyrics
-Musical instruments

-Observation -Song composition -Group performance

Christian Living Today

Work: Talents and Abilities - Identifying talents

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

-Identify his/her God-given talents, gifts and abilities
-Discuss how to discover talents
-Value God-given talents

-Learners brainstorm on what they enjoy doing at home, school and in the community
-Learners read what Emma and Ruth say about their talents
-Learners share what they enjoy doing at home, school and in community
-Learners discuss how to identify God-given talents

How do you discover your talents, gifts and abilities?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 118
-Charts
-Pictures

-Oral presentations -Self-assessment -Observation

Christian Living Today

Work: Talents and Abilities - Nurturing talents

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

-Take part in different activities to nurture talents
-Showcase talents in various settings
-Value developing God-given abilities

-Learners study pictures and identify talents being showcased
-Learners showcase their talents, gifts or abilities through role play, music, art, etc.
-Learners read the story about John the artist
-Learners discuss activities they engage in to nurture talents

How can you nurture your talents, gifts and abilities?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 120
-Pictures
-Props for talent showcase

-Performance assessment -Observation -Self-assessment

Christian Living Today

Work: Talents and Abilities - Biblical teaching on talents

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

-Apply lessons learned from the parable of talents in day-to-day life
-Interpret the parable of talents
-Value using talents responsibly

-Learners read and recite James 1:17 and Romans 11:29
-Learners explain what God does to those He chooses to bless
-Learners read Matthew 25:14-30 on the parable of talents
-Learners discuss values and life skills from the parable

What lessons can we learn from the parable of talents?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 121
-Good News Bible
-Charts

-Written assignments -Oral presentations -Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Work: Talents and Abilities - Income generating activities

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

-Originate an income-generating enterprise to enhance financial literacy
-Discuss income-generating ideas
-Value entrepreneurship

-Learners discuss income-generating ideas they can invest in as young people
-Learners consider skills required, resources needed, time requirements, and practicability
-Learners write down ideas on charts
-Learners read about Grade 8 learners' project activities

How can you use your talents to generate income?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 124
-Charts
-Project materials

-Project assessment -Written assignments -Observation

Christian Living Today

Work: Talents and Abilities - Financial literacy

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

-Demonstrate accountability by saving money from the enterprise
-Start a project and keep records
-Value financial literacy

-Learners start a project at home or school
-Learners record income and expenses
-Learners report the performance monthly
-Learners discuss the importance of saving money

Why is it important to save money from an enterprise?

-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 126
-Record books
-Project materials

-Project assessment -Record keeping -Observation