CREATION

My purpose - Understanding talents and abilities

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

-Define talent and abilities
-Name different talents and abilities they possess
-Identify talents and abilities in others
-Appreciate God-given talents and abilities

Learners to:
-Brainstorm in small groups the talents they possess
-Study pictures of children with different talents and identify them
-List their own talents and abilities in exercise books
-Discuss how to use talents and abilities to fulfill God's purpose

What talents do you have?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Poems
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 1

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION

My purpose - Responsible use of talents
My purpose - Biblical teachings on talents
My purpose - Values for nurturing talents
Marriage and family - Understanding marriage

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

-Discuss how they use their talents and abilities
-Explain how talents and abilities can be used responsibly
-Demonstrate responsible use of talents and abilities
-Value responsible use of talents

Learners to:
-Read what Hannah and David have written about their talents
-Discuss how to use talents and abilities responsibly in different places (home, school, church, community)
-Share examples of using talents responsibly

How can you use your talents responsibly?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 2
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 3
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 9

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION

Marriage and family - Biblical teaching on marriage
Marriage and family - Family relationships
Marriage and family - Early marriages

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

-Read Genesis 2:21-24
-Explain why God created woman
-Describe Biblical teaching on marriage
-Value Biblical teaching on marriage

Learners in groups to:
-Read Genesis 2:21-24
-Discuss why God created woman
-Describe how God created woman
-Explain why God named man's companion "woman"
-Read Pastor Daniel's sermon on marriage and discuss Biblical teachings

Why is marriage an important institution?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 10
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 11
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 12

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION

God's Rest Leisure - Understanding leisure
God's Rest Leisure - Bible teaching on rest
God's Rest Leisure - Good use of leisure time
God's Rest Leisure - Values for leisure

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

-Define leisure
-Identify different forms of leisure
-Distinguish between active and passive leisure
-Appreciate leisure as God-given

Learners to:
-Discuss when they have free time and how they spend it
-Read statements about leisure and define the term
-Study pictures showing different forms of leisure
-Distinguish between active and passive leisure
-List leisure activities they participate in

What is leisure?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 17
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 18
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 19
-Oxford Growing in Christ CRE page 20

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

Creation

Accounts of Creation - The biblical accounts of creation
Accounts of Creation - Similarities and differences between the two biblical accounts of creation

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

- Describe the first biblical account of creation
- Explain the order of creation according to Genesis 1:1-31 and Genesis 2:1-4(a)
- Appreciate God as the creator of the universe

- Learners are guided to an open area to study and observe the school surroundings
- Learners observe God's creation and list what they observe
- Learners identify features of God's creation in their school surroundings
- Learners explain how they take care of the creation they have listed
- Learners in pairs draw a diagram and complete it by writing what God created on each day according to Genesis 1:1-31 and Genesis 2:1-4(a)
- Learners explain why human beings are a special creation of God according to Genesis 1:27

How is the first account of creation different from the second account?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 9
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 10
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 13
- Posters

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Accounts of Creation - Attributes of God from the biblical accounts of creation
Accounts of Creation - Importance of learning about the biblical accounts of creation

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

- Identify attributes of God from the biblical accounts of creation
- Explain the meaning of each attribute of God
- Appreciate God's attributes manifested in creation

- Learners in pairs complete a table showing descriptions of the attributes of God according to the accounts of creation in Genesis 1 and 2
- Learners identify other attributes of God from the first and second biblical accounts of creation
- Learners using digital devices search the internet to find out the attributes of God according to the first and second biblical accounts of creation
- Learners make a chart showing attributes of God from the first and second biblical accounts of creation
- Learners present their chart in class and discuss the meaning of each attribute

What do we learn about God from the biblical accounts of creation?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 15
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 17

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project work

Creation

Accounts of Creation - Taking care of God's creation
Responsibility over animals, fish and birds - The biblical teaching on responsibilities given to human beings over animals, fish and birds

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

- Identify ways of taking care of the environment
- Explain the importance of taking care of the environment
- Show responsibility in taking care of the environment

- Learners work in groups to brainstorm and choose one way of taking care of the environment
- Learners draw a table showing what role each group member will play in taking care of the environment
- Learners carry out the activity of taking care of the environment
- Learners discuss the importance of taking care of the environment
- Learners discuss how the activity helped them in taking care of God's creation

