Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Challenges faced by people

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

- Identify different sicknesses and challenges that face human beings
- Discuss how people involve God when they face challenges
- Show interest in learning about God's power to heal

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on different sicknesses/challenges that face them
- Discuss how they involve God when faced with challenges
- Share personal experiences of challenges faced

What are some of the sicknesses or challenges that you face in your life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 44
- Charts showing different challenges
- Pictures of people with various challenges

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus - The healing miracle
Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Demonstrating faith

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

- Read and understand the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Narrate the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Explain what Bartimaeus asked from Jesus

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups read Mark 10:46-52 and make notes
- Answer questions about the healing
- Narrate the healing of blind Bartimaeus

Who was Bartimaeus and what did he ask from Jesus?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 44
- Good News Bible
- Charts showing the story
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Story narration

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Lessons from the healing

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

- Discuss lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Identify how the lessons apply to daily life
- Show appreciation for God's healing power

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss lessons learnt from the healing and share findings with the class
- Use digital devices to search for lessons
- Write down points on charts

What lessons can we learn from the healing of blind Bartimaeus?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 46
- Digital devices
- Charts and markers
- Reference materials

- Group presentations - Written assignments - Peer assessment

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Trusting God in challenges

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

- Apply lessons on trusting God when faced with challenges
- Share personal experiences of exercising faith
- Demonstrate persistence in seeking God's help

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share personal experiences of how they applied faith in difficult situations
- Discuss how to exercise faith in God to overcome challenges
- Practice persistence in prayer

How do you exercise faith in God when faced with challenges?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 47
- Personal testimonies
- Prayer journals
- Inspirational materials

- Self-assessment - Oral presentations - Journal writing

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Appreciating God's healing power
Calming the storm - Understanding storms and challenges

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

- Write prayers for healing
- Visit and pray for sick people
- Appreciate the healing power of God in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Write a prayer on healing and recite it in class
- Visit people who are sick/have challenges within the school
- Encourage and pray for those facing difficulties

How can you appreciate God's healing power in your daily life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 48
- Prayer books
- Sick bay facilities
- Encouragement materials
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 50
- Pictures of storms
- Real life examples
- Charts

- Prayer composition - Practical activities - Observation of visits

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - The miracle of calming the storm

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

- Read and understand the miracle of calming the storm
- Narrate the miracle of calming the storm
- Identify the challenging situation the disciples faced

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Mark 4:35-41 or watch a video on calming the storm
- Narrate the miracle of calming the storm
- Identify and discuss the disciples' challenge

What challenging situation were the disciples facing and how did they overcome it?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 51
- Good News Bible
- Video resources
- Charts showing the story

- Written assignments - Story narration - Video analysis

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - Jesus' power over nature

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

- Explain what shows that Jesus had power over nature
- Describe the reaction of the disciples
- Appreciate Jesus' divine power

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what shows Jesus had power over nature
- Analyze the disciples' reaction during and after the storm
- Reflect on Jesus' divine power

What shows that Jesus had power over nature?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 52
- Good News Bible
- Pictures of Jesus calming storm
- Reference materials

- Oral questions - Written tests - Reflection activities

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - Lessons from the miracle

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm
- Explain how Christians should depend on God
- Apply lessons to overcome challenges in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups outline lessons learnt from the miracle and make notes
- Discuss how Christians should have courage during difficult times
- Brainstorm on other lessons from the story

What lessons can Christians learn from the calming of the storm?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 53
- Charts for group work
- Digital devices
- Reference books

- Group presentations - Written notes - Peer assessment

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - Applying lessons to daily challenges

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

- Identify challenges faced in daily life
- Apply lessons learnt to overcome personal challenges
- Show desire to depend on God when faced with difficulties

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Choose a challenging situation affecting young people and role-play it
- Apply lessons learnt to overcome challenges in daily life
- Complete table on applying lessons to daily life

How can you apply lessons from calming the storm to overcome challenges in your daily life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 54
- Role-play materials
- Tables for completion
- Real life scenarios

- Role-play presentations - Table completion - Self-reflection

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - Applying lessons to daily challenges

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

- Identify challenges faced in daily life
- Apply lessons learnt to overcome personal challenges
- Show desire to depend on God when faced with difficulties

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Choose a challenging situation affecting young people and role-play it
- Apply lessons learnt to overcome challenges in daily life
- Complete table on applying lessons to daily life

How can you apply lessons from calming the storm to overcome challenges in your daily life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 54
- Role-play materials
- Tables for completion
- Real life scenarios

- Role-play presentations - Table completion - Self-reflection

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - Depending on God daily

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

- Compose songs about overcoming storms
- Write personal journals on depending on God
- Demonstrate desire to depend on God in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Compose and sing a song on overcoming storms of life
- Write a personal journal on how they depend on God daily
- Read and meditate on Psalms 91:1-6

How do you depend on God in your day-to-day life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 55
- Song books
- Journal writing materials
- Good News Bible

- Song composition - Journal assessment - Meditation activities

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - Depending on God daily

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

- Compose songs about overcoming storms
- Write personal journals on depending on God
- Demonstrate desire to depend on God in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Compose and sing a song on overcoming storms of life
- Write a personal journal on how they depend on God daily
- Read and meditate on Psalms 91:1-6

How do you depend on God in your day-to-day life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 55
- Song books
- Journal writing materials
- Good News Bible

- Song composition - Journal assessment - Meditation activities

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Understanding paralysis

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

- Explain the meaning of paralysis
- Identify causes of paralysis
- Show empathy for people with paralysis

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of the word paralysis
- Discuss causes and effects of paralysis
- Share experiences related to paralysis

What is the meaning of paralysis and what can cause it?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 56
- Medical charts
- Pictures showing paralysis
- Reference materials

- Brainstorming sessions - Oral questions - Empathy exercises

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - The healing miracle

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

- Read and understand the healing of the paralytic
- Narrate the story of healing the paralytic
- Identify the faith demonstrated by the paralytic and his friends

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and discuss Luke 5:17-26
- Make presentation using charts/posters or PowerPoint slides
- Watch a video on the healing of the paralytic

How did the paralytic man and his friends demonstrate faith?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 57
- Good News Bible
- PowerPoint facilities
- Video resources

- Written assignments - Presentations - Video analysis

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - The healing miracle

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

- Read and understand the healing of the paralytic
- Narrate the story of healing the paralytic
- Identify the faith demonstrated by the paralytic and his friends

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and discuss Luke 5:17-26
- Make presentation using charts/posters or PowerPoint slides
- Watch a video on the healing of the paralytic

How did the paralytic man and his friends demonstrate faith?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 57
- Good News Bible
- PowerPoint facilities
- Video resources

- Written assignments - Presentations - Video analysis

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Jesus' response to faith

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

- Explain what Jesus told the paralytic when He saw his faith
- Describe the immediate healing that occurred
- Appreciate the connection between faith and healing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what Jesus told the paralytic about forgiveness
- Analyze the immediate healing that took place
- Reflect on the relationship between faith and God's response

What did Jesus tell the paralytic when He saw his faith?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 58
- Good News Bible
- Charts showing the dialogue
- Faith testimonies

- Oral questions - Written analysis - Reflection activities

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Lessons from the healing

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic
- Explain the importance of faith in receiving divine healing
- Apply lessons about having faith when facing challenges

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups discuss lessons learnt from the healing
- Analyze the importance of faith in healing
- Share how to apply faith in difficult situations

What lessons can we learn from the healing of the paralytic?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 59
- Group discussion materials
- Charts for lessons
- Faith-building resources

- Group discussions - Lesson outlining - Peer sharing

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Lessons from the healing

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic
- Explain the importance of faith in receiving divine healing
- Apply lessons about having faith when facing challenges

