THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

The Call of the Disciples - Selection and calling (4 lessons)
The Call of the Disciples - Fishers of men

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

-Describe the call of the first disciples as guided by the scripture
-Identify the first four disciples called by Jesus
-Appreciate the immediate response of the disciples

Learners in small groups discuss different roles they play in Church and share in class. They will identify the roles of the disciples of Jesus and how they were called, referring to Mark 1:16-20.

How did the disciples respond to the call of Jesus Christ?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 51
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 52

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The Call of the Disciples - Service in society
The Call of the Disciples - Personal response

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

-Examine how different people are called to serve God today
-Identify different ways of serving God in society
-Appreciate the various forms of service to God

Learners to watch a video clip on the call of the first disciples and discuss observations. They will then identify and list different ways people serve God in their church and community, creating a chart of service opportunities.

How did the disciples respond to the call of Jesus Christ?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 53
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 54

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The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Desert experience (5 lessons)
The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Responding to temptation

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

-Define temptation
-Narrate the temptations Jesus was tempted in the wilderness
-Identify Jesus' response to temptation

Learners to brainstorm in pairs the temptations they face in their daily lives and share with class. They will then read Luke 4:1-13 and retell the story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, focusing on the first temptation of turning stones into bread.

What are temptations?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 55
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 56

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The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Common temptations
The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Overcoming temptation

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

-Identify temptations that Christians face in society today
-Relate Jesus' temptations to daily challenges
-Appreciate the universality of temptation

Learners in pairs to list the temptations that Christians face in their daily lives. They will categorize these temptations and compare them with Jesus' temptations, discussing commonalities and differences. They will watch a video clip on the temptations of Jesus Christ and discuss lessons learned.

How do you overcome temptations as a young person?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 57
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 58

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The Temptations of Jesus Christ - Applying Jesus' example
Miracles of Jesus Christ - The Roman Officer's servant (4 lessons)

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

-Apply lessons from Jesus' temptations to personal life
-Compose a poem about overcoming temptation
-Commit to following Jesus' example in temptation

Learners to recite a poem about temptation and discuss its meaning. They will then compose their own poems or songs about overcoming temptation using Jesus' example, emphasizing the role of Scripture, prayer, and faith in God. They will perform these creative works for the class.

How do you overcome temptations as a young person?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 59
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 60

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Miracles of Jesus Christ - Faith of the Roman officer
Miracles of Jesus Christ - Lessons from the healing

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

-Identify the qualities shown by the Roman officer
-Explain the role of faith in receiving healing
-Value the importance of humility and faith

Learners to discuss in groups the qualities demonstrated by the Roman officer such as faith, humility, and compassion for his servant. They will create a character map of the Roman officer and discuss how these qualities can be applied in their own lives.

How did the Roman officer demonstrate faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 61
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 62

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Miracles of Jesus Christ - Helping the sick
Faith in God - The bleeding woman (4 lessons)

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

-Role play the story of the Roman officer's servant
-Identify ways to help the sick in society
-Desire to help the sick in his/her daily life

Learners to role play the story of the healing of the Roman officer's servant, with different students taking the roles of Jesus, the Roman officer, and others. They will then discuss practical ways they can help the sick in their community and compose a song or poem about helping the sick as Jesus did.

How did the Roman officer demonstrate faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 63
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 65

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Faith in God - Church and government help
Faith in God - Lessons from the healing

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

-Identify different ways the church and government helps the sick in the society
-Recognize medical and spiritual care for the sick
-Value the importance of community support

Learners to discuss in pairs different ways the church and government are helping the sick and share in class. They will research health facilities in their community and create a map or list of resources available to the sick, discussing how these services demonstrate care for the vulnerable.

How did the bleeding woman show faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 66
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 67

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Faith in God - Personal application
Jesus Power over Death - The story of Lazarus (4 lessons)

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

-Role play the miracle of the bleeding woman
-Compose a song about God's healing power
-Appreciate the healing power of Jesus Christ

Learners to role play the miracle of the healing of the bleeding woman, with different students taking the roles of Jesus, the woman, disciples, and the crowd. They will then compose and sing a song about God's healing power, reflecting on how faith can overcome obstacles in their own lives.