Why should we take care of God's creation?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 19
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Cleaning materials
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 21
- Pictures

- Observation - Project work - Portfolio

Creation

Responsibility over animals, fish and birds - Ways in which we protect animals, fish and birds

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

- Explain why we should take care of animals, fish and birds
- Describe ways in which people show responsibility towards animals, fish and birds
- Desire to be responsible in caring for animals, fish and birds

- Learners read what Janet, Faith, and John are saying about being responsible
- Learners explain why Janet, Faith, and John are living responsible lives
- Learners discuss how they take care of animals in their immediate environment as a show of responsibility
- Learners read what Mary, David, and Zuri are saying about the importance of animals, fish, and birds
- Learners list God's creation that provides them with meat, milk, labor, and companionship
- Learners list animals and birds reared in homes and explain their importance

Why should you protect animals, fish and birds?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 22
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over animals, fish and birds - Ways in which we protect animals, fish and birds

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

- Identify ways in which people protect animals, fish and birds
- Discuss the importance of protecting animals, fish and birds
- Show responsibility in protecting animals, fish and birds

- Learners study pictures showing ways of protecting animals, fish and birds
- Learners identify ways in which the people in the pictures are protecting animals, fish and birds
- Learners explain why the activities in the pictures are important
- Learners discuss other ways in which they can protect animals, fish and birds
- Learners identify an animal, fish or bird that is reared at home or at school
- Learners explain strategies they can use to protect and care for the animal, fish or bird

How can we reduce conflicts between human beings and wild animals?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 24
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 26
- Manila papers
- Colored pencils

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Creation

Responsibility over animals, fish and birds - Practising good stewardship by taking care of animals, fish and birds

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

- Explain the meaning of good stewardship
- Identify ways of being good stewards of God's creation
- Value the importance of good stewardship

- Learners read what Joy and Joel are saying about the importance of good stewardship of God's creation
- Learners explain how Joy and Joel are good stewards of God's creation
- Learners discuss the importance of good stewardship of God's creation
- Learners design posters with short messages on the importance of good stewardship
- Learners use the posters to sensitize the school community on the importance of good stewardship
- Learners write a pledge committing to take care of domestic animals in their immediate environment

What is the importance of good stewardship?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 27
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Manila papers
- Colored pencils
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 28
- Manila papers

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Project work

Creation

Responsibility over plants - Responsibilities given to human beings over plants
Responsibility over plants - The biblical teaching on caring for plants to conserve the environment

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

- Identify different types of plants
- Explain the importance of plants
- Appreciate plants as God's creation

- Learners study the plants shown in pictures and identify them by name
- Learners list the types of plants found in their locality
- Learners explain how the plants they have listed are important to their family
- Learners discuss how they take care of plants in their locality
- Learners take a walk around the school compound
- Learners observe plants found in the school compound and identify them by name
- Learners draw some of the plants they have observed on a chart
- Learners display their chart in the classroom

Why should you take care of plants?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 31
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures of plants
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project work

Creation

Responsibility over plants - The biblical teaching on caring for plants to conserve the environment
Responsibility over plants - Ways in which the responsible use of plants contributes to economic growth

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

- Identify how people apply the biblical teaching on the care for plants
- Explain how caring for plants contributes to environmental conservation
- Show commitment to caring for plants

- Learners study pictures showing people taking care of plants
- Learners identify how the people in the pictures are applying the biblical teaching on the care for plants
- Learners explain how each activity shown in the pictures contributes to environmental conservation
- Learners discuss how they maintain a healthy ecosystem in their locality
- Learners explain the importance of maintaining a healthy ecosystem
- Learners read what Imani and Pendo are saying about taking care of plants
- Learners explain how Imani and Pendo take care of plants

Why is it important to maintain a healthy ecosystem?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 34
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 36

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over plants - Ways in which the responsible use of plants contributes to economic growth

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

- Identify responsible ways of using plants
- Explain how each responsible use of plants leads to economic growth
- Value the economic benefits of plants

