Christian Values

Forgiveness - The prodigal son
Forgiveness - Lessons from forgiveness

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

-Retell story of prodigal son
-Understand meaning of forgiveness
-Appreciate forgiveness shown

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch video on prodigal son
-Read Luke 15:11-22
-Work in pairs to understand forgiveness
-Role play parts of story

Why should you forgive others?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 91
-Bible (Luke 15:11-22)
-Video clips
-Role play materials
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 94
-Bible (Matthew 18:21-22)
-Recording charts
-Flashcards

- Story retelling -Role play assessment -Observation

Christian Values

Forgiveness - Living in harmony

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

-Practice peacefully resolving conflicts
-Sing forgiveness songs
-Show commitment to harmony

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe picture of children forgiving
-Sing forgiveness song in Kiswahili
-Role play forgiveness scenarios
-Complete self-assessment

Why should you forgive others?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 96
-Song materials
-Role play scenarios
-Self-assessment forms

- Singing participation -Role play assessment -Self-assessment

Christian Values

Forgiveness - Practical forgiveness

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

-List ways to avoid hurting others
-Practice conflict prevention
-Show empathy and understanding

- Read what learners say about hurting
-Discuss conflict avoidance
-Practice kind communication
-Share forgiveness experiences

What should you do when someone wrongs you?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 96
-Discussion materials
-Conflict scenarios
-Experience sharing

- Oral sharing -Observation -Written reflections

Christian Values

Responsibility - School items
Responsibility - Uses of school items

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

-List items carried to school
-Count and organize school items
-Show responsibility for belongings

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures of school items
-Display and count personal items
-Read Colossians 3:23
-Draw and color school items

How do you take care of your school items?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 97
-Bible (Colossians 3:23)
-School items pictures
-Drawing materials
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 99
-Matching materials
-Item usage charts
-Practice materials

- Observation -Counting activity -Drawing assessment

Christian Values

Responsibility - Taking care of school items

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

-Demonstrate care for school items
-Practice proper storage methods
-Show responsibility in handling materials

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of item care
-Practice putting items in bags
-Learn about pouches for small items
-Show proper care methods

How do you take care of your school items?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 100
-School bags and pouches
-Care demonstration materials
-Practice items

- Practical demonstration -Observation -Oral questions

Christian Values

Work - Helping at home
Work - Working at school

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

-List chores done at home
-Describe how they help parents
-Show willingness to work

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of children helping
-List three chores done at home
-Share ways of helping parents
-Read flashcards on home chores

Why is it important to work?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 102
-Pictures of household chores
-Flashcards
-Lists for recording
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 103
-Cleaning materials
-Classroom tasks
-Work charts

- Observation -Oral sharing -Written lists

Christian Values

Work - Working in church

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

-List church activities
-Participate in church maintenance
-Show responsibility in worship

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe picture of church activity
-List church activities participated in
-Collect litter around church area
-Practice church responsibilities

Why is it important to work?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 104
-Church pictures
-Cleaning materials
-Activity lists

- Observation -Practical work -Oral sharing

Christian Values

Work - Simple chores and songs

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

-Compose work poems
-Sing while working
-Appreciate value of work

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Write poem on "hard work"
-Recite poems in class
-Sing while doing chores
-Complete self-assessment

Why is it important to work?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 105
-Poetry materials
-Song materials
-Self-assessment forms

- Poem composition -Singing participation -Self-assessment

The Church

Prayer - The Lord's Prayer
Prayer - Importance of prayer

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

-Recite first four lines of Lord's Prayer
-Understand prayer as talking to God
-Practice prayer regularly

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read what children say about prayer
-Read Matthew 6:9-10
-Recite first four lines
-Sing Lord's Prayer song in Kiswahili

Why should you pray always?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 106
-Bible (Matthew 6:9-10)
-Song materials
-Prayer guides
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 107
-Recording sheets
-Weekly prayer charts
-Group discussion materials

- Recitation assessment -Observation -Singing participation

The Church

Prayer - Understanding prayer

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

-Explain what prayer is
-Recognize that God listens to prayers
-Understand benefits of prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Learn that prayer is talking to God
-Understand God listens and answers
-Learn prayer gives hope and courage
-Discuss overcoming problems through prayer

Why should you pray always?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 108
-Discussion materials
-Prayer examples
-Teaching aids

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Church

Prayer - A friend at midnight
Holy Spirit - Jesus' promise

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

-Retell story of friend at midnight
-Understand persistence in prayer
-Practice continuous prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 11:5-10
-Learn about borrowing food story
-Understand message about persistent prayer
-Discuss praying without getting tired

Why should you pray always?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 108
-Bible (Luke 11:5-10)
-Story materials
-Discussion guides
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 110
-Promise pictures
-Pentecost images

- Story retelling -Observation -Oral questions

The Church

Holy Spirit - Coming of the Spirit

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

-Describe how Holy Spirit came
-Identify what happened to disciples
-Appreciate Holy Spirit's presence

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Acts 1:4
-Learn what Jesus told disciples
-Read Acts 2:3-4
-Observe picture of Spirit coming
-Understand tongues of fire

What did Jesus promise His disciples?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 110
-Bible (Acts 1:4, 2:3-4)
-Pictures of Pentecost
-Visual aids

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Church

Holy Spirit - Holy Spirit guides us

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

-Identify Holy Spirit as guide
-Understand guidance in daily life
-Appreciate Spirit's direction

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Romans 8:14
-Learn Spirit is our guide
-Discuss guidance in decisions
-Practice seeking Spirit's guidance

What is the work of the Holy Spirit?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 111
-Bible (Romans 8:14)
-Guidance scenarios
-Discussion materials

- Observation -Oral questions -Practical application

The Church

Holy Spirit - Holy Spirit gives strength
Holy Spirit - Holy Spirit unites us

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

-Recognize Holy Spirit as source of strength
-Understand strength for difficulties
-Practice asking for Spirit's strength

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read story of James and John
-Learn about prayer for strength
-Read Luke 24:49
-Understand power from above

What is the work of the Holy Spirit?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 112
-Bible (Luke 24:49)
-Story materials
-Strength scenarios
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 113
-Bible (Ephesians 4:3-4)
-Family stories
-Unity examples

- Story comprehension -Observation -Oral questions

The Church

Holy Spirit - Powers of the Spirit

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

-List powers given by Spirit
-Identify three main works of Spirit
-Appreciate comprehensive work of Spirit

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Write Holy Spirit's work on flashcards
-Learn about strength, guidance, unity
-Create visual displays
-Complete self-assessment

What is the work of the Holy Spirit?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
-Flashcards
-Writing materials
-Self-assessment forms

- Flashcard creation -Self-assessment -Visual display