The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - The place where Jesus Christ was baptized

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

- Name the place where Jesus Christ was baptized
- Explain what baptism means to Christians
- Show interest in baptism

- Look at pictures of people being baptized
- Discuss how people are baptized in their churches
- Identify River Jordan as the place where Jesus was baptized
- Express understanding of baptism's importance

Why is the baptism of Jesus Christ important to Christians today?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 47
- The Children's Bible
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written exercises

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - The place where Jesus Christ was baptized

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

- Picture read Matthew 3:13-15
- Draw and color Jesus being baptized
- Value the significance of baptism

- Picture read Matthew 3:13-15
- Draw and color Jesus being baptized
- Watch a video clip on the baptism of Jesus
- Express desire to be baptized like Jesus

Where was Jesus baptized?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 48
- The Children's Bible
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices

- Portfolio assessment - Observation schedules - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - The person who baptized Jesus

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

- Identify the person who baptized Jesus Christ
- Recite a poem about John the Baptist
- Appreciate John's role in Jesus' baptism

- Recite a poem about John the Baptist
- Identify John the Baptist as the person who baptized Jesus
- Discuss who baptizes people in their church
- Express respect for John the Baptist's role

Who baptized Jesus Christ?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 49
- The Children's Bible
- Poem scripts
- Pictures

- Performance assessment - Observation schedules - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - The person who baptized Jesus

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

- Explain how Jesus showed humility during His baptism
- Sing baptismal songs
- Show eagerness to practice humility

- Discuss how Jesus showed humility during His baptism
- Sing baptismal songs familiar to them
- Explain what humility means
- Express desire to be humble like Jesus

How did Jesus show that He was humble?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 49
- Song charts
- The Children's Bible
- Digital devices

- Performance assessment - Observation schedules - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Practicing humility while interacting with others

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

- Describe ways of showing humility
- Demonstrate humble behavior
- Value the virtue of humility

- Read about ways of showing humility
- Discuss how to show humility while interacting with others
- Role play showing humility in different situations
- Express commitment to practice humility

How do you show humility while interacting with others?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 50
- Charts
- Pictures
- Flash cards

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Practicing humility while interacting with others

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

- Share experiences of showing humility
- Ask for more information about baptism
- Desire to be humble like Jesus

- Share experiences of showing humility
- Ask parents or guardians about baptism
- Discuss what they learned about baptism
- Express commitment to practicing humility

What did you learn about baptism?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 50
- The Children's Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written exercises

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - How Jesus changed water into wine

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

- Retell how Jesus changed water into wine
- Explain what happens at a wedding
- Appreciate Jesus' first miracle

- Share stories of weddings they have attended
- Picture read John 2:1-10
- Discuss how Jesus changed water into wine
- Express wonder at Jesus' miracle

What happened in Cana of Galilee?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 51
- The Children's Bible
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written exercises

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - How Jesus changed water into wine

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

- Sing a song about Jesus changing water into wine
- Draw and color six jars of water
- Show faith in Jesus' power to perform miracles

- Sing a song about Jesus changing water into wine
- Draw and color six jars of water
- Discuss the significance of this miracle
- Express trust in Jesus' power

What did Jesus change the water into?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 52
- Song charts
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials

- Performance assessment - Portfolio assessment - Observation schedules

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obeying instructions as shown in the wedding at Cana

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

- Explain how the servants obeyed Jesus' instructions
- Describe the benefits of obedience
- Value the importance of obedience

- Discuss how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions
- Explain what could have happened if the servants had disobeyed
- Role play the servants obeying Jesus
- Express commitment to being obedient

How did the servants obey Jesus?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 53
- The Children's Bible
- Pictures
- Charts

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obeying instructions as shown in the wedding at Cana

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

- Share how they obey parents, teachers, and siblings
- Demonstrate ways of showing obedience
- Desire to practice obedience in daily life

- Share how they obey parents, teachers, and siblings
- Demonstrate ways of showing obedience
- Discuss what they pray to God for
- Express commitment to obeying instructions

How do you obey your parents or guardians?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 54
- Pictures
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Simon's mother-in-law - The healing of Simon's mother-in-law

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

- Retell the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Explain how they help classmates in need
- Value helping others in need

- Share experiences of helping others in need
- Act out how they helped someone in need
- Picture read Luke 4:38-39
- Express desire to help others in need

How did Jesus help Simon's mother-in-law?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 55
- The Children's Bible
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Simon's mother-in-law - The healing of Simon's mother-in-law