- Learners read a conversation between Grade Seven learners of Salama Junior Secondary School and Mr. Shauri, an environmentalist
- Learners identify the responsible ways in which plants mentioned in the conversation are used
- Learners explain how each responsible use of plants leads to economic growth
- Learners discuss other ways of using plants responsibly and how they lead to economic growth
- Learners read posters on the economic importance of plants
- Learners explain the economic importance of plants according to the posters
- Learners discuss other ways in which plants benefit people economically

What are the economic benefits of plants?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 39
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Manila papers

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project work

Creation

Use and misuse of natural resources - Ways in which human beings use natural resources
Use and misuse of natural resources - Ways in which human beings misuse natural resources

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

- Identify natural resources that God created
- Explain how natural resources are used
- Value natural resources as God's creation

- Learners study pictures showing natural and man-made resources
- Learners identify the pictures that show natural resources
- Learners explain how each natural resource identified is important to human beings
- Learners identify natural resources found in their county
- Learners name other natural resources found in their county
- Learners study pictures showing uses of different natural resources
- Learners discuss how each natural resource in the pictures is used
- Learners complete a table showing natural resources found in their environment and how they are used

Why should we conserve the environment?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 42
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 44

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Use and misuse of natural resources - Effects of misusing natural resources
Use and misuse of natural resources - Biblical teachings on good use of God's creation

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

- Identify effects of misusing natural resources
- Discuss how misuse of natural resources affects communities
- Show concern for the effects of misusing natural resources

- Learners read stories about two villages - Salama and Makutano
- Learners identify natural resources found in each village
- Learners discuss how the natural resources in each village have been misused
- Learners explain the effects of misusing natural resources on the people of each village
- Learners discuss the effects of people misusing natural resources in their community
- Learners debate on the motion: "There are many harmful effects of destroying the environment"
- Learners write a short paragraph giving their opinion on the issue after the debate

What are the effects of misusing natural resources?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 46
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 47
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Debate

Creation
The Bible
The Bible

Use and misuse of natural resources - Conserving the environment
Functions of the Bible - Importance of the Bible in society today
Functions of the Bible - Importance of the Bible in society today

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

- Explain what conservation of natural resources means
- Identify ways of conserving natural resources
- Show commitment to conserving natural resources

- Learners read a poster made by Jonah and Dorcas about conserving natural resources
- Learners discuss what Jonah and Dorcas have written about planting trees when one is cut
- Learners discuss what Jonah and Dorcas have written about punishing people who kill wild animals
- Learners discuss what Jonah and Dorcas have written about keeping water resources clean
- Learners discuss what Jonah and Dorcas have written about not wasting water
- Learners discuss what Jonah and Dorcas have written about using minerals wisely
- Learners discuss what Jonah and Dorcas have written about taking care of soil
- Learners make a poster on ways in which natural resources can be conserved

How can we conserve natural resources?

- Oxford Alive CRE Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 48
- The Holy Bible
- Charts
- Manila papers
- Colored pencils
- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 52
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 53
- Digital devices
- Projector

- Oral questions - Project work - Observation

The Bible

Functions of the Bible - The role of the Bible for holistic growth
Functions of the Bible - Ways in which God's Word inspires different services among Christians

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

- Explain how the Bible promotes spiritual and moral growth
- Demonstrate how to apply Biblical teachings in daily life
- Appreciate the role of the Bible in personal development

- Discuss in groups how the Bible promotes spiritual and moral growth of a person
- Read Psalm 119:105 and discuss how it guides their spiritual life
- Write reflection on how reading the Bible has influenced their spiritual growth

How does the Bible contribute to a person's spiritual growth?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 57
- Charts
- Pictures and photographs
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 58
- Digital Course Books
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 59
- Pictures showing Christians serving

- Written assignments - Observation - Questions and answers - Journal

The Bible

Functions of the Bible - Ways in which God's Word inspires different services among Christians
Divisions of the Bible - The two divisions of the Bible
Divisions of the Bible - The two divisions of the Bible
Divisions of the Bible - The classification of the books of the Old Testament

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

- Analyze how Biblical teachings inspire Christians to serve in different capacities
- Participate in different services in the local community
- Appreciate the importance of serving others

- Participate in different services in their local community and write a journal
- Compose a song about the Bible
- Read Ephesians 2:10 and discuss how it relates to Christian service

