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
- Examples of different prayers
- Prayer posture illustrations

- Prayer demonstrations - Written assignments - Observation of prayer methods

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
- 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

- Bible reading - Faith discussions - Testimony sharing

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Praying for friends and enemies

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
- Examples of praying for enemies

- Bible text analysis - Flashcard creation - Prayer demonstrations

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Proper ways of praying

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

- Identify warnings against hypocrisy in prayer
- Explain how Christians should pray according to Jesus
- Apply proper attitudes and methods in prayer

- Read Matthew 6:5-8 about avoiding hypocrisy in prayer
- Discuss praying in private versus public show
- Outline main teachings from the Bible verse

How should we pray according to the Bible text?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 66
- Good News Bible

- Bible text analysis - Group presentations - Written assignments

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
- Home prayer guides
- Application examples

 - Practical application - Home prayer reports

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
- Home prayer guides
- Application examples

 - 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

- 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

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
- Songs and prayer materials

- Practical service         Love demonstrations 

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Exemplifying God's 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
- Songs and prayer materials

- Practical service         Love demonstrations 

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Serving all people with love

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

- Compose songs about God's love for the lost
- Share experiences of having close relationship with God
- Desire to exemplify God's love by serving all people

- Compose and sing songs on God's love for the lost
- Share experiences on close relationship with God
- Plan ongoing service to demonstrate God's love

How can you have a close relationship with God?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 72
- Song composition materials
- Musical instruments
- Relationship guides

- Song composition - Experience sharing - Service planning

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

- Oral questions - Observation.                          - Group discussions

The Church

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

- Read and analyze Acts 2:1-11
- Identify what happened when the Holy Spirit came
- Appreciate the power of the Holy Spirit in enabling believers to speak different languages

- Read Acts 2:1-11 and answer questions
- Read the story of the Day of Pentecost and discuss what happened
- Identify why the Jews were amazed
- Make notes on the events of the Day of Pentecost

Why were the Jews amazed when they heard the believers speaking in different languages?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 75
- Good News Bible (Acts 2:1-11)
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 77
- Good News Bible (Galatians 5:22-23)

- Written assignments - Oral questions.                     - Reading comprehension

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Ways in which Christians exemplify the fruit of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit - Take part in church activities to demonstrate responsibility

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

- Explain how to practice each fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Complete a table showing how to put into practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Demonstrate understanding of applying the fruit of the Holy Spirit in daily situations

- Play a game of picking out the fruit of the Holy Spirit and explain how to practice it
- Complete a table outlining how to put into practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Write a journal on all the fruit of the Holy Spirit and how to practice each
- Display flashcards to classmates

How can you put into practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your daily interactions?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 78
- Exercise books
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 79

 - Peer assessment - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Take part in church activities to demonstrate responsibility

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

- Analyze scenarios showing fruit of the Holy Spirit in action
- Apply fruit of the Holy Spirit to solve conflicts
- Appreciate the importance of demonstrating love in mission work

- Read and analyze the story of Jane helping her friends solve their conflict
- Identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit displayed by Jane
- Discuss which fruit of the Holy Spirit the boys lacked
- Explain how to demonstrate fruit of love in mission work
- Share experiences of mission activities

How can you demonstrate the fruit of love in your mission work?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 80
- Pictures

- Written assignments -      - Oral questions.                   - Peer assessment

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Christians' responsibility in helping the needy

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

- Identify needy people in the society
- Explain how Christians can help the needy
- Identify values that help in supporting the needy

- Read the conversation between David, June, Edwin and Becky about helping the needy
- Identify needy people mentioned in the conversation
- List other needy people in society and explain how Christians should help them
- Identify values that can help support the needy

Why should Christians participate in acts of compassion?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 81
- Good News Bible
- Pictures/photographs
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 82

- Questionnaires.                  - Observation.                         - Group discussions.           - Oral questions

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:

- Read and analyze biblical teachings on helping the needy
- Identify lessons from biblical texts about caring for others
- Plan a community service activity

- Read Leviticus 19:32-33, Psalms 82:3, Matthew 25:35-46
- Identify lessons learnt from the Bible texts
- List the needy people outlined in the Bible text
- Discuss what the Bible teaches about helping the needy and caring for strangers
- Plan a class visit to help the needy

What does the Bible teach us about helping the needy and caring for strangers?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 83
- Good News Bible

- Written assignments - Bible reading - Group presentations - Planning activities

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

 -Reports.                                - Presentations 

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
- Good News Bible

Observation.                          Oral questions 

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

 - Group discussions - Written assignments - Oral questions

Christian Living Today

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

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 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
- Good News Bible

- Self-assessment.                 - Peer assessments.             -Oral questions 

Christian Living Today

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

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 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
- Good News Bible

- Self-assessment.                 - Peer assessments.             -Oral questions 

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Reporting sexual abuse and understanding defilement

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

- Identify ways and places to report cases of sexual abuse
- Explain what to do in case of defilement
- Understand the importance of seeking medical treatment and counselling after defilement

- Write down ways of reporting sexual abuse
- Identify where to report cases of sexual abuse
- Read the conversation with Mrs. Mukami, the Child Protection Officer
- Discuss what a victim of defilement should do
- Understand the importance of seeking medical treatment and counselling

Where and how should you report cases of sexual abuse?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 95

- Question and answers - Role play - Oral discussions - Written assignments

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
- Newspapers/magazines

- Peer assessments - Group discussions - Written presentations 

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

- Written assignments  - Group presentations 

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

- Written assignments  - Group presentations 

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

Observation.                     Oral questions 

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

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Observation 

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

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Observation 

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - How the right to life is violated 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

- Bible reading - Group discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Causes of suicide in society today

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

- Evaluate causes of suicide in the society today
- Identify reasons why youth commit suicide
- Analyze negative effects of suicide to individuals and families

- In pairs discuss why some youth commit suicide today
- Read reasons why youth commit suicide: depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol and drug use
- Discuss other reasons why youth commit suicide
- Analyze negative effects of suicide to individuals and families

What are the main causes of suicide among youth today?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 106
Good News Bible 

- Pair discussions - Charts display - Group presentations - 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

- 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

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
- Exercise books

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

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Biblical teachings on the value of life and consequences of violating right to 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
- Exercise books

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

Christian Living Today

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:

- Identify values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life
- Apply values like love, respect, selflessness and fairness
- Desire to uphold the sacredness of life in day-to-day life

- Discuss values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life
- Complete table showing how values uphold sacredness of life
- Practice life skills like decision making, assertiveness, critical thinking
- Read story of Amanda and her mother to understand sustaining life
- Recite poem 'Abortion is a crime'

How can you apply values and life skills to uphold the sacredness of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 109
- Stories/case studies
- Poems

 Story analysis - Poetry recitation