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups discuss lessons learnt from the healing
- Analyze the importance of faith in healing
- Share how to apply faith in difficult situations

What lessons can we learn from the healing of the paralytic?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 59
- Group discussion materials
- Charts for lessons
- Faith-building resources

- Group discussions - Lesson outlining - Peer sharing

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Opposition from Pharisees

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

- Explain what the Pharisees accused Jesus of
- Define the meaning of blasphemy
- Analyze why the Pharisees opposed Jesus' healing ministry

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Buzz on the meaning of the word blasphemy
- Brainstorm on reasons why Pharisees accused Jesus of blasphemy
- Discuss the Pharisees' reaction to the healing

Why did the Pharisees accuse Jesus Christ of blasphemy?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 60
- Dictionary resources
- Charts on Pharisees
- Historical context materials

- Buzz sessions - Written definitions - Analysis activities

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Having faith in challenges

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

- Share personal experiences of praying for healing
- Demonstrate how to have faith when facing challenges
- Apply lessons by trusting God in difficult situations

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs share personal experiences of praying to God for healing
- Discuss how faith helps when facing challenges
- Practice having faith in difficult situations

How does having faith in God help you when faced with challenges?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 60
- Personal testimony materials
- Prayer journals
- Faith-building exercises

- Pair sharing - Personal testimonies - Faith demonstration

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Appreciating God's power over sickness

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

- Write personal reflection journals on God's answered prayers
- Meditate on Isaiah 53:4-5 about healing
- Appreciate God's power over sickness and disease

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Write a personal reflection journal on occasions when God answered prayers
- Read, write on flashcard and meditate on Isaiah 53:4-5
- Reflect on God's power over all diseases

How can you appreciate God's power over sickness and diseases?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 61
- Journal writing materials
- Flashcards
- Good News Bible

- Journal assessment - Meditation activities - Reflection exercises

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Appreciating God's power over sickness

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

- Write personal reflection journals on God's answered prayers
- Meditate on Isaiah 53:4-5 about healing
- Appreciate God's power over sickness and disease

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Write a personal reflection journal on occasions when God answered prayers
- Read, write on flashcard and meditate on Isaiah 53:4-5
- Reflect on God's power over all diseases

How can you appreciate God's power over sickness and diseases?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 61
- Journal writing materials
- Flashcards
- Good News Bible

- Journal assessment - Meditation activities - Reflection exercises

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Demonstrating faith through action

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

- Demonstrate practical ways of showing faith
- Help others who are facing health challenges
- Show commitment to trusting God in all circumstances

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Plan practical ways to help others with health challenges
- Demonstrate faith through caring actions
- Commit to trusting God in all life situations

How can you demonstrate your faith through practical actions?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 61
- Action planning materials
- Community service resources
- Commitment cards

- Practical demonstrations - Action plans - Commitment assessment

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Demonstrating faith through action

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

- Demonstrate practical ways of showing faith
- Help others who are facing health challenges
- Show commitment to trusting God in all circumstances

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Plan practical ways to help others with health challenges
- Demonstrate faith through caring actions
- Commit to trusting God in all life situations

How can you demonstrate your faith through practical actions?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 61
- Action planning materials
- Community service resources
- Commitment cards

- Practical demonstrations - Action plans - Commitment assessment

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Importance of prayer in daily life

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

- Identify the importance of prayer in family life
- Explain how prayer helps in overcoming challenges
- Show appreciation for the role of prayer in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Maria's family and their prayer life
- Discuss the importance of prayer when facing difficulties
- Share how prayer has helped in their own lives

Why should you pray every day?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 62
- Stories of prayerful families
- Personal testimonies
- Charts on prayer benefits

- Story analysis - Oral questions - Personal sharing

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Importance of prayer in daily life

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

- Identify the importance of prayer in family life
- Explain how prayer helps in overcoming challenges
- Show appreciation for the role of prayer in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Maria's family and their prayer life
- Discuss the importance of prayer when facing difficulties
- Share how prayer has helped in their own lives

Why should you pray every day?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 62
- Stories of prayerful families
- Personal testimonies
- Charts on prayer benefits

- Story analysis - Oral questions - Personal sharing

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Forms and ways of prayer

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

- Identify different forms of prayer
- Explain thanksgiving, intercessory, petition and dedication prayers
- Demonstrate different ways of praying to God

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Learn about different forms of prayer (thanksgiving, intercessory, petition, dedication)
- Share how Nkaiseri and Moraa pray to God
- Practice different postures and methods of prayer

How do you pray to God in your daily life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 63
- Prayer charts
- Examples of different prayers
- Prayer posture illustrations

- Prayer demonstrations - Written assignments - Observation of prayer methods

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Having faith when praying

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

- Explain the meaning of faith
- Discuss the importance of having faith when praying
- Apply faith when making requests to God

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of the term 'faith'
- Read Mark 11:22-24 and discuss believing without doubt
- Share experiences of answered prayers through faith

Why should you have faith when praying to God?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 64
- Good News Bible
- Faith testimonies
- Charts on faith and prayer

- Bible reading - Faith discussions - Testimony sharing

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Praying for friends and enemies

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

- Explain Jesus' teaching about praying for enemies
- Demonstrate love by praying for all people
- Show understanding of God's love for both good and bad people

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Matthew 5:44-45 about praying for enemies
- Discuss how God treats both good and bad people
- Make flashcards on praying for friends and enemies

How should we treat our enemies and those who persecute us?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 65
- Good News Bible
- Flashcards
- Examples of praying for enemies

- Bible text analysis - Flashcard creation - Prayer demonstrations

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Praying for friends and enemies

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

- Explain Jesus' teaching about praying for enemies
- Demonstrate love by praying for all people
- Show understanding of God's love for both good and bad people

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Matthew 5:44-45 about praying for enemies
- Discuss how God treats both good and bad people
- Make flashcards on praying for friends and enemies

How should we treat our enemies and those who persecute us?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 65
- Good News Bible
- Flashcards
- Examples of praying for enemies

- Bible text analysis - Flashcard creation - Prayer demonstrations

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Proper ways of praying

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

- Identify warnings against hypocrisy in prayer
- Explain how Christians should pray according to Jesus
- Apply proper attitudes and methods in prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Matthew 6:5-8 about avoiding hypocrisy in prayer
- Discuss praying in private versus public show
- Outline main teachings from the Bible verse

How should we pray according to the Bible text?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 66
- Good News Bible
- Charts on proper prayer attitudes
- Digital presentation materials

- Bible text analysis - Group presentations - Written assignments

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Proper ways of praying

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

- Identify warnings against hypocrisy in prayer
- Explain how Christians should pray according to Jesus
- Apply proper attitudes and methods in prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Matthew 6:5-8 about avoiding hypocrisy in prayer
- Discuss praying in private versus public show
- Outline main teachings from the Bible verse

How should we pray according to the Bible text?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 66
- Good News Bible
- Charts on proper prayer attitudes
- Digital presentation materials

- Bible text analysis - Group presentations - Written assignments

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Applying lessons on prayer

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

- Apply lessons learnt about prayer in daily life
- Journal daily prayer experiences
- Demonstrate desire to have faith whenever they pray

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Apply lessons learnt on prayer by praying to God always
- Journal daily prayer life experiences
- Teach siblings how to pray at home

How do you apply the lessons that you have learnt on prayer?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 67
- Prayer journals
- Home prayer guides
- Application examples

- Journal assessment - Practical application - Home prayer reports

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - God's love for the lost

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

- Describe God's love for sinners and the lost
- Explain the joy when lost items or people are found
- Show understanding of God's caring nature

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Sarah and Joy getting lost in the market
- Discuss what happens when something valuable is lost
- Share experiences of finding lost items

What was Sarah's reaction when she found Joy?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 69
- Stories about lost and found
- Personal experiences
- Pictures of searching

- Story analysis - Experience sharing - Oral questions

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - God's love for the lost

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

- Describe God's love for sinners and the lost
- Explain the joy when lost items or people are found
- Show understanding of God's caring nature

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Sarah and Joy getting lost in the market
- Discuss what happens when something valuable is lost
- Share experiences of finding lost items

What was Sarah's reaction when she found Joy?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 69
- Stories about lost and found
- Personal experiences
- Pictures of searching

- Story analysis - Experience sharing - Oral questions

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - The parable of the lost sheep

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

- Read and understand the parable of the lost sheep
- Narrate the parable of the lost sheep
- Explain the shepherd's response to losing one sheep

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 15:1-7 and make notes on the parable
- Describe God's love for the lost
- Role-play the parable of the lost sheep

How many sheep did the shepherd have and what happened to one of them?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 69
- Good News Bible
- Role-play materials
- Charts showing the parable

- Bible reading - Story narration - Role-play assessment

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Lessons from the parable

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

- Analyze God's love for sinners as outlined in the parable
- Outline lessons learnt from the parable
- Explain how the parable shows God's character

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups outline lessons learnt from the parable of the lost sheep
- Analyze how the parable demonstrates God's love
- Discuss the shepherd's joy at finding the lost sheep

What have you learnt from the parable of the lost sheep?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 70
- Group discussion materials
- Lesson charts
- Analysis guides

- Group discussions - Lesson presentations - Analysis activities

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Lessons from the parable

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

- Analyze God's love for sinners as outlined in the parable
- Outline lessons learnt from the parable
- Explain how the parable shows God's character

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups outline lessons learnt from the parable of the lost sheep
- Analyze how the parable demonstrates God's love
- Discuss the shepherd's joy at finding the lost sheep

What have you learnt from the parable of the lost sheep?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 70
- Group discussion materials
- Lesson charts
- Analysis guides

- Group discussions - Lesson presentations - Analysis activities

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Reaching out to the lost

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

- Identify who are the lost in society
- Take part in reaching out to the lost through mission work
- Plan ways to show God's love to others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on how to reach out to sinners
- Plan class visits to less fortunate people
- Discuss ways to evangelize to the lost

How can you reach out to sinners and evangelize to them?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 71
- Mission work materials
- Community service plans
- Evangelism guides

- Mission planning - Community service - Evangelism discussions

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Exemplifying God's love

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

- Take part in visiting the less fortunate
- Share the love of Christ through practical actions
- Demonstrate God's love by serving all people

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Organize visits to children's homes or less fortunate
- Give items such as clothes, shoes, toys and books
- Share God's love through singing, dancing and praying

How do you show love for the lost as a Christian?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 71
- Items for donation
- Transportation for visits
- Songs and prayer materials

- Practical service - Love demonstrations - Visit reports

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Exemplifying God's love

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

- Take part in visiting the less fortunate
- Share the love of Christ through practical actions
- Demonstrate God's love by serving all people

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Organize visits to children's homes or less fortunate
- Give items such as clothes, shoes, toys and books
- Share God's love through singing, dancing and praying

How do you show love for the lost as a Christian?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 71
- Items for donation
- Transportation for visits
- Songs and prayer materials

- Practical service - Love demonstrations - Visit reports

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - Serving all people with love

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

- Compose songs about God's love for the lost
- Share experiences of having close relationship with God
- Desire to exemplify God's love by serving all people

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Compose and sing songs on God's love for the lost
- Share experiences on close relationship with God
- Plan ongoing service to demonstrate God's love

How can you have a close relationship with God?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 72
- Song composition materials
- Musical instruments
- Relationship guides