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

- Arrange pictures based on the miracle sequentially
- Act out the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Show kindness to others like Jesus did

- Arrange pictures based on the miracle sequentially
- Act out the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Discuss how Jesus showed kindness
- Express commitment to being kind to others

How did Jesus heal the mother-in-law of Simon?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 56
- Sequencing pictures
- The Children's Bible
- Digital devices

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Written exercises

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Simon's mother-in-law - Showing gratitude to others as shown by the mother-in-law of Simon

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

- Show gratitude to others as portrayed by Simon's mother-in-law
- Write a thank you note to parents and others
- Appreciate the value of thankfulness

- Discuss how the mother-in-law of Simon showed gratitude
- Write a thank you note to parents and others who help them
- Sing thanksgiving songs
- Express gratitude for help received from others

How did Simon's mother-in-law express gratitude?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 57
- Writing materials
- Song charts
- The Children's Bible

- Portfolio assessment - Performance assessment - Observation schedules

Christian Values

Sharing - Items shared at home as a family

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

- Identify items they share at home as a family
- Explain what sharing means
- Value the importance of sharing with others

- Look at pictures of family members sharing
- Identify items that can be shared at home
- Discuss the meaning of sharing
- Express joy in sharing with others

Why is it important to share with others?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 60
- Pictures
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written exercises

Christian Values

Sharing - Sharing at home and school

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

- Name items they share at home and school
- Sing a song about sharing
- Show willingness to share with others

- In pairs mention items shared at home and school
- Sing a song related to sharing
- Discuss benefits of sharing
- Express commitment to sharing at home and school

What things do you share at school?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 61
- Pictures
- Song charts
- Flash cards

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Christian Values

Sharing - The story of the little boy with two fish and five loaves

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

- Retell the story of the little boy with two fish and five loaves
- Act out the story about sharing
- Appreciate the value of sharing with others

- Watch or listen to the miracle in John 6:1-14
- Act out the story of the boy who shared bread and fish
- Discuss how Jesus blessed the food
- Express admiration for the boy's willingness to share

Who had five loaves of bread and two fish?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 62
- The Children's Bible
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Christian Values

Obedience - Importance of obeying parents

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

- List the importance of obeying parents
- Read Ephesians 6:1-3
- Value the virtue of obedience

- In pairs read Ephesians 6:1-3
- In groups mention why they should obey parents
- Discuss the benefits of obeying parents
- Express commitment to obey parents/guardians

Why should you obey parents?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 67
- The Children's Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written exercises

Christian Values

Obedience - Importance of obeying parents

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

- Say the benefits of obeying parents
- Sing a song on obedience
- Show eagerness to obey parents and elders

- Look at pictures showing obedience
- Discuss the benefits of obeying parents
- Sing songs on obedience
- Memorize Ephesians 6:2-3
- Express desire to obey parents

What happens when you obey your parents or guardians?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 68
- Song charts
- The Children's Bible
- Pictures

- Performance assessment - Observation schedules - Oral questions

Christian Values

Obedience - Practicing obedience at home

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

- Recite a poem about obedience
- Share experiences of obeying parents
- Desire to practice obedience at home

- Recite a poem about obedience
- Share experiences of obeying parents at home
- Play a game about obedience
- Express commitment to practicing obedience

How do you obey your parents or guardians?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 70
- Poem scripts
- Game materials
- Flash cards

- Performance assessment - Observation schedules - Game assessment

Christian Values

Honesty - Telling the truth

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

- State reasons for telling the truth
- Game read Ephesians 4:25
- Value the importance of truthfulness

- Game read Ephesians 4:25
- In groups say why they should always speak the truth
- Arrange words to make a Bible verse
- Express commitment to telling the truth

Why is it good to speak the truth and avoid lies?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 71
- The Children's Bible
- Word cards
- Charts

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Game assessment

Christian Values

Honesty - Telling the truth

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

- Discuss what happens when they tell the truth
- Sing a song on truthfulness
- Show willingness to always tell the truth

- Discuss what happens when they tell the truth
- Sing a song on truthfulness
- Share experiences of telling the truth
- Express joy in being truthful

What happens when you tell the truth?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 73
- Song charts
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Christian Values

Honesty - Stealing is wrong

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

- Explain why stealing is wrong
- Demonstrate honesty by not stealing
- Detest the act of stealing

- Discuss why stealing is wrong
- Read a story about children who stole
- Discuss consequences of stealing
- Express commitment to honesty

