Introduction to Christian Religious Education
Christian Living Today

Importance of Learning CRE - Values acquired through CRE and their application
Human Sexuality - Meaning of human sexuality and adolescent changes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values acquired through learning CRE
- Explain how CRE promotes sound moral and religious values in society
- Show willingness to apply CRE values when interacting with others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss values acquired through CRE and how they are applied in day-to-day life
- Prepare flashcards with messages promoting sound moral and religious values and display them
- Carry out a library search on values needed for harmonious living and discuss situations where they apply

How does Christian Religious Education equip learners with values for harmonious living in society?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 5
- Flashcard materials
- Library books
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 116
- Internet access
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality - Healthy and unhealthy relationships
Human Sexuality - Circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationships

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy relationships among young people
- Identify life skills needed to maintain healthy relationships
- Embrace healthy relationships and avoid unhealthy ones in personal life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, research on healthy and unhealthy relationships and write findings on charts
- Read the comparison table of healthy and unhealthy relationships identified by Grade Seven Blue and discuss
- Write a one-week journal on how to promote healthy relationships and identify life skills needed to maintain them

What makes a relationship healthy and what life skills are needed to maintain healthy relationships?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 117
- Exercise books
- Flashcard materials
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 119
- Bible

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality - Biblical teachings on sexual purity
Human Sexuality - Consequences of engaging in sex before marriage

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain what the Bible teaches on sexual purity from 1 Corinthians 6:9, 18; Philippians 4:8–9 and 1 Thessalonians 4:3
- Describe how Christians should use their bodies to glorify God
- Show commitment to avoiding sexual immorality as taught in the Bible

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, read 1 Corinthians 6:9 and 18 and discuss what they teach about sexual purity
- Read Philippians 4:8–9 and Galatians 5:23 and discuss what Christians learn about the mind and self-control
- Write 1 Thessalonians 4:3 on flashcards, display them and recite the Bible text

What does the Bible teach Christians about sexual purity and how to honour God with their bodies?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 120
- Bible
- Flashcard materials
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 122
- Internet access
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality - Values needed to lead a chaste life
Human Sexuality - Review and consolidation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values needed by young people to lead a chaste life
- Debate whether it is possible for a young person to remain chaste before marriage
- Show willingness to apply values of honesty, trust and integrity in maintaining chastity

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Debate on the topic "It is possible for a young person to remain chaste before marriage" selecting proposers and opposers
- Identify and discuss values — honesty, trust, integrity — needed to lead a chaste life and write on flashcards
- Compose a song on "Lord help me overcome temptations" and sing it to the class

How do Christian values of honesty, trust and integrity help young people to maintain chastity?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 124
- Flashcard materials
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 125
- Exercise books
- Peer assessment rubric

- Oral questions - Peer assessment - Observation

Christian Living Today

Christian Marriage and Family - Biblical teachings on marriage and family
Christian Marriage and Family - Requirements of a Christian marriage and biblical teachings on family

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define marriage and family and identify different types of families in Kenya
- Explain the biblical teachings on marriage from Genesis 2:23–24 and Ephesians 5:25–33
- Show appreciation for marriage as a God-ordained institution

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, discuss the meanings of marriage and family and identify different types of families in Kenya
- Interpret pictures of different family types and discuss them
- In groups, read Genesis 2:23–24 and Ephesians 5:25–33 and discuss biblical teachings on marriage; prepare and present a PowerPoint presentation

What does the Bible teach about the institution of marriage and why is it considered sacred?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 127
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 129

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Christian Marriage and Family - Ways Christians promote values before marriage

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain ways through which Christians promote values among young people before marriage
- Identify the values important in marriage and explain why they are needed
- Show willingness to uphold values that prepare one for a stable Christian marriage

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss ways through which Christians promote values among young people before marriage and write on charts
- Read what LION group wrote on how Christians promote values among young people before marriage and add more
- Discuss and write lessons learnt from Pastor Enoch's talk on values important in marriage

How do Christians prepare young people to uphold the values needed for a stable and godly marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 130
- Exercise books
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Christian Marriage and Family - Importance of harmonious family relationships

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain why it is important for marriages and families to have harmonious relationships
- Identify skills young people need to contribute towards stable families
- Appreciate how Christian values of love, respect and forgiveness sustain marriages and families

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search the internet or library on why harmonious relationships in marriage and family are important and present findings
- Discuss skills young people need to contribute to stable families and fill in the provided table
- Write key messages on skills for stable families on charts, present and display in the classroom

Why is it important for marriages and families to maintain harmonious relationships based on Christian values?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 131
- Internet access
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Christian Marriage and Family - Skills for stable families and review

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values that promote harmony in marriages and families
- Apply skills of self-awareness, assertiveness, decision making and problem solving in family settings
- Show commitment to contributing to stable and harmonious families

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play a stable Christian family and record the performance using a digital device
- Compose and recite poems on "God is the centre for stable families"
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and complete the self-assessment table for the sub-strand

What skills and values do young people need to contribute to stable and harmonious Christian families?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 133
- Exercise books
- Peer assessment rubric

- Observation - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Christian Marriage and Family - Review and consolidation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise the key biblical teachings on Christian marriage and family
- Answer review questions on all three concepts of the sub-strand
- Show appreciation for God's plan for marriage, family and harmonious relationships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Prepare a talk on skills young people need to contribute to stable families and present to the Christian Union or Young Christian Students clubs
- Write a report on the experience and present to the class
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and complete the self-assessment table

How do the biblical teachings on Christian marriage and family apply to your life and future as a Christian?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 134
- Exercise books
- Posters

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Types of drugs commonly abused by youth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define alcohol, drugs, substance use and abuse
- Identify drugs commonly abused by the youth in Kenya today including tobacco, miraa, bhang, cocaine and heroin
- Show resolve to avoid all forms of alcohol, drug and substance use

- In pairs, discuss the meanings of alcohol, drugs and substance use and write on charts
- In groups, discuss and list drugs commonly abused by the youth in Kenya and write on charts
- Read a summary of commonly abused drugs written by fellow learners and add more to the list

What are the different types of drugs commonly abused by young people in Kenya today?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 136
- Internet access
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Reasons why young people abuse drugs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify and explain reasons why young people abuse drugs including idleness, peer pressure and media influence
- Discuss how each cause can be addressed in society
- Show awareness of the risks that lead to drug and substance abuse

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss causes of alcohol, drugs and substance use today and write on charts
- Read and discuss the Take Note points on reasons why people today abuse alcohol and drugs
- Narrate experiences of persons who abused drugs and the effects those had on them

What are the main reasons why young people in Kenya today abuse alcohol, drugs and other substances?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 137
- Exercise books
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Effects on individuals and families

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the effects of alcohol, drugs and substance use on individuals including poor health, school dropout and violence
- Explain the effects on families including financial strains, conflicts and divorce
- Show concern for persons affected by alcohol and drug abuse in the community

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search the internet for effects of alcohol and drug abuse on individuals and families and prepare PowerPoint presentations
- Compose a poem on the effects of alcohol, drugs and substance abuse and recite it to the class
- Read the Take Note points on effects on individuals and families and write them in exercise books

How does alcohol, drug and substance abuse destroy individuals and tear families apart?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 138
- Internet access
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Biblical teaching on alcohol and drugs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain what the Bible teaches on alcohol, drug and substance use from Ephesians 5:18; Proverbs 20:1; 1 Corinthians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 6:9–10
- Apply biblical teachings on protecting the body as the temple of God
- Show commitment to honouring God by keeping the body free from alcohol and drugs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, read Ephesians 5:18; Proverbs 20:1; 1 Corinthians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 6:9–10 and discuss what they teach about alcohol and drugs
- Discuss lessons learnt from the Bible verses and write on charts
- Debate the topic "Skills and values are important to avoid alcohol, drug and substance use"

What does the Bible teach about the use of alcohol and drugs and how should Christians respond?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 139
- Bible
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Values and skills to avoid alcohol and drugs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values — obedience, respect, responsibility, diligence and perseverance — needed to avoid alcohol and drugs
- Describe skills — self-awareness, assertiveness, decision making and critical thinking — needed to resist substance abuse
- Embrace values and skills that help in avoiding alcohol, drug and substance use

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss values and skills needed to avoid alcohol, drug and substance use and write in exercise books
- Listen to a resource person who has overcome substance abuse and ask relevant questions
- Reflect on and journal ways to avoid alcohol, drug and substance abuse and write personal commitments

Which values and skills equip a young Christian to resist the temptation of alcohol, drug and substance use?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 141
- Exercise books
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Values and skills to avoid alcohol and drugs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values — obedience, respect, responsibility, diligence and perseverance — needed to avoid alcohol and drugs
- Describe skills — self-awareness, assertiveness, decision making and critical thinking — needed to resist substance abuse
- Embrace values and skills that help in avoiding alcohol, drug and substance use

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss values and skills needed to avoid alcohol, drug and substance use and write in exercise books
- Listen to a resource person who has overcome substance abuse and ask relevant questions
- Reflect on and journal ways to avoid alcohol, drug and substance abuse and write personal commitments

Which values and skills equip a young Christian to resist the temptation of alcohol, drug and substance use?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 141
- Exercise books
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Review and consolidation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise the key concepts on alcohol, drugs and substance use
- Answer peer-assessment questions on the five concepts of the sub-strand
- Show confidence in applying biblical values and skills to live free from alcohol and drugs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Prepare a talk on values and skills needed to avoid alcohol, drugs and substance use for the school health club
- Write main points on a poster and present during school assembly
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and complete the peer-assessment table for all five concepts

How do the lessons learnt about alcohol, drugs and substance use shape your decisions as a young Christian?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 142
- Posters
- Exercise books

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Gambling - Meaning, types of gambling and biblical teachings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define gambling and identify its three types: commercial, sports betting and electronic gaming
- Explain what the Bible teaches on gambling from Proverbs 13:11; 28:20–22 and 1 Timothy 6:9
- Show resolve to avoid gambling as it is contrary to biblical teachings on hard work and contentment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, discuss the meaning and types of gambling and write on charts
- Read Proverbs 13:11; 28:20–22 and 1 Timothy 6:9 and discuss biblical teachings on gambling
- Read the story of Ethan and Jones and answer questions on how gambling destroyed their lives

What does the Bible teach about gambling and why should Christians avoid all forms of it?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 144
- Bible
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Gambling - Causes and effects of gambling on individuals and families

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify causes of gambling in society today
- Explain the physical, mental and financial effects of gambling on individuals and families
- Show concern for those affected by gambling and their families

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search the internet or library for causes of gambling and discuss findings
- Search the internet for effects of gambling on individuals and families and write points on charts
- Role play the effects of gambling on individuals and families and discuss lessons learnt

What are the causes of gambling and how does it destroy the lives of individuals and their families?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 146
- Internet access
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Gambling - Measures to help young people overcome gambling

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe measures taken by Christians and the government to help young people overcome gambling
- Explain what the Bible teaches on overcoming gambling from Proverbs 13:11; 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5 and Galatians 5:22–24
- Show appreciation for the support systems available to those struggling with gambling addiction

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search the internet or library for measures taken by Christians and the government to help young people overcome gambling
- Read Proverbs 13:11; 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5 and Galatians 5:22–24 and discuss what they teach about overcoming gambling
- Listen to a resource person from a recovery centre on negative effects of gambling and ask relevant questions

What measures can Christians and the government take to help young people overcome gambling addiction?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 148
- Bible
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Gambling - Strategies for overcoming gambling and value of gambling-free life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe strategies for overcoming gambling including focusing on goals and replacing gambling with healthy activities
- Explain the value of leading a gambling-free life
- Embrace skills and values that help avoid and overcome gambling

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search the internet for strategies for overcoming gambling and discuss findings with the class
- Discuss and identify the value of a gambling-free life including health, peace and financial wellbeing
- Identify skills and values that help avoid gambling; draw a value tree and place values on different parts of the tree

What strategies can a young Christian use to overcome the temptation and habit of gambling?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 149
- Internet access
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Gambling - Review and consolidation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise key concepts on gambling — meaning, causes, effects and measures to overcome it
- Answer peer-assessment questions on the four concepts of the sub-strand
- Show commitment to living a gambling-free life guided by biblical values

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Prepare a sensitisation talk to the school on meaning, causes, effects and how to help gambling addicts and present during assembly
- Find out gambling activities in the community from parents or guardians and write a report
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and complete the peer-assessment table

How do the lessons learnt about gambling help you to make responsible choices and support others?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 151
- Exercise books
- Peer assessment rubric

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Gambling - End-of-sub-strand activities and transition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply values and skills from the study of gambling to real-life situations
- Consolidate understanding of biblical teachings on contentment and hard work as alternatives to gambling
- Show resolve to live a purposeful life anchored in Christian values

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search the internet and print media for success stories on measures taken to help young people overcome gambling
- Discuss success stories and write points on charts
- Discuss the value of a gambling-free life and write a personal commitment in the exercise book

How does trusting in God and working hard protect a Christian from the temptation to gamble?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 152
- Internet access
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Social Media - Social media platforms used by young people today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define social media platforms and identify those commonly used by young people including Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok and YouTube
- Describe how different social media platforms are used
- Show awareness of both the opportunities and risks associated with social media

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss the meaning of social media platforms and state those they use and write on charts
- Interpret pictures of different social media platform logos and identify them
- Discuss how each platform is used by young people and write short notes in exercise books

What are the social media platforms used by young people today and what are they used for?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 154
- Internet access
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Social Media - Ways of using social media responsibly

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe ways of using social media responsibly
- Identify dangers of chatting or meeting with online strangers
- Show caution and responsibility in personal use of social media platforms

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Aliyah and answer questions on the dangers she faced from chatting with an online stranger
- Sort precautions to exercise when using social media from a given list and write in exercise books
- Interview a resource person from the Cyber-crimes unit on responsible use of social media

What precautions should young people take to use social media responsibly and safely?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 155
- Internet access
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Social Media - Dangers of online strangers and cyberbullying

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify dangers posed by chatting or meeting online strangers including kidnapping, criminal recruitment and drug introduction
- Define cyberbullying and describe ways to respond to it
- Show resolve to protect personal safety and dignity when using social media

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read points on dangers of chatting with online strangers and add more examples
- Discuss ways of responding to cyberbullying including not responding, blocking the bully and telling a trusted adult
- Role play responsible and irresponsible use of social media and discuss lessons learnt

What are the dangers of chatting with online strangers and how should a Christian respond to cyberbullying?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 156
- Exercise books
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Social Media - How social media is misused today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify ways in which social media is misused including cyberbullying, stalking, trolling and spreading fake news
- Explain the negative impact of social media misuse on individuals and families
- Show commitment to avoiding all forms of social media misuse

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss how social media is misused today and prepare a PowerPoint presentation
- Read the Take Note points on ways social media is misused and write in exercise books
- Find out from parents or guardians ways people in the community misuse social media and write a report

In what ways is social media being misused today and what are the consequences for individuals and families?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 159
- Internet access
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Social Media - Christian values to apply when using social media

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify Christian values — love, respect, humility, responsibility and integrity — to apply when using social media
- Explain how each value should be demonstrated in the use of different social media platforms
- Show commitment to applying Christian values and skills in all personal use of social media

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss and fill in the table of Christian values to apply when using social media and how to apply each
- Design posters identifying skills to apply when using social media platforms and display in the classroom
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and complete the peer-assessment table for all five concepts of the sub-strand

How can Christian values of love, respect and integrity guide a young person in responsible use of social media?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 160
- Poster materials
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Peer assessment - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Social Media - Review and consolidation of Strand 6

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise the key concepts from all five sub-strands of Strand 6
- Answer end-of-strand review questions on Christian living today
- Show confidence in applying Christian values across all aspects of Christian living studied in Strand 6

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Complete the progress summary peer-assessment table covering all five concepts of the Social Media sub-strand
- Answer Section A and Section B end-of-strand exercises
- Write a personal letter to a peer giving advice on Christian living based on lessons from Strand 6

How do the lessons from all five sub-strands of Christian Living Today shape you as a responsible and godly young person?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 161
- Exercise books
- Peer assessment rubric

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment