CREATION

My purpose - Understanding talents and abilities (4 lessons)

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

-Define talent
-Name the different talents and abilities they possess
-Appreciate God-given talents

Learners to brainstorm in small groups, the talents they possess

What is talent?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 1

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION

My purpose - Identifying personal talents
My purpose - Bible teaching on talents

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

-Discuss how God-given talents can be used responsibly
-Name the different talents and abilities they possess
-Showcase own talent and abilities

Learners to brainstorm in small groups, the talents they possess and how they can use them

How do you use your God given talents?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 2

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION

My purpose - Values for nurturing talents
Marriage and Family - Biblical teaching (4 lessons)
Marriage and Family - Family structure

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

-Identify values required in nurturing talents
-Discuss how we can benefit from our talents
-Appreciate God-given talents by serving others

Learners to identify values that can help them develop and sustain talents and abilities

How do you use your God given talents?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 4
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 7
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 8

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION

Marriage and Family - Early marriages
Marriage and Family - Values against early marriage

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

-Discuss reasons for discouraging early marriages
-Identify causes of early marriages
-State effects of early marriages

Learners to discuss in small groups why early marriages should be discouraged and report to the class

Why is marriage an important institution?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 13
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 14

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION

God's Rest Leisure - Biblical teaching (4 lessons)
God's Rest Leisure - Biblical teaching on leisure
God's Rest Leisure - Values for proper leisure

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

-Describe the teaching of the Bible on God's rest as a form of leisure
-Read Genesis 2:1-3
-Explain why God rested on the seventh day
-Recognize importance of rest

Learners to brainstorm in pairs the meaning and forms of leisure
-Learners to read Genesis 2:1-3 and discuss why God rested

How is leisure misused by youths today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 14
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 15
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 16

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION
THE BIBLE

God's Rest Leisure - Inappropriate leisure
The Bible as the inspired Word of God - Definition and meaning (4 lessons)

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

-Discuss inappropriate ways of using leisure time in society
-Identify positive leisure activities
-Recognize the importance of God's rest for responsible Christian living

Learners to examine inappropriate ways of using leisure time
-Learners to watch a video clip on positive leisure activities and mention examples of leisure activities

How is leisure misused by youths today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 17
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 20

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

The Bible as the inspired Word of God - Authors of the Bible
The Bible as the inspired Word of God - Bible translation
The Bible as the inspired Word of God - Benefits of translation

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

-Identify some authors who were inspired to write the Old Testament books
-Identify some authors who were inspired to write the New Testament books
-Appreciate the divine inspiration of the Bible

Learners to identify and list authors who were inspired to write the Old and New Testament books. In groups, they will create a chart showing key Bible authors and their contributions, then share their findings with the class.

Why is Bible different from other books?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 21
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 22
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 23

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

The Ten Commandments - Definition and background (4 lessons)
The Ten Commandments - Values and life skills
The Ten Commandments - Christian lessons

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

-Explain the Ten Commandments and their relationship to Christian living
-Define the meaning of commandment
-Recognize the importance of commandments in life

Learners to brainstorm in pairs the meaning of the word 'Commandment' and its significance in daily life. They will then read Exodus 20:3-17 together and discuss the Ten Commandments, noting how they provide guidance for Christian living.

Why were the Ten Commandments given to the Israelites?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 30
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 31
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 32

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

The Ten Commandments - Importance and application
Bible Stories: God's Power - Samson's story (4 lessons)

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

-Appreciate the importance of obeying the Ten Commandments
-Design a poster/chart on the Ten Commandments
-Compose a poem on the Ten Commandments

Learners to watch a video clip of Moses delivering the Ten Commandments and discuss the historical context and importance of this event. They will then work in groups to design creative posters/charts illustrating the Ten Commandments, emphasizing their meaning and application in daily life. Completed posters will be displayed in class and presented.

Why were the Ten Commandments given to the Israelites?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 33
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 36

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Bible Stories: God's Power - Power over enemies
Bible Stories: God's Power - Christian dependence on God
Bible Stories: God's Power - Lessons from Samson

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

-Explain how God's power helped Samson overcome enemies
-Brainstorm ways Christians depend on God's power
-Appreciate God's power in overcoming challenges

Learners to brainstorm in small groups how God gave Samson power over his enemies, examining the source of his strength and God's role in his victories. They will create mind maps showing the connection between Samson's faith and God's power, and discuss examples of how this relationship worked throughout Samson's story.

Why should Christians depend on God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 37
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 38
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 39

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Faith in God - Elisha recovers the axe-head (4 lessons)
Faith in God - Learning from Elisha

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

-Describe how Elisha recovered the axe-head as guided by the scriptures
-Read the story of Elisha and the axe-head
-Narrate how Elisha recovered the axe-head

Learners in pairs brainstorm on challenges they experience in life and how they deal with them

How did Elisha recover the axe-head?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 41
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 42

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Faith in God - Christians applying faith
Faith in God - Trusting God in challenges
Determination - Jacob's story (4 lessons)

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

-Identify how Christians apply their faith in God in day to day life
-Discuss ways Christians apply faith to solve problems
-Value faith in facing challenges

Learners use a digital device to watch a video clip on Elisha's recovery of the axe-head and share observations
-Learners discuss ways Christians apply their faith in God to solve different problems

How did Elisha recover the axe-head?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 43
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 44
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 46

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Determination - Jacob wrestling with God
Determination - Lessons from Jacob

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

-Watch a video clip on Jacob wrestling with God
-Role play the story of Jacob wrestling with God
-Appreciate the story of Jacob

Learners to watch a video clip on Jacob wrestling with God
-Learners to role play the story of Jacob wrestling with God

Why is it good to be persistent in prayers?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 47
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 48

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE
THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST
THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

Determination - Values from Jacob's story
The Call of the Disciples - Selection and calling (4 lessons)
The Call of the Disciples - Fishers of men

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

-Identify values learnt from the story of Jacob
-Compose and sing a song on persistence in prayers
-Emulate Jacob by being persistent in prayer

Learners to brainstorm in pairs what persistence in prayer means
-Learners to compose and sing a song on persistence in prayers

Why is it good to be persistent in prayers?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 49
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 51
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 52

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

The Call of the Disciples - Service in society
The Call of the Disciples - Personal response

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

-Examine how different people are called to serve God today
-Identify different ways of serving God in society
-Appreciate the various forms of service to God

Learners to watch a video clip on the call of the first disciples and discuss observations. They will then identify and list different ways people serve God in their church and community, creating a chart of service opportunities.

How did the disciples respond to the call of Jesus Christ?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 53
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 54

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Desert experience (5 lessons)
The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Responding to temptation
The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Common temptations

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

-Define temptation
-Narrate the temptations Jesus was tempted in the wilderness
-Identify Jesus' response to temptation

Learners to brainstorm in pairs the temptations they face in their daily lives and share with class. They will then read Luke 4:1-13 and retell the story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, focusing on the first temptation of turning stones into bread.

What are temptations?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 55
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 56
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 57

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Overcoming temptation
The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Applying Jesus' example

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

-Discuss strategies for overcoming temptations
-Identify values needed to overcome temptation
-Desire to overcome temptations in day-to-day life

Learners to discuss in small groups how they overcome temptations and share in class. They will identify values and strategies such as prayer, reading scripture, and choosing good company that help in overcoming temptations, and create posters illustrating these strategies.

How do you overcome temptations as a young person?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 58
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 59

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

Miracles of Jesus Christ - The Roman Officer's servant (4 lessons)
Miracles of Jesus Christ - Faith of the Roman officer
Miracles of Jesus Christ - Lessons from the healing

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

-Narrate the healing of the Roman officer's servant by Jesus Christ
-Explain the importance of helping a sick person
-Appreciate Jesus' power to heal

Learners to brainstorm in small groups the importance of helping a sick person. They will then read in turns Matthew 8:5-13 and narrate the story of the healing of the Roman officer's servant, discussing Jesus' willingness to help regardless of background.

How did the Roman officer demonstrate faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 60
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 61
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 62

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THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

Miracles of Jesus Christ - Helping the sick
Faith in God - The bleeding woman (4 lessons)
Faith in God - Church and government help

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

-Role play the story of the Roman officer's servant
-Identify ways to help the sick in society
-Desire to help the sick in his/her daily life

Learners to role play the story of the healing of the Roman officer's servant, with different students taking the roles of Jesus, the Roman officer, and others. They will then discuss practical ways they can help the sick in their community and compose a song or poem about helping the sick as Jesus did.

How did the Roman officer demonstrate faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 63
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 65
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 66

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

Faith in God - Lessons from the healing
Faith in God - Personal application

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

-Outline lessons learnt from the miracle of healing of the bleeding woman
-Relate the woman's faith to personal challenges
-Appreciate the importance of persistent faith

Learners to discuss in pairs lessons learnt from the healing of the bleeding woman and share with class. They will identify key lessons such as the importance of faith, persistence, Jesus' compassion, and God's power to heal chronic conditions, creating a visual presentation of these lessons.

How did the bleeding woman show faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 67
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 68

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

Jesus Power over Death - The story of Lazarus (4 lessons)
Jesus Power over Death - Jesus' compassion
Jesus Power over Death - Lessons from Lazarus

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

-Describe the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead
-Explain the concept of empathy
-Value the importance of caring for those in grief

Learners to share how they show empathy to the needy and discuss practical examples. They will then read in pairs John 11:32-45 and retell the miracle of the raising of Lazarus, focusing on Jesus' emotional response to Mary and Martha's grief.

Why did Jesus say that Lazarus was only asleep?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 70
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 71
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 72

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

Jesus Power over Death - Role play and creative expression
The Kingdom of God - Hidden treasure parable (4 lessons)

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

-Role play the raising of Lazarus from the dead
-Compose a poem on God's power over death
-Appreciate Jesus' victory over death

Learners to role play the raising of Lazarus from the dead, with different students taking the roles of Jesus, Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and the mourners. They will then compose poems on God's power over death and create posters with the message "Jesus Christ has power over death" for display in class.

Why did Jesus say that Lazarus was only asleep?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 73
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 74

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

The Kingdom of God - Understanding the parable
The Kingdom of God - Lessons from the parable
The Kingdom of God - Creative applications

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

-Explain the parable of the hidden treasure
-Interpret the symbolism in the parable
-Value spiritual treasures above material ones

Learners to read in pairs Matthew 13:44-46 and retell the parable of the hidden treasure. They will discuss the meaning of the parable, focusing on the man's joy at finding the treasure and his willingness to sell everything to obtain it, relating this to the supreme value of God's kingdom.

Why is the kingdom of God compared to a treasure?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 75
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 76
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 77

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THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

Attitude towards Wealth - The rich man and Lazarus (4 lessons)
Attitude towards Wealth - The afterlife reality
Attitude towards Wealth - Lessons from the parable
Attitude towards Wealth - Personal application

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

-Describe the parable of the rich man and Lazarus
-Identify the contrasting lifestyles of the characters
-Recognize the consequences of neglecting the poor

Learners in groups to search the internet on how Christians use their resources to support others, and share in class. They will then read in turns Luke 16:19-31 and retell the parable, focusing on the stark contrast between the rich man's luxury and Lazarus' poverty.

How should Christians use their wealth?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 78
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 79
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 80
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 81

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions