Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Challenges faced by people

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

- Identify different sicknesses and challenges that face human beings
- Discuss how people involve God when they face challenges
- Show interest in learning about God's power to heal

- Brainstorm on different sicknesses/challenges that face them
- Discuss how they involve God when faced with challenges
- Share personal experiences of challenges faced

What are some of the sicknesses or challenges that you face in your life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 44
- Charts showing different challenges
- Pictures of people with various challenges

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus - The healing miracle
Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Demonstrating faith

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

- Read and understand the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Narrate the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Explain what Bartimaeus asked from Jesus

- In groups read Mark 10:46-52 and make notes
- Answer questions about the healing
- Narrate the healing of blind Bartimaeus

Who was Bartimaeus and what did he ask from Jesus?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 44
- Good News Bible
- Charts showing the story
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Story narration

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Lessons from the healing
Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Trusting God in challenges

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

- Discuss lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Identify how the lessons apply to daily life
- Show appreciation for God's healing power

- Discuss lessons learnt from the healing and share findings with the class
- Use digital devices to search for lessons
- Write down points on charts

What lessons can we learn from the healing of blind Bartimaeus?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 46
- Digital devices
- Charts and markers
- Reference materials
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 47
- Personal testimonies
- Prayer journals
- Inspirational materials

- Group presentations - Written assignments - Peer assessment

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Appreciating God's healing power
Calming the storm - Understanding storms and challenges
Calming the storm - The miracle of calming the storm

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

- Write prayers for healing
- Visit and pray for sick people
- Appreciate the healing power of God in daily life

- Write a prayer on healing and recite it in class
- Visit people who are sick/have challenges within the school
- Encourage and pray for those facing difficulties

How can you appreciate God's healing power in your daily life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 48
- Prayer books
- Sick bay facilities
- Encouragement materials
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 50
- Pictures of storms
- Real life examples
- Charts
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 51
- Good News Bible
- Video resources
- Charts showing the story

- Prayer composition - Practical activities - Observation of visits

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - Jesus' power over nature

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

- Explain what shows that Jesus had power over nature
- Describe the reaction of the disciples
- Appreciate Jesus' divine power

- Discuss what shows Jesus had power over nature
- Analyze the disciples' reaction during and after the storm
- Reflect on Jesus' divine power

What shows that Jesus had power over nature?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 52
- Good News Bible
- Pictures of Jesus calming storm
- Reference materials

- Oral questions - Written tests - Reflection activities

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - Lessons from the miracle

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm
- Explain how Christians should depend on God
- Apply lessons to overcome challenges in daily life

- In groups outline lessons learnt from the miracle and make notes
- Discuss how Christians should have courage during difficult times
- Brainstorm on other lessons from the story

What lessons can Christians learn from the calming of the storm?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 53
- Charts for group work
- Digital devices
- Reference books

- Group presentations - Written notes - Peer assessment

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - Applying lessons to daily challenges
Calming the storm - Depending on God daily

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

- Identify challenges faced in daily life
- Apply lessons learnt to overcome personal challenges
- Show desire to depend on God when faced with difficulties

- Choose a challenging situation affecting young people and role-play it
- Apply lessons learnt to overcome challenges in daily life
- Complete table on applying lessons to daily life

How can you apply lessons from calming the storm to overcome challenges in your daily life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 54
- Role-play materials
- Tables for completion
- Real life scenarios
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 55
- Song books
- Journal writing materials
- Good News Bible

- Role-play presentations - Table completion - Self-reflection

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Understanding paralysis

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

- Explain the meaning of paralysis
- Identify causes of paralysis
- Show empathy for people with paralysis

- Brainstorm on the meaning of the word paralysis
- Discuss causes and effects of paralysis
- Share experiences related to paralysis

What is the meaning of paralysis and what can cause it?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 56
- Medical charts
- Pictures showing paralysis
- Reference materials

- Brainstorming sessions - Oral questions - Empathy exercises

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - The healing miracle

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

- Read and understand the healing of the paralytic
- Narrate the story of healing the paralytic
- Identify the faith demonstrated by the paralytic and his friends

- Read and discuss Luke 5:17-26
- Make presentation using charts/posters or PowerPoint slides
- Watch a video on the healing of the paralytic

