The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - The story of the birth of Jesus

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

- Retell the birth of Jesus Christ as guided by the scriptures
- Picture read the birth story
- Appreciate the birth of Jesus Christ

- Look at pictures about the birth of Jesus
- In groups, read Luke 2:4-13
- Tell one another the story of the birth of Jesus
- Learn about Jesus' birth in Bethlehem

Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 61
- Bible
- Pictures of Jesus' birth
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Story retelling

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - The story of the birth of Jesus
The birth of Jesus Christ - The parents of Jesus Christ
The birth of Jesus Christ - Dramatizing the birth of Jesus Christ

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

- Fill in blank spaces about Jesus' birth
- Identify the main characters in the birth story
- Value the importance of Jesus' birth

- Fill in blank spaces about Jesus' birth
- Identify Mary and Joseph as Jesus' parents
- Discuss the role of shepherds and angels
- Learn about Jesus being placed in a manger

Who were present at Jesus' birth?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 62
- Bible
- Pictures
- Flash cards
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 63
- Pictures of Mary and Joseph
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 64
- Simple costumes
- Props

- Written exercises - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Expressing the joy of the angels
The birth of Jesus Christ - Participating in Christmas celebrations

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

- Express the joy of the angels through song and dance
- Watch angels worshipping baby Jesus
- Appreciate angels' celebration of Jesus' birth

- Watch a video clip of angels worshipping baby Jesus
- Sing songs related to Luke 2:13-14
- Dance to songs about angels celebrating
- Learn about the angels' announcement

How did the angels celebrate Jesus' birth?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 64
- Video clip
- Songs about angels
- Bible
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 65
- Song lyrics
- Audio recordings
- Christmas carols
- Pictures of Christmas celebrations

- Song performance - Dance participation - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Participating in Christmas celebrations
Jesus Christ in the Temple - The story of Jesus Christ in the Temple

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

- Explain why Jesus' birth is celebrated
- Describe Christmas celebrations
- Show joy in celebrating Jesus' birth

- Discuss why Jesus' birth is important
- Share experiences of Christmas celebrations
- Learn about Jesus as our savior
- Create simple Christmas cards

Why is Jesus' birth important?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 66
- Christmas cards materials
- Pictures
- Bible
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 68
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Pictures of churches

- Craft activities - Oral questions - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - The story of Jesus Christ in the Temple
Jesus Christ in the Temple - Obeying our parents as portrayed by Jesus Christ

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

- Retell the story of Jesus Christ in the Temple
- Read Luke 2:42-49 in turns
- Show interest in Jesus' Temple visit

- Read Luke 2:42-49 in turns
- Retell the story of Jesus in the Temple
- Fill in blank spaces about Jesus in the Temple
- Learn about the Passover festival

Why did Jesus visit the Temple?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 69
- Bible
- Pictures of Jesus in the Temple
- Flash cards
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 70
- Pictures
- Charts

- Story retelling - Scripture reading - Written exercises

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Taking part in Sunday School activities

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

- List activities they engage in at Sunday School
- Identify Sunday School activities
- Desire to attend Sunday School

- Look at pictures of Sunday School activities
- Identify activities in Sunday School
- Learn about various Sunday School activities
- Share experiences from Sunday School

What activities do you do at Sunday School?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 71
- Pictures of Sunday School activities
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Listing activities

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - The place of Jesus' baptism

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

- Name the place where Jesus Christ was baptized
- Mention incidents of baptism they have witnessed
- Show interest in learning about baptism

- Mention incidents of baptism they have witnessed
- In turns picture read Matthew 3:13-15
- Identify the River Jordan as Jesus' baptism site
- Learn about baptism in their churches

Where was Jesus baptized?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 75
- Bible
- Pictures of baptism
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Scripture reading

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - The person who baptized Jesus
Baptism of Jesus Christ - Humility during baptism

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

- Identify the person who baptized Jesus Christ
- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus
- Appreciate the importance of baptism

- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- Identify John the Baptist as the one who baptized Jesus
- In groups draw and color Jesus being baptized
- Learn about John the Baptist

Who baptized Jesus?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 76
- Bible
- Video clip
- Drawing materials
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 77
- Pictures
- Charts

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Baptismal songs

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

- Sing baptismal songs familiar to them
- Express joy through baptismal songs
- Show enthusiasm in singing religious songs

- Sing baptismal songs familiar to them
- Learn new baptismal songs
- Practice singing in groups
- Express joy through songs

What baptismal songs do you know?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 78
- Song lyrics
- Audio recordings
- Musical instruments

- Song performance - Participation - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Importance of baptism
Baptism of Jesus Christ - Symbols of baptism

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

- Explain why baptism is important to Christians
- Discuss the meaning of baptism
- Appreciate the significance of baptism

- Discuss the importance of baptism to Christians
- Learn about baptism as a Christian practice
- Share experiences of baptism ceremonies
- Draw baptism scenes