How did the bleeding woman show faith in God?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 68
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 70

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Jesus Power over Death - Jesus' compassion
Jesus Power over Death - Lessons from Lazarus

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

-Identify Jesus' compassion in the story
-Explain why Jesus wept
-Appreciate Jesus' human emotions

Learners in small groups to brainstorm on why Jesus wept and the significance of his emotional response. They will discuss Jesus' compassion and how he identified with human suffering, creating a list of ways Jesus showed compassion throughout his ministry.

Why did Jesus say that Lazarus was only asleep?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 71
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 72

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Jesus Power over Death - Role play and creative expression
The Kingdom of God - Hidden treasure parable (4 lessons)

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

-Role play the raising of Lazarus from the dead
-Compose a poem on God's power over death
-Appreciate Jesus' victory over death

Learners to role play the raising of Lazarus from the dead, with different students taking the roles of Jesus, Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and the mourners. They will then compose poems on God's power over death and create posters with the message "Jesus Christ has power over death" for display in class.

Why did Jesus say that Lazarus was only asleep?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 73
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 74

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The Kingdom of God - Understanding the parable
The Kingdom of God - Lessons from the parable

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

-Explain the parable of the hidden treasure
-Interpret the symbolism in the parable
-Value spiritual treasures above material ones

Learners to read in pairs Matthew 13:44-46 and retell the parable of the hidden treasure. They will discuss the meaning of the parable, focusing on the man's joy at finding the treasure and his willingness to sell everything to obtain it, relating this to the supreme value of God's kingdom.

Why is the kingdom of God compared to a treasure?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 75
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 76

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The Kingdom of God - Creative applications

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

-Role play the parable of the hidden treasure
-Compose a song about the value of God's Kingdom
-Desire to live as partakers of the kingdom of God

Learners to role play the parable of the hidden treasure, depicting the discovery, joy, sacrifice, and acquisition of the field. They will then compose and sing songs about the value of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing its supreme worth compared to worldly treasures, and create posters illustrating this value.

Why is the kingdom of God compared to a treasure?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 77

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Attitude towards Wealth - The rich man and Lazarus (4 lessons)
Attitude towards Wealth - The afterlife reality

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

-Describe the parable of the rich man and Lazarus
-Identify the contrasting lifestyles of the characters
-Recognize the consequences of neglecting the poor

Learners in groups to search the internet on how Christians use their resources to support others, and share in class. They will then read in turns Luke 16:19-31 and retell the parable, focusing on the stark contrast between the rich man's luxury and Lazarus' poverty.

How should Christians use their wealth?

Good News Bible
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-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 78
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 79

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Attitude towards Wealth - Lessons from the parable
Attitude towards Wealth - Personal application

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

-Discuss lessons learnt from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus
-Identify proper use of wealth according to the Bible
-Appreciate the importance of sharing resources

Learners to outline lessons from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and discuss their applications today. They will identify key lessons such as the proper use of wealth, responsibility toward the poor, eternal consequences of actions, and the sufficiency of Scripture for guidance.

How should Christians use their wealth?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 80
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 81

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The Apostles' Creed - Definition and meaning (4 lessons)
The Apostles' Creed - Teachings and beliefs

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

-Recite the Apostles' Creed to affirm their Christian faith
-Define the meaning of creed
-Value the importance of faith declarations

Learners to recite the Apostles' Creed together and discuss its purpose. They will explore the meaning of the term "creed" and why Christians have statements of faith, then write the meaning of Apostles' Creed on charts for display in the CRE learning corner.

Why is the Apostles' Creed important to Christians today?

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-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 82
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 83

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The Apostles' Creed - Importance to Christians
The Apostles' Creed - Holy Trinity

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

-Discuss the importance of Apostles' creed to Christians today
-Explain reasons for reciting the creed
-Value unity in shared beliefs

Learners to brainstorm in pairs the reason for the Apostles' Creed in Christianity. They will explore the importance of the creed in providing direction, promoting unity, and affirming common beliefs among Christians across denominations, creating a presentation on the significance of the creed.

Why is the Apostles' Creed important to Christians today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 84
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 85

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Christian Suffering - Paul's teaching (4 lessons)
Christian Suffering - Types of suffering

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

-Explain the teachings of Paul on Christian suffering
-Define Christian suffering
-Appreciate suffering as part of Christian life

Learners to brainstorm in pairs on the suffering they face in their Christian faith. They will then read in turns 2 Corinthians 6:3-7 and discuss Paul's teachings on suffering, identifying key points about the nature and purpose of Christian suffering.

How do Christians cope with challenges they face today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 88
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 89

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Christian Suffering - Values from Paul's teachings
Christian Suffering - Creative expression

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

-Identify values learnt from the teachings of Paul on Christian suffering
-Discuss how values help in facing challenges
-Appreciate values that strengthen faith

Learners to discuss in pairs values learnt from the teachings of Paul on Christian suffering. They will identify and analyze values such as perseverance, patience, hope, and faith that help Christians endure suffering, creating illustrations of how these values apply to different challenging situations.

How do Christians cope with challenges they face today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 90

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Church Unity - Definition and meaning (5 lessons)
Church Unity - Biblical teachings

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

-Explain the meaning of Church unity
-Identify different denominations
-Value diversity within Christianity

Learners to list in pairs the different churches in their communities and share with class. They will brainstorm in small groups the meaning of Church/Christian unity and discuss what constitutes a church and how different denominations relate to one another as part of the universal church.

Why is Church unity important?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 91
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 92

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Church Unity - Practical examples
Church Unity - Benefits for society

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

-Describe practical examples of church unity
-Identify cooperative efforts between churches
-Value collaboration between denominations

Learners to discuss in pairs how Christian unity is demonstrated in the school and community. They will identify ways in which different churches work together in activities such as joint worship services, community projects, or ecumenical organizations, documenting examples from their local community.

Why is Church unity important?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 93
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 94

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Church Unity - Promoting unity
Good citizenship - Definition and qualities (4 lessons)

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

-Compose songs on Christian unity
-Identify ways to promote unity
-Desire to work together with others for Church unity

Learners to compose and sing a song on Christian unity, incorporating biblical themes of oneness in Christ. They will brainstorm practical ways they can promote unity in their school, church, and community, developing an action plan for building bridges between different Christian groups.

Why is Church unity important?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 95
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 92

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Good citizenship - Biblical teaching
Good citizenship - Godly living

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

-Discuss the Biblical teaching on good citizenship
-Interpret key scripture passages
-Appreciate the biblical foundations for civic duty

Learners to read in turns 1 Peter 2:13-17 and outline what the Bible teaches on good citizenship. They will identify other biblical passages related to citizenship and authority, discussing the balance between obeying earthly authorities and remaining faithful to God's higher law.

Why should Christians obey rulers?

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-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 93
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 94

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Good citizenship - Creative expression
Interpersonal relationships - Christian interactions (4 lessons)

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

-Compose a poem on "I am a good citizen"
-Apply citizenship principles to daily life
-Desire to live Godly and morally upright lives

Learners to compose a poem on "I am a good citizen" expressing their understanding of Christian citizenship. They will create posters or presentations illustrating the characteristics of good Christian citizens and how these qualities benefit society, sharing their creations with the class.

How can Christians live godly lives?

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-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 95
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 96

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Interpersonal relationships - Peter's teaching
Interpersonal relationships - Moral values

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

-Analyse Peter's teaching on the relationship among Christians
-Interpret key scripture passages
-Appreciate biblical guidance for relationships

Learners to read in pairs 1 Peter 5:1-11, and outline Peter's teaching on interpersonal relationships among Christians. They will analyze how Peter addresses different groups (elders, young people) and the qualities he encourages for all believers, discussing the relevance of these teachings for today.

How can Christians live together in harmony?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 96
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 97

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Interpersonal relationships - Role play and application

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

-Role play good and bad interpersonal relationships
-Compose poems on relationships
-Desire to live harmoniously with others

Learners to role play good and bad interpersonal relationships, demonstrating scenarios of positive and negative interactions. After each role play, they will discuss what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. They will then compose poems on good interpersonal relationships, reflecting biblical principles and values.

How can Christians live together in harmony?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs Digital devices
-Charts poems
-MENTOR Christian Religious Education Learner's Book page 97

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions