Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Early marriage causes
Courtship and Marriage - Early marriage consequences
Courtship and Marriage - Moral values against early marriage

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

- Explain the meaning of early marriage
- Identify causes of early marriage today
- Desire to avoid early marriage

- Identify moral values needed to avoid early marriage
- Explain how each moral value helps prevent early marriage
- Appreciate the importance of moral values in life decisions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Conduct a buzz session on the causes of early marriage today
- Use internet or print resources to elaborate on the causes
- Write points in exercise books
- Present points to the class
- Brainstorm on moral values needed to avoid early marriage
- Discuss how each value helps in avoiding early marriage
- Read 1 Timothy 4:12 on flashcards and reflect on the verse
- Write points in exercise books

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 126)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 127)
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 128)
- Bible (1 Timothy 4:12)
- Charts
- Flashcards

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Life skills against early marriage
Courtship and Marriage - Meaning of courtship

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

- Identify life skills needed to avoid early marriage
- Explain how each life skill helps prevent early marriage
- Desire to develop these life skills

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss life skills needed to avoid early marriage in groups
- Complete a crossword puzzle on life skills
- Explain how each skill helps in avoiding early marriage
- Present findings to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 129)
- Crossword puzzles
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 130)
- Flashcards

- Observation - Puzzle completion - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Partner qualities

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

- Identify qualities to consider when choosing a marriage partner
- Explain the importance of each quality
- Appreciate the need for careful consideration in partner selection

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, discuss qualities to consider when choosing a marriage partner
- Read 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 and analyze its meaning
- Discuss how the message helps in choosing the right partner
- Write findings in exercise books

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 131)
- Bible (2 Corinthians 6:14-15)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Pre-marital virtues
Courtship and Marriage - Importance of courtship
Courtship and Marriage - Biblical view of marriage

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

- Identify virtues marriage partners should uphold before marriage
- Explain the importance of these virtues in building a strong relationship
- Desire to cultivate these virtues in relationships

- Explain the biblical teachings on marriage
- Describe marriage as a sacred institution ordained by God
- Appreciate marriage as God's design for family

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss virtues that marriage partners should uphold before marriage
- Outline the virtues in exercise books
- Explain the meaning of each virtue in relation to marriage
- Present the virtues to the class
- Read Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 19:4-6 and write the verses on flashcards
- Discuss the biblical teachings on marriage
- Identify key principles about marriage from these passages
- Present findings to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 132)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 133)
- Resource person
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 134)
- Bible (Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 19:4-6)
- Flashcards
- Charts

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Pre-marital counseling
Courtship and Marriage - Debate on courtship

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

- Explain the meaning and purpose of pre-marital counseling
- Describe the role of the church in pre-marital counseling
- Appreciate the importance of guidance before marriage

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of pre-marital counseling
- In groups, discuss the role of the church in pre-marital counseling
- Write points from the discussion in exercise books
- Present findings to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 135)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Resource person
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 136)
- Debate notes

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Biblical teachings

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

- Explain the meaning of responsible parenthood
- Identify biblical teachings on responsible parenthood
- Appreciate the importance of responsible parenting

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Interpret a picture on good parenting and answer questions
- Read and discuss Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 11:18-21, Psalms 103:13, Proverbs 15:20, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 3:21
- Identify lessons from these verses on responsible parenthood
- Present findings to the class

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 139)
- Bible (Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 11:18-21, Psalms 103:13, Proverbs 15:20, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 3:21)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Irresponsible parenting
Responsible Parenthood - Avoiding unplanned families
Responsible Parenthood - Moral values for planned families

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

- Explain the meaning of irresponsible parenting
- Identify causes of irresponsible parenting today
- Desire to practice responsible parenting in future

- Identify moral values needed to avoid unplanned marriages
- Explain how each value helps in avoiding unplanned families
- Appreciate the importance of moral values in family planning

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of irresponsible parenting in pairs
- In groups, discuss the causes of irresponsible parenting
- Write the causes discussed on a poster
- Present findings to the class
- Conduct a buzz session on moral values needed to avoid unplanned marriages
- List the values on flashcards
- Explain how each value helps avoid unplanned families
- Present findings to the class

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 141)
- Posters
- Flashcards
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 142)
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 143)
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Poster assessment - Oral presentations
- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Shaping character
Responsible Parenthood - Instilling moral values

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

- Explain the meaning of character formation
- Describe the role of parents in shaping children's character
- Appreciate the influence of parents on character development

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and analyze characteristics of two types of parents
- Discuss which parent is likely to raise children of good character
- Appraise the role of parents in shaping children's character
- Write points in exercise books

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 143)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 144)
- Debate notes

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Good parenting drama

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

- Explain the meaning of good parenting
- Demonstrate good parenting through dramatic presentation
- Appreciate biblical principles of parenting

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of good parenting
- Prepare drama on good parenting with specific scenarios
- Assign roles ensuring gender balance
- Stage the drama and get feedback
- Write a report on the experience

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 145)
- Drama costumes
- Props
- Digital resources

- Observation - Drama assessment - Report assessment

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Forms of leisure
Leisure - Active and passive leisure
Leisure - Biblical view on idleness

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

- Explain the meaning of leisure
- Identify different forms of leisure today
- Appreciate the importance of leisure in life

- Identify biblical teachings on the use of time
- Explain biblical warnings against idleness
- Appreciate the value of productive use of time

- Share experiences on how learners spend free time at home or school
- Brainstorm on the different forms of leisure
- Identify different forms of leisure today
- Write points in exercise books
- Read 1 Timothy 5:13, Ecclesiastes 10:18, Proverbs 19:15
- Write the Bible verses on flashcards
- Outline lessons learnt from the Bible verses
- Present findings to the class

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 147)
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 148)
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 149)
- Bible (1 Timothy 5:13, Ecclesiastes 10:18, Proverbs 19:15)
- Flashcards
- Charts

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Youth misuse of leisure
Leisure - Alcohol and substance effects

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

- Identify ways youths misuse leisure today
- Explain the causes of misuse of leisure
- Desire to use leisure time constructively

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss why and how youth misuse leisure today
- Identify specific examples of leisure misuse
- Discuss the reasons behind these behaviors
- Present findings to the class

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 150)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 151)
- Resource materials

- Observation - Group presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Moral values against substance use

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

- Identify Christian moral values that help avoid alcohol and drug use
- Explain how to utilize these values
- Appreciate the protection these values provide

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify Christian moral values needed to avoid alcohol, drug and substance use
- Discuss how to utilize the moral values
- Write points on a chart
- Present findings to the class

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 152)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards

- Observation - Chart assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Life skills against substance use
Leisure - Debate on idleness
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Christian teachings

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

- Identify life skills needed to avoid alcohol and drug use
- Explain how to utilize these life skills
- Commit to developing these life skills

- Explain the meaning of wealth, money and poverty
- Identify Christian teachings on wealth and money
- Appreciate biblical perspective on material possessions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify life skills needed to avoid alcohol, drug and substance use
- Discuss how to utilize the life skills
- Write points on a chart
- Present findings to the class
- Interpret pictures related to wealth, money and poverty
- Search for the meaning of wealth, money and poverty
- Read Deuteronomy 8:18, Ecclesiastes 5:10-19, Proverbs 15:27, Matthew 6:24-27
- Discuss the teachings and make notes

Why do youths misuse leisure today?
Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 153)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 154)
- Debate notes
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 155)
- Bible (Deuteronomy 8:18, Ecclesiastes 5:10-19, Proverbs 15:27, Matthew 6:24-27)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Chart assessment - Oral presentations
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Christian view on poverty
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Love of money

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

- Identify Christian views on poverty
- Explain biblical teachings on helping the poor
- Develop empathy for those in poverty

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Proverbs 14:23, 31:8-9, Luke 3:11, Luke 4:18 on Christian views of poverty
- Discuss the biblical approach to poverty
- Make a presentation using charts or digital devices
- Present findings to the class

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 157)
- Bible (Proverbs 14:23, 31:8-9, Luke 3:11, Luke 4:18)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 158)
- Flashcards

- Observation - Presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Kingdom hindrance

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

- Explain how love of money can hinder one from inheriting the Kingdom of God
- Identify biblical warnings about wealth
- Appreciate the dangers of materialism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 9:25, Luke 12:13-21
- Outline lessons learnt from these Bible verses
- Discuss how love of money can hinder inheriting God's Kingdom
- Make notes in exercise books

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 159)
- Bible (Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 9:25, Luke 12:13-21)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Vices from love of money
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Causes of poverty
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Remedies for poverty

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

- Identify vices associated with love of money
- Explain how these vices damage individuals and society
- Desire to maintain integrity in financial matters

- Identify remedies for poverty in society
- Explain various approaches to poverty alleviation
- Desire to contribute to poverty reduction

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Present vices associated with love of money on flashcards
- Discuss additional vices related to love of money
- Explain how these vices harm individuals and communities
- Write findings in exercise books
- Conduct project work identifying areas in the school locality where people lack basic needs
- Find out what can be done to alleviate poverty in these areas
- Write a report on findings
- Present the report to the class

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 160)
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 161)
- Resource materials
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 162)
- Resource materials
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Project reports - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Ethical acquisition
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Integrity in wealth

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

- Explain the meaning of ethics and ethical ways of acquiring wealth
- Identify ethical ways of acquiring wealth as a youth
- Appreciate ethical standards in wealth creation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of ethics and ethical ways of acquiring wealth
- Identify ethical ways of acquiring wealth as a youth
- Write findings in exercise books
- Present findings to the class

Why is integrity important in terms of money and wealth?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 163)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Resource materials
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 164)
- Flashcards

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Credible business

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

- Identify business ideas suitable for youth
- Start and maintain a simple business
- Value honesty and accountability in business

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, brainstorm and develop business ideas
- Start a simple business venture
- Write and keep a journal on the progress of the business
- Share progress with teacher/parent/guardian

Why is integrity important in terms of money and wealth?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 165)
- Business journals
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Journal assessment - Business evaluation