Why is baptism important to Christians?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 79
- Bible
- Pictures of baptism
- Drawing materials
- Pictures of baptism symbols

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - The miracle of changing water into wine

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

- Retell how Jesus changed water into wine
- Share experiences of weddings attended
- Show interest in Jesus' miracles

- In groups tell a story of a wedding they attended
- Picture read the story in John 2:1-10
- Watch a video clip on the miracle
- Tell the story of changing water into wine

What happened at Cana of Galilee?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 80
- Bible
- Video clip
- Pictures

- Story retelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obedience to instructions
Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Depending on God

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

- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions
- Obey instructions as portrayed in the wedding at Cana
- Value the importance of obedience

- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions
- Discuss the importance of obedience
- Role play the servants following Jesus' instructions
- Learn about obedience to authority

Why should you obey instructions?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 81
- Bible
- Pictures
- Flash cards
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 82
- Song lyrics

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obeying parents and elders

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

- Role play how they obey parents and teachers
- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Desire to be obedient in interactions

- In groups role play obedience to parents and teachers
- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Discuss the importance of obedience
- Learn about respect for elders

How do you show obedience to your parents?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 83
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Flash cards

- Role play assessment - Drawing evaluation - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing Simon's mother-in-law - The healing miracle
Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Watching and retelling the miracle

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

- Retell the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Share experiences of helping those in need
- Appreciate Jesus' power to heal

- Share experiences of helping learners in need
- Role play helping someone in need
- Picture read the miracle in Luke 4:38-39
- Arrange pictures of the miracle sequentially

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

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 87
- Bible
- Pictures of the miracle
- Flash cards
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 88
- Video clip
- Role play props

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture arrangement

The Early Life of Jesus Christ
Christian Values

Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Showing gratitude
Sharing - Items we share

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

- Write a thank you note to parents and helpers
- Show gratitude as portrayed by Simon's mother-in-law
- Value expressing thanks

- Write a thank you note to parents and helpers
- Sing thanksgiving songs to express gratitude
- Discuss how Simon's mother-in-law showed gratitude
- Learn about expressing thanks

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

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 89
- Writing materials
- Song lyrics
- Bible
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 94
- Pictures of items to share
- Real objects

- Written notes - Song performance - Observation

Christian Values

Sharing - The story of the little boy
Sharing - Keeping the environment clean

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
- Watch or listen to the miracle in John 6:1-14
- Appreciate the value of sharing

- Watch or listen to the miracle in John 6:1-14
- Role play the story of the little boy with two fish and five loaves
- Draw and color the two fish and five loaves
- Learn about sharing from the Bible story

What can we learn from the little boy who shared his food?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 95
- Bible
- Video/audio of the story
- Drawing materials
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 96
- Song lyrics
- Cleaning materials

- Story retelling - Role play assessment - Drawing evaluation

Christian Values

Obedience - Importance of obeying parents
Obedience - Practicing obedience at home
Obedience - Exercising obedience in daily life

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

- List the importance of obeying parents
- Read Ephesians 6:1-3 in pairs
- Desire to exercise obedience in day-to-day life

- In pairs read Ephesians 6:1-3
- In groups mention why they should obey parents
- Say the benefits of obeying parents
- Learn biblical teachings on obedience

Why should you obey parents?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 102
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 103
- Song lyrics
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 104
- Role play props
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Scripture reading

Christian Values

Honesty - Reasons for telling the truth
Honesty - Not stealing other people's items
Honesty - Practicing punctuality

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

- State reasons for telling the truth in daily life
- Read Ephesians 4:25
- Value truthfulness in speech

- Game read Ephesians 4:25
- In groups say why they should always speak the truth
- Discuss consequences of lying
- Learn biblical teachings on honesty

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

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 106
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 107
- Role play props
- Song lyrics
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 108
- Clock/watch
- Pictures showing punctuality

- Observation - Oral questions - Scripture reading

Christian Values

Honesty - Being truthful

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

- Practice truthfulness in everyday situations
- Role play scenarios of telling the truth
- Desire to be truthful in daily life

- Role play scenarios of telling the truth
- Draw pictures showing honest actions
- Sing songs about honesty
- Learn about consequences of dishonesty

How can you show honesty every day?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 109
- Role play props
- Drawing materials
- Song lyrics

- Role play assessment - Drawing evaluation - Observation

Christian Values

Thankfulness - Ways of expressing gratitude
Thankfulness - Practicing thankfulness at home
Thankfulness - Being thankful in daily life

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

- Mention ways of expressing gratitude to parents or guardians
- Say why they should thank their parents
- Value showing appreciation

- Say why they should thank their parents
- In pairs share when to thank parents
- Role play how to thank parents
- Learn ways to express gratitude

Why should you thank your parents or guardians?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 117
- Role play props
- Flash cards
- Charts
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 118
- Bible
- Song lyrics
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 119
- Writing materials

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral questions