How did the paralytic man and his friends demonstrate faith?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 57
- Good News Bible
- PowerPoint facilities
- Video resources

- Written assignments - Presentations - Video analysis

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Jesus' response to faith

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

- Explain what Jesus told the paralytic when He saw his faith
- Describe the immediate healing that occurred
- Appreciate the connection between faith and healing

- Discuss what Jesus told the paralytic about forgiveness
- Analyze the immediate healing that took place
- Reflect on the relationship between faith and God's response

What did Jesus tell the paralytic when He saw his faith?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 58
- Good News Bible
- Charts showing the dialogue
- Faith testimonies

- Oral questions - Written analysis - Reflection activities

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Lessons from the healing

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic
- Explain the importance of faith in receiving divine healing
- Apply lessons about having faith when facing challenges

- In groups discuss lessons learnt from the healing
- Analyze the importance of faith in healing
- Share how to apply faith in difficult situations

What lessons can we learn from the healing of the paralytic?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 59
- Group discussion materials
- Charts for lessons
- Faith-building resources

- Group discussions - Lesson outlining - Peer sharing

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Opposition from Pharisees
Healing of the paralytic - Having faith in challenges

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

- Explain what the Pharisees accused Jesus of
- Define the meaning of blasphemy
- Analyze why the Pharisees opposed Jesus' healing ministry

- Buzz on the meaning of the word blasphemy
- Brainstorm on reasons why Pharisees accused Jesus of blasphemy
- Discuss the Pharisees' reaction to the healing

Why did the Pharisees accuse Jesus Christ of blasphemy?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 60
- Dictionary resources
- Charts on Pharisees
- Historical context materials
- Personal testimony materials
- Prayer journals
- Faith-building exercises

- Buzz sessions - Written definitions - Analysis activities

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Appreciating God's power over sickness

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

- Write personal reflection journals on God's answered prayers
- Meditate on Isaiah 53:4-5 about healing
- Appreciate God's power over sickness and disease

- Write a personal reflection journal on occasions when God answered prayers
- Read, write on flashcard and meditate on Isaiah 53:4-5
- Reflect on God's power over all diseases

How can you appreciate God's power over sickness and diseases?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 61
- Journal writing materials
- Flashcards
- Good News Bible

- Journal assessment - Meditation activities - Reflection exercises

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Demonstrating faith through action

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

- Demonstrate practical ways of showing faith
- Help others who are facing health challenges
- Show commitment to trusting God in all circumstances

- Plan practical ways to help others with health challenges
- Demonstrate faith through caring actions
- Commit to trusting God in all life situations

How can you demonstrate your faith through practical actions?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 61
- Action planning materials
- Community service resources
- Commitment cards

- Practical demonstrations - Action plans - Commitment assessment

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Importance of prayer in daily life

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

- Identify the importance of prayer in family life
- Explain how prayer helps in overcoming challenges
- Show appreciation for the role of prayer in daily life

- Read the story of Maria's family and their prayer life
- Discuss the importance of prayer when facing difficulties
- Share how prayer has helped in their own lives

Why should you pray every day?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 62
- Stories of prayerful families
- Personal testimonies
- Charts on prayer benefits

- Story analysis - Oral questions - Personal sharing

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Forms and ways of prayer

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

- Identify different forms of prayer
- Explain thanksgiving, intercessory, petition and dedication prayers
- Demonstrate different ways of praying to God

- Learn about different forms of prayer (thanksgiving, intercessory, petition, dedication)
- Share how Nkaiseri and Moraa pray to God
- Practice different postures and methods of prayer

How do you pray to God in your daily life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 63
- Prayer charts
- Examples of different prayers
- Prayer posture illustrations

- Prayer demonstrations - Written assignments - Observation of prayer methods

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Having faith when praying

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

- Explain the meaning of faith
- Discuss the importance of having faith when praying
- Apply faith when making requests to God

- Brainstorm on the meaning of the term 'faith'
- Read Mark 11:22-24 and discuss believing without doubt
- Share experiences of answered prayers through faith

Why should you have faith when praying to God?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 64
- Good News Bible
- Faith testimonies
- Charts on faith and prayer

- Bible reading - Faith discussions - Testimony sharing

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Praying for friends and enemies
Teaching on prayer - Proper ways of praying

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

- Explain Jesus' teaching about praying for enemies
- Demonstrate love by praying for all people
- Show understanding of God's love for both good and bad people

- Read Matthew 5:44-45 about praying for enemies
- Discuss how God treats both good and bad people
- Make flashcards on praying for friends and enemies

How should we treat our enemies and those who persecute us?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 65
- Good News Bible
- Flashcards
- Examples of praying for enemies
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 66
- Charts on proper prayer attitudes
- Digital presentation materials

- Bible text analysis - Flashcard creation - Prayer demonstrations

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Applying lessons on prayer

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

- Apply lessons learnt about prayer in daily life
- Journal daily prayer experiences
- Demonstrate desire to have faith whenever they pray

- Apply lessons learnt on prayer by praying to God always
- Journal daily prayer life experiences
- Teach siblings how to pray at home

How do you apply the lessons that you have learnt on prayer?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 67
- Prayer journals
- Home prayer guides
- Application examples

- Journal assessment - Practical application - Home prayer reports

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - God's love for the lost

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

- Describe God's love for sinners and the lost
- Explain the joy when lost items or people are found
- Show understanding of God's caring nature

- Read the story of Sarah and Joy getting lost in the market
- Discuss what happens when something valuable is lost
- Share experiences of finding lost items

What was Sarah's reaction when she found Joy?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 69
- Stories about lost and found
- Personal experiences
- Pictures of searching

- Story analysis - Experience sharing - Oral questions

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - The parable of the lost sheep

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

- Read and understand the parable of the lost sheep
- Narrate the parable of the lost sheep
- Explain the shepherd's response to losing one sheep

- Read Luke 15:1-7 and make notes on the parable
- Describe God's love for the lost
- Role-play the parable of the lost sheep

How many sheep did the shepherd have and what happened to one of them?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 69
- Good News Bible
- Role-play materials
- Charts showing the parable

- Bible reading - Story narration - Role-play assessment

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Lessons from the parable

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

- Analyze God's love for sinners as outlined in the parable
- Outline lessons learnt from the parable
- Explain how the parable shows God's character

- In groups outline lessons learnt from the parable of the lost sheep
- Analyze how the parable demonstrates God's love
- Discuss the shepherd's joy at finding the lost sheep

What have you learnt from the parable of the lost sheep?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 70
- Group discussion materials
- Lesson charts
- Analysis guides

- Group discussions - Lesson presentations - Analysis activities

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Reaching out to the lost

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

- Identify who are the lost in society
- Take part in reaching out to the lost through mission work
- Plan ways to show God's love to others

- Brainstorm on how to reach out to sinners
- Plan class visits to less fortunate people
- Discuss ways to evangelize to the lost

How can you reach out to sinners and evangelize to them?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 71
- Mission work materials
- Community service plans
- Evangelism guides

- Mission planning - Community service - Evangelism discussions

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Exemplifying God's love
The lost sheep - Serving all people with love

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

- Take part in visiting the less fortunate
- Share the love of Christ through practical actions
- Demonstrate God's love by serving all people

- Organize visits to children's homes or less fortunate
- Give items such as clothes, shoes, toys and books
- Share God's love through singing, dancing and praying

How do you show love for the lost as a Christian?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 71
- Items for donation
- Transportation for visits
- Songs and prayer materials
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 72
- Song composition materials
- Musical instruments
- Relationship guides

- Practical service - Love demonstrations - Visit reports

The Church

The Holy Spirit - The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost

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

- Explain the meaning of the Day of Pentecost
- Describe what happened on the Day of Pentecost
- Show appreciation for the Holy Spirit's role in Christian life

- In pairs, brainstorm the meaning of the term 'The Day of Pentecost'
- Sing the song "Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire fall on me"
- Share what they know about the Day of Pentecost
- Read and brainstorm what Mambo and Monica are saying about the Day of Pentecost

How does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost inspire your faith in God?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 74
- Good News Bible
- Audio-visual resources
- Charts/posters
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 75
- Good News Bible (Acts 2:1-11)
- Digital resources
- Charts/flashcards

- Oral questions - Observation - Group discussions

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Ways in which Christians exemplify the fruit of the Holy Spirit

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

- Identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23
- List the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit
- Desire to practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit in daily life

- Read Galatians 5:22-23 and identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Count how many fruits of the Holy Spirit there are
- Read the fruits of the Holy Spirit and identify which ones they practice
- Write the fruit of the Holy Spirit on flashcards

Which fruits of the Holy Spirit do you practice in your daily life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 77
- Good News Bible (Galatians 5:22-23)
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 78
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Flashcard activities - Self-assessment

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Take part in church activities to demonstrate responsibility
Acts of Compassion - Christians' responsibility in helping the needy

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

- Identify church activities young people can participate in
- List mission activities they are involved in
- Show willingness to take responsibility in church activities

- Study a picture showing young people in church activities
- Identify what young people are doing in the picture
- List activities they do in their church
- Outline mission activities they are involved in
- Discuss examples of how to demonstrate fruit of love in mission work

What church activities can you participate in to demonstrate responsibility?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 79
- Pictures/photographs
- Charts
- Audio-visual resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 80
- Case studies
- Pictures
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 81
- Good News Bible
- Charts/posters

- Observation - Oral questions - Checklists - Authentic tasks

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Christians' responsibility in helping the needy
Acts of Compassion - Take part in a community service activity in the school neighbourhood

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

- Share experiences of helping the needy
- Identify acts of compassion from pictures
- Analyze biblical teachings on helping the needy

- Share experiences on occasions they helped the needy
- Study pictures of people showing acts of compassion
- Make a collage and display in class
- Brainstorm on other ways Christians care and help the needy in society
- Identify acts of compassion being displayed in pictures

How have you personally helped someone in need?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 82
- Pictures/photographs
- Magazines/newspapers
- Charts/posters
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 83
- Good News Bible
- Charts
- Audio-visual resources

- Checklists - Journals - Project work - Authentic tasks

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Take part in a community service activity in the school neighbourhood

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

- Organize and participate in a community service activity
- Write a detailed report of community service visit
- Demonstrate Christ's teaching by helping those in need

- Read the story about visiting Upendo Children's Home
- Identify needy people in class, school or community
- As a class, organize a visit to the needy people in society
- Write a detailed report of visitation including activities done and lessons learnt
- Present report in hard copy or PowerPoint presentation

How can you practice Christ's teaching by helping those in need?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 84
- Digital resources
- PowerPoint
- Notebooks

- Project work - Reports - Presentations - Authentic tasks - Anecdotal records

Christian Living Today

Family Relationships - Roles of different members of a family

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

- Outline roles of different family members
- Identify responsibilities of parents, children and other family members
- Appreciate the importance of sharing roles amongst family members

- In groups brainstorm on the responsibilities of parents/guardians, children and other members of the family
- Study pictures showing family members performing different roles
- Outline responsibilities of parents, children and other family members
- Discuss why it is important to share roles amongst family members

How should family members relate with each other?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 86
- Pictures/photographs
- Charts/flashcards
- Good News Bible

- Question and answers - Rating scales - Journals - Checklists

Christian Living Today

Family Relationships - Healthy family relationships and causes of conflicts

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

- Identify practices of healthy family relationships
- Identify causes of conflicts in families today
- Examine Christian teachings on healthy family relationships from Bible texts

- In groups discuss practices of a healthy family
- Debate on the causes of conflicts in families today
- Read the story of Fundi's family and identify causes of conflicts
- Read and discuss Ephesians 6:1-4, Exodus 20:12, Colossians 3:20
- Discuss solutions to family conflicts

What are the main causes of conflicts in families today and how can they be resolved?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 88
- Good News Bible
- Case studies
- Charts/posters

- Authentic tasks - Group discussions - Written assignments - Oral questions

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Forms of sexual abuse and how to avoid them
Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Reporting sexual abuse and understanding defilement

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

- Define the term sexual abuse
- Identify forms of sexual abuse
- Explain how to avoid different forms of sexual abuse

- Read the story of Sarah and Rose at the market
- Discuss the meaning of the term 'sexual abuse'
- Study a PowerPoint presentation showing different forms of sexual abuse and how to avoid them
- Identify places that should be avoided to stay away from sexual abuse

Why is it important to learn about sexual abuse and how to avoid it?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 93
- PowerPoint slides
- Charts/posters
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 95
- Guest speakers
- Audio-visual resources

- Self-assessment - Peer assessments - Journals - Portfolio

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls

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

- Evaluate causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls today
- Identify factors that contribute to teenage pregnancies
- Show concern for preventing early pregnancies

- In pairs discuss causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls in society today
- Write points on charts and display in class
- Read what Willy and Dorcas wrote about causes of early pregnancies
- Identify other causes of early pregnancies in society today

What are the main causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls in society today?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 96
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Newspapers/magazines

- Peer assessments - Group discussions - Written presentations - Charts display

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour

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

- Define irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Identify forms of irresponsible sexual behaviour among young people
- Examine the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour

- Brainstorm on the meaning of irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Discuss forms of irresponsible sexual behaviour among young people
- Read about different forms like rape, incest, bestiality, pornography, fornication
- Discuss consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour

What are the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 97
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Audio-visual resources

- Written assignments - Case studies - Group presentations - Portfolio

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Values and life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour

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

- Read and reflect on Bible texts about sexual purity
- Discuss values and life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Choose to live responsibly as guided by the word of God

- Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
- Write Bible texts on flashcards and outline lessons learnt
- Identify values needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Discuss life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Create sensitisation messages on importance of responsible behaviour

How can you apply biblical teachings to live responsibly as a youth?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 99
- Good News Bible
- Flashcards
- Charts/posters

- Anecdotal records - Authentic tasks - Journals - Debates

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Choosing to live responsibly as guided by the word of God

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

- Apply life skills to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Demonstrate assertiveness in saying no to irresponsible behaviour
- Appreciate their body as the temple of the Holy Spirit

- Debate on the topic 'Overcoming peer pressure as a youth'
- Read and reflect on 1 Peter 2:11
- Match life skills with correct descriptions
- Practice assertiveness, self-control, self-awareness and critical thinking
- Write summary report on lessons learnt from debate

How can you use life skills to overcome peer pressure and live responsibly?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 101
- Good News Bible
- Exercise books
- Charts

- Debate participation - Self-reflection - Written reports - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Meaning of sacredness of life as guided by the Bible

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

- Explain the meaning of sacredness of life according to the Bible
- Understand that God is the only source of life
- Appreciate the inherent dignity and worth of human life

- Brainstorm on the meaning of sacredness of life
- Explain why human life is sacred
- Read Genesis 2:7 about how God created human life
- Discuss that life comes from God and is holy and precious

Why is it important to uphold sacredness of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 103
- Good News Bible
- Charts/posters
- Pictures/photographs

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Observation - Portfolio

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - How the right to life is violated today
Sacredness of Life - Causes of suicide in society today

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

- Discuss how the right to life is violated today
- Read and analyze Bible texts about the sanctity of life
- Explain why killing is morally wrong

- Read Bible texts: Genesis 4:10-11, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 35:11-12
- Identify lessons learnt from the Bible texts
- Discuss why God punished Cain
- Explain why killing is morally wrong
- Discuss consequences of murder to families and communities

How does the Bible teach us about the sanctity of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 104
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Case studies
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 106
- Charts/posters
- Audio-visual resources

- Anecdotal records - Bible reading - Group discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Causes of abortion among youth today

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

- Define abortion and understand it's illegal in Kenya
- Examine causes of abortion among the youth today
- Understand that human life begins at conception

- Define abortion as deliberate removal of unborn child from mother's womb
- Understand that laws of Kenya forbid abortion
- Read newspaper extract about causes of abortion among youth
- Identify causes like fear of dropping out of school, financial inability, societal shame

What are the main causes of abortion among youth today?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 107
- Newspapers/magazines
- Charts/posters
- Legal documents

- Written presentations - Case studies - Group discussions - Research activities

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Biblical teachings on the value of life and consequences of violating right to life
Sacredness of Life - Values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life

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

- Read and analyze Bible texts about the value of life
- Understand that children are gifts from God
- Analyze consequences of violating the right to life through abortion

- Debate on the topic 'abortion is a sin'
- Read Bible texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 139:13-15, Proverbs 6:16-17
- Write lessons learnt from each Bible text
- Understand that God chose us before giving us life
- Discuss consequences of abortion to individuals and families

What does the Bible teach us about the value of unborn life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 108
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Exercise books
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 109
- Charts/posters
- Stories/case studies
- Poems

- Debate participation - Bible study - Written reflections - Group discussions