The New Testament

Infancy and Early Life - The annunciation
Infancy and Early Life - Birth of Jesus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the annunciation to Mary
- Describe Mary's response to the angel
- Show faith in God's plan

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 1:26-38 on the angel's visit to Mary
- Discuss Mary's faith and obedience
- Compare annunciation to Mary and to Zechariah

What does Mary's response to the angel teach about faith?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices
- Hymn Books

- Oral questions - Written tests - Checklists

The New Testament

Infancy and Early Life - Presentation at the temple
Infancy and Early Life - Flight to Egypt

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe Jesus' presentation at the temple
- Explain Simeon's and Anna's prophecies
- Recognize Jesus as the promised Messiah

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 2:21-38
- Discuss the significance of the presentation
- Explain Simeon's Nunc Dimittis

What did Simeon and Anna reveal about Jesus?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices
- Bible Maps

- Written assignments - Checklists - Rating scales

The New Testament

Infancy and Early Life - Jesus at the temple
Galilean Ministry - Rejection in Nazareth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Narrate Jesus' visit to the temple at age twelve
- Explain Jesus' wisdom and understanding
- Show interest in spiritual matters

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 2:41-52
- Discuss Jesus' dialogue with teachers
- Explain Jesus' statement about His Father's house

What does Jesus' temple visit reveal about His identity?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Digital Devices
- Charts

- Written assignments - Anecdotal records - Rating scales

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Call of first disciples
Galilean Ministry - Healing of the leper

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the call of Simon Peter, James, and John
- Explain the significance of the miraculous catch
- Respond to Jesus' call to discipleship

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 5:1-11
- Discuss the miraculous catch of fish
- Sing "I will make you fishers of men"

What does the call of the disciples teach about following Jesus?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Hymn Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices
- Approved CRE Course Books

- Observation - Oral questions - Performance tasks

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Healing of the paralytic
Galilean Ministry - Call of Levi

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the healing of the paralytic
- Explain the faith of the paralytic's friends
- Demonstrate faith that perseveres

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 5:17-26
- Discuss the friends' faith and determination
- Explain Jesus' authority to forgive sins

What role did faith play in the healing of the paralytic?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices

- Oral questions - Written tests - Observation

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Question about fasting
Galilean Ministry - Sabbath controversies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain Jesus' teaching on fasting
- Understand the newness of Jesus' ministry
- Practice spiritual disciplines appropriately

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 5:33-39
- Discuss the parable of new wine in old wineskins
- Explain appropriate times for fasting

What did Jesus teach about fasting?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices

- Oral questions - Written tests - Checklists

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Choosing the twelve
Galilean Ministry - The Beatitudes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- List the twelve apostles
- Explain the significance of choosing twelve
- Appreciate diverse gifts in ministry

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 6:12-16
- List and discuss the twelve apostles
- Explain Jesus' night of prayer before choosing

Why did Jesus choose twelve apostles?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Digital Devices
- Approved CRE Course Books

- Oral questions - Written tests - Checklists

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Love for enemies
Galilean Ministry - Judging others

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain Jesus' teaching on loving enemies
- Identify practical ways to love enemies
- Commit to loving even those who oppose them

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 6:27-36
- Discuss the radical nature of Jesus' command
- Share examples of loving enemies

How can Christians love their enemies?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Digital Devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written tests - Rating scales

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Tree and its fruit
Galilean Ministry - Wise and foolish builders

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the parable of the tree and its fruit
- Understand that actions reveal character
- Desire to produce good fruit in life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 6:43-45
- Discuss how fruit reveals the nature of a tree
- Relate to Christian character and conduct

How can we recognize true disciples by their fruit?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Digital Devices
- Props for skit

- Oral questions - Written tests - Observation

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Faith of the centurion
Galilean Ministry - Raising widow's son

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Narrate the healing of the centurion's servant
- Explain the centurion's great faith
- Demonstrate faith in Jesus' authority

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 7:1-10
- Discuss the centurion's humility and faith
- Explain Jesus' amazement at the centurion's faith

What made the centurion's faith remarkable?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Checklists

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - John the Baptist's question
Galilean Ministry - Anointing by sinful woman

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain John the Baptist's question to Jesus
- Describe Jesus' response and testimony about John
- Appreciate John's role as forerunner

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 7:18-35
- Discuss why John sent messengers to Jesus
- Explain Jesus' description of John

Why did John question if Jesus was the Messiah?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices

- Written assignments - Checklists - Rating scales

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Parable of the sower
Galilean Ministry - Parable of the lamp

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the parable of the sower
- Identify the four types of soil
- Examine personal reception of God's word

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 8:4-15
- Discuss the meaning of each type of soil
- Perform skits depicting different responses to the word

What type of soil represents your heart?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Props for skits
- Digital Devices
- Charts

- Performance tasks - Observation - Journals

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Calming the storm
Galilean Ministry - Gerasene demoniac

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Narrate Jesus calming the storm
- Explain Jesus' authority over nature
- Trust Jesus in life's storms

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 8:22-25
- Discuss the disciples' fear and Jesus' rebuke
- Watch video clips on the miracle

What does this miracle reveal about Jesus' identity?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Video clips
- Digital Devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written tests - Observation

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Jairus' daughter
Galilean Ministry - Sending the twelve

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Narrate the raising of Jairus' daughter
- Explain the healing of the woman with hemorrhage
- Demonstrate faith that persists

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 8:40-56
- Discuss the intertwining of the two miracles
- Explain "Your faith has healed you"

How did faith play a role in these two miracles?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Digital Devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written tests - Rating scales

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Feeding five thousand
Galilean Ministry - Peter's confession

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Narrate the feeding of the five thousand
- Explain the significance of this miracle
- Trust in Jesus' provision

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 9:10-17
- Discuss Jesus' compassion and miraculous provision
- Watch video clips on the miracle

What does the feeding of five thousand teach about Jesus?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Video clips
- Digital Devices

- Oral questions - Written tests - Observation

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - The Transfiguration
Galilean Ministry - Healing demon-possessed boy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the transfiguration of Jesus
- Explain the significance of this event
- Recognize Jesus' divine glory

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 9:28-36
- Discuss the appearance of Moses and Elijah
- Explain the Father's testimony about Jesus

What is the significance of the transfiguration?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices

- Oral questions - Written tests - Checklists

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Lessons learned
Paul's Letter to Corinthians - Background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarize key lessons from Galilean Ministry
- Apply Jesus' teachings to contemporary life
- Commit to following Jesus' example

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Deduce lessons from Galilean Ministry
- Write lessons on charts or PowerPoint slides
- Share personal applications

How is Galilean Ministry relevant to Christians today?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices
- Bible Maps

- Journals - Anecdotal records - Authentic tasks

The New Testament

Paul's Letter to Corinthians - Divisions
Paul's Letter to Corinthians - God's wisdom

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify causes of divisions in Corinth
- Explain Paul's response to divisions
- Promote unity in the church

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 1 Corinthians 1:10-31
- Discuss quarreling and factions
- Brainstorm on causes of divisions in churches today

What caused divisions in the Corinthian church?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices

- Written assignments - Observation - Rating scales

The New Testament

Paul's Letter to Corinthians - God's temple
Paul's Letter to Corinthians - Addressing factions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain Paul's teaching on the church as God's temple
- Understand believers' responsibility to keep the temple holy
- Respect the church as God's dwelling

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 1 Corinthians 3:10-17
- Discuss building on the foundation of Christ
- Explain the holiness of God's temple

What does it mean that the church is God's temple?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices
- Interview questionnaires

- Written assignments - Checklists - Rating scales

The New Testament

Paul's Letter to Corinthians - Sexual immorality
Paul's Letter to Corinthians - Body as temple

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify forms of immorality in Corinth
- Explain Paul's response to sexual immorality
- Commit to sexual purity

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, 9-13
- Discuss moral issues facing youth today
- Suggest biblical solutions to immorality

How did Paul address immorality in Corinth?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Charts
- Digital Devices
- Journals

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Checklists

The New Testament

Paul's Letter to Corinthians - Moral challenges
Paul's Letter to Corinthians - Church discipline

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify moral challenges facing youth
- Propose biblical solutions to these challenges
- Apply Christian values in decision-making

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss moral issues like peer pressure, substance abuse
- Design questionnaires on how churches assist those with moral issues
- Conduct interviews and report findings

What moral challenges do Christian youth face today?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Questionnaires
- Digital Devices
- Charts

- Written reports - Observation - Authentic tasks

The New Testament

Paul's Letter to Corinthians - Sexual temptation
Paul's Letter to Corinthians - Sexual purity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify strategies for overcoming sexual temptation
- Apply biblical principles to resist temptation
- Flee from sexual immorality

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:18; 10:13
- Discuss practical ways to avoid sexual temptation
- Share commitment to purity

How can Christians overcome sexual temptation?

- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Approved CRE Course Books
- Digital Devices
- Journals

- Written assignments - Journals - Anecdotal records