Why is it wrong to steal?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 74
- Story books
- Pictures
- Charts

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written exercises

Christian Values

Honesty - Stealing is wrong

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

- Read a story about honesty
- Act out showing honesty
- Show commitment to being honest

- Read a story about honesty
- Act out the story about honesty
- Discuss how to be honest in different situations
- Express desire to practice honesty

What would you have done if you were in the story?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 75
- Story books
- Pictures
- Flash cards

- Performance assessment - Observation schedules - Oral questions

Christian Values

Honesty - Going to school early

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

- Explain benefits of going to school early
- Describe what they do to get to school early
- Value the importance of punctuality

- Discuss what happens when they go to school early
- Share ways to ensure they get to school early
- Tell about a time they went to school early
- Express commitment to punctuality

What happens when you go to school early?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 76
- Pictures
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written exercises

Christian Values

Thankfulness - How I thank my parents or guardians

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

- Mention ways of expressing gratitude to parents or guardians
- Act out thanking parents
- Appreciate the need to be thankful

- Discuss how they thank their parents or guardians
- Act out how they thank parents or guardians
- Share experiences of being thankful
- Express commitment to showing gratitude

How do you thank your parents or guardians?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 77
- Pictures
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Christian Values

Thankfulness - When to thank my parents or guardians

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

- Identify occasions to thank parents
- Recite 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- Develop a habit of expressing gratitude

- Discuss when they thank their parents or guardians
- Look at pictures showing occasions for thankfulness
- Recite 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- Express desire to be thankful

When do you thank your parents or guardians?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 78
- The Children's Bible
- Pictures
- Flash cards

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

Christian Values

Thankfulness - Why I should thank my parents or guardians

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

- Explain reasons for thanking parents or guardians
- Write a thank you card for parents
- Show gratitude to parents and guardians

- Discuss why they should thank their parents or guardians
- Make a thank you card for parents or guardians
- Sing a song about being thankful
- Express gratitude for what parents provide

Why should the children thank their parents?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 80
- Card making materials
- Song charts
- Pictures

- Portfolio assessment - Performance assessment - Observation schedules

The Church

A House of God - The church as a place of worship

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

- Identify the church as a place of worship
- Sing songs of praise to God
- Appreciate the church as God's house

- Look at pictures of churches
- Discuss why people go to church
- Sing songs of praise to God
- Express reverence for the church as God's house

Why do you go to church?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 82
- Pictures
- Song charts
- Digital devices

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

The Church

A House of God - The church as a place of worship

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

- Read Psalms 100:4
- Sing and dance to worship songs
- Show eagerness to go to church

- Read Psalms 100:4
- Sing and dance to "I will enter His gates"
- Identify days they go to church
- Express joy in going to church

On which day do you go to church?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 83
- The Children's Bible
- Song charts
- Digital devices

- Performance assessment - Observation schedules - Written exercises

The Church

A House of God - Respecting the church

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

- Explain how to behave in church
- Demonstrate respectful behavior in church
- Value the importance of respecting the church

- Discuss how they behave while in church
- Read about how people respect the church
- Share ways they respect the church
- Express commitment to respecting the church

How do you behave while in church?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 85
- Pictures
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written exercises

The Church

A House of God - Serving God in church

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

- Explain ways of serving God in church
- Demonstrate serving God through actions
- Show desire to serve God in church

- Discuss how they serve God in church
- Look at pictures of children serving in church
- Act out serving in church
- Express eagerness to serve God

How do you serve God in church?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 87
- Pictures
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation schedules - Performance assessment - Oral questions

The Church

A House of Prayer - Praying to God

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

- Explain why they pray
- Picture read Matthew 21:13
- Value the church as a house of prayer

- Picture read Matthew 21:13
- Discuss why the church is a house of prayer
- Arrange letters to form the word "prayer"
- Express reverence for the church as a place of prayer

Why is it important to pray always?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 89
- The Children's Bible
- Letter cards
- Pictures

- Observation schedules - Game assessment - Oral questions

The Church

A House of Prayer - Praying at different times

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

- Recite simple thanksgiving prayers
- Identify different times for prayer
- Desire to pray always as taught by Jesus Christ

- Compose and recite simple prayers
- Discuss different times for prayer
- Read prayers for morning, afternoon, and evening
- Express commitment to praying at different times

When do you pray?

- Oxford Growing in Christ CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 90
- Prayer scripts
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Performance assessment - Observation schedules - Oral questions