How can you apply what you learn from the Bible to serve others?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 60
- Resource person
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 63
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 64
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 65

- Project work - Observation - Journal - Peer assessment

The Bible

Divisions of the Bible - The classification of the books of the New Testament
Divisions of the Bible - Appreciation of the Bible for reflective learning

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

- Outline the four major categories of books in the New Testament
- Group books of the New Testament according to their categories
- Value the diversity of the New Testament books

- In pairs, outline the four major categories of books in the New Testament
- Group books of the New Testament according to their categories
- Design a bookmark showing the books of the Bible and place it in their Bible

How are books in the New Testament classified?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 66
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 67
- Journal

- Observation - Written assignments - Peer assessment - Project

The Bible

Divisions of the Bible - Appreciation of the Bible for reflective learning and living

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

- Discuss how Biblical teachings can be applied in daily life
- Apply Biblical principles in making decisions
- Show willingness to live by Biblical principles

- Share experiences of how they have applied Biblical teachings in their lives
- Role play on applying Biblical principles in various situations
- Create personal goals based on Biblical principles

How can you apply Biblical teachings in your daily life?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 68
- Charts
- Journals

- Observation - Peer assessment - Journal - Role play

The Bible

Bible Translations - Bible translations used in Kenya today

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

- Identify different Bible translations used in Kenya today
- Explain the characteristics of different Bible translations
- Appreciate the availability of different Bible translations

- In groups, list translations/versions of the Bible that they know
- Use digital devices to search on the different translations/versions of the Bible
- Compare different versions of the same Bible passage

Why are there different translations of the Bible?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 73
- Different Bible versions
- Digital devices
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 74
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Check lists

The Bible

Bible Translations - Reasons for translation of Bible into local languages

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

- Explain why the Bible was translated into local languages
- Discuss the importance of having the Bible in local languages
- Appreciate efforts made to translate the Bible into local languages

- In groups discuss reasons that led to the translation of the Bible to local languages
- Read the newspaper excerpt about Dr. Ludwig Krapf and discuss his contribution
- Write a summary of reasons for Bible translation into local languages

Why is it important to translate the Bible into different languages?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 76
- Charts
- Resource person
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 77

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Group discussions

The Bible

Bible Translations - Social and economic effects of translation of the Bible into local languages

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

- Identify social effects of Bible translation into local languages
- Explain how Bible translation has influenced local cultures
- Appreciate the social impact of Bible translation

- Brainstorm on how people have benefited from the different Bible translations
- Read the story about the people of Bweza and discuss the social effects
- Create a chart showing social effects of Bible translation

How has Bible translation affected communities socially?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 78
- Charts
- Resource person
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 79

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - Ways in which God prepared Moses for leadership

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

- Describe the early life of Moses
- Explain how the events in Moses' early life prepared him for leadership
- Appreciate God's plan in preparing individuals for leadership

- Discuss in groups characteristics of a good leader
- Narrate to classmates the story of the birth of Moses and his call to serve God
- Read Exodus 2:1-15 and identify how God prepared Moses for leadership

Why was leadership in Israel important?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 83
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 84

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Group discussions

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - The roles played by Moses during the Exodus

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

- Identify the roles played by Moses during the Exodus
- Explain how Moses led the Israelites through the Red Sea
- Appreciate the challenges of leadership

- Read Exodus 14:10-16, Exodus 14:21 in turns
- Discuss the roles played by Moses during the crossing of the Red Sea
- Create flash cards with different roles played by Moses during the Exodus

What roles did Moses play as a leader of the Israelites?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 85
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - The roles played by Moses during the Exodus
Leadership in Israel: Moses - The leadership qualities of Moses that Christians can emulate

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

- Describe how Moses provided for the needs of the Israelites
- Explain how Moses resolved conflicts among the Israelites
- Show willingness to take up leadership roles

- Read Exodus 15:22-25, Exodus 18:5-10, Exodus 18:13-26, Deuteronomy 4:1-6
- Discuss the leadership roles that Moses played during the journey through the wilderness
- Role play how Moses delegated responsibilities to leaders of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens

How did Moses solve problems faced by the Israelites?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 86
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 87

- Oral questions - Role play - Observation - Project

The Bible
The Early Life of Jesus Christ
The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Leadership in Israel: Moses - The leadership qualities of Moses that Christians can emulate
Prophecies about the Messiah - Old Testament prophecies
Prophecies about the Messiah - Old Testament prophecies

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

- Explain how Christians can emulate Moses' leadership qualities
- Apply leadership qualities in daily interactions
- Value the importance of good leadership

- Discuss how the leadership qualities of Moses can be applied in their daily lives
- Debate on the advantages of choosing good leaders in society today
- Write a journal on how to be a good leader in the school, church, and the community

How can you apply Moses' leadership qualities in your life?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 89
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 92
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 93

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Journal

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Prophecies about the Messiah - Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies
Prophecies about the Messiah - The annunciation and birth of John the Baptist
Prophecies about the Messiah - The birth of John the Baptist
Prophecies about the Messiah - How the birth of John the Baptist relates to the coming of Jesus Christ

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

- Describe how Jesus' birth fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies
- Match the prophecies with their fulfillment in Jesus
- Value the fulfillment of God's promises

- Watch a video clip on prophecies about the Messiah
- Conduct an online/library search on the prophecies about the Messiah and present the points in class
- In turns read Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-32 and summarize how Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies

How did Jesus fulfill the Old Testament prophecies?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 95
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 96
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 98
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 99

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - Events during the annunciation of the birth of Jesus
The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - Events during the birth of Jesus
The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - The dedication of Jesus Christ in the Temple

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

- Describe the appearance of Angel Gabriel to Mary
- Explain the message the angel brought to Mary
- Appreciate Mary's obedience and faith

- In turns read Luke 1:26-38
- In pairs list the events that took place during the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ
- Make a presentation on the annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Christ using PowerPoint slides or charts

Why do Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 106
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 107
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 109
- Charts
- Pictures

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - The dedication of Jesus Christ in the Temple
The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - Jesus in the Temple with elders

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

- Explain the roles played by Simeon and Anna during Jesus' dedication
- Discuss Simeon's prophecy about Jesus
- Value the role of elderly people of faith

- Discuss what Simeon said about Jesus
- Describe Prophet Anna according to the Bible story
- Compare the dedication of Jesus in the Temple with dedication ceremonies in churches today

What did Simeon and Anna reveal about Jesus?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 110
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 111
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Early Life of Jesus Christ
The Church
The Church

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - Values Christians learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ
Selected Forms of Worship - Biblical teachings on selected forms of worship
Selected Forms of Worship - Biblical teachings on selected forms of worship

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

- Identify values that Christians learn from Jesus' birth and childhood
- Explain how these values can be applied in daily life
- Desire to practice the values learnt

- In pairs write on flash cards values which Christians learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ
- Match events from Jesus' birth and childhood with values they teach
- Discuss how the values identified can help in life

How can you apply values from Jesus' childhood in your life?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 112
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 116
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 117
- Pictures of musical instruments

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Self-assessment

The Church

Selected Forms of Worship - Importance of prayer and fasting
Selected Forms of Worship - Ways in which we practice the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting

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

- Explain the meaning of prayer and fasting
- Discuss the importance of prayer in a Christian's life
- Value prayer as a way of communicating with God

- Brainstorm, in groups, why prayer is an important form of worship
- Use a digital device or a poster to summarize points on the importance of prayer
- In groups read Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and write lessons learnt

Why is prayer important to Christians?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 118
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 119
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 120
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Group discussions

The Church

Selected Forms of Worship - Ways in which we practice the teachings of Jesus Christ on prayer and fasting
Role of the Church in Education and Health - Contribution of the Church towards education in Kenya
Role of the Church in Education and Health - Contribution of the Church towards health in Kenya
Role of the Church in Education and Health - Barriers to effective Church mission work in education and health
Role of the Church in Education and Health - Barriers to effective Church mission work in education and health

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

- Describe Jesus' teachings on fasting
- Explain how to apply Jesus' teachings on fasting
- Value the spiritual discipline of fasting

- In pairs read Matthew 6:16-18 and discuss how one should behave when fasting
- Discuss the situations when Christians fast and pray
- Debate on the motion "We were created to worship God"

How should Christians fast according to Jesus' teachings?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 121
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 124
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 125
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 126
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 127
- Resource persons

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Debate