- Song composition - Experience sharing - Service planning

The Church

The Holy Spirit - The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost

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

- Explain the meaning of the Day of Pentecost
- Describe what happened on the Day of Pentecost
- Show appreciation for the Holy Spirit's role in Christian life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, brainstorm the meaning of the term 'The Day of Pentecost'
- Sing the song "Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire fall on me"
- Share what they know about the Day of Pentecost
- Read and brainstorm what Mambo and Monica are saying about the Day of Pentecost

How does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost inspire your faith in God?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 74
- Good News Bible
- Audio-visual resources
- Charts/posters

- Oral questions - Observation - Group discussions

The Church

The Holy Spirit - The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost

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

- Read and analyze Acts 2:1-11
- Identify what happened when the Holy Spirit came
- Appreciate the power of the Holy Spirit in enabling believers to speak different languages

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Acts 2:1-11 and answer questions
- Read the story of the Day of Pentecost and discuss what happened
- Identify why the Jews were amazed
- Make notes on the events of the Day of Pentecost

Why were the Jews amazed when they heard the believers speaking in different languages?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 75
- Good News Bible (Acts 2:1-11)
- Digital resources
- Charts/flashcards

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Reading comprehension

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Ways in which Christians exemplify the fruit of the Holy Spirit

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

- Identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23
- List the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit
- Desire to practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Galatians 5:22-23 and identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Count how many fruits of the Holy Spirit there are
- Read the fruits of the Holy Spirit and identify which ones they practice
- Write the fruit of the Holy Spirit on flashcards

Which fruits of the Holy Spirit do you practice in your daily life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 77
- Good News Bible (Galatians 5:22-23)
- Flashcards
- Charts

- Oral questions - Flashcard activities - Self-assessment

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Ways in which Christians exemplify the fruit of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit - Take part in church activities to demonstrate responsibility

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

- Explain how to practice each fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Complete a table showing how to put into practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Demonstrate understanding of applying the fruit of the Holy Spirit in daily situations

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Play a game of picking out the fruit of the Holy Spirit and explain how to practice it
- Complete a table outlining how to put into practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Write a journal on all the fruit of the Holy Spirit and how to practice each
- Display flashcards to classmates

How can you put into practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your daily interactions?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 78
- Flashcards
- Exercise books
- Charts
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 79
- Pictures/photographs
- Audio-visual resources

- Portfolio - Journals - Peer assessment - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Take part in church activities to demonstrate responsibility

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

- Analyze scenarios showing fruit of the Holy Spirit in action
- Apply fruit of the Holy Spirit to solve conflicts
- Appreciate the importance of demonstrating love in mission work

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and analyze the story of Jane helping her friends solve their conflict
- Identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit displayed by Jane
- Discuss which fruit of the Holy Spirit the boys lacked
- Explain how to demonstrate fruit of love in mission work
- Share experiences of mission activities

How can you demonstrate the fruit of love in your mission work?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 80
- Case studies
- Charts
- Pictures

- Written assignments - Case study analysis - Oral questions - Peer assessment

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Christians' responsibility in helping the needy

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

- Identify needy people in the society
- Explain how Christians can help the needy
- Identify values that help in supporting the needy

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the conversation between David, June, Edwin and Becky about helping the needy
- Identify needy people mentioned in the conversation
- List other needy people in society and explain how Christians should help them
- Identify values that can help support the needy

Why should Christians participate in acts of compassion?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 81
- Good News Bible
- Pictures/photographs
- Charts/posters

- Questionnaires - Observation - Group discussions - Oral questions

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Christians' responsibility in helping the needy
Acts of Compassion - Take part in a community service activity in the school neighbourhood

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

- Share experiences of helping the needy
- Identify acts of compassion from pictures
- Analyze biblical teachings on helping the needy

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share experiences on occasions they helped the needy
- Study pictures of people showing acts of compassion
- Make a collage and display in class
- Brainstorm on other ways Christians care and help the needy in society
- Identify acts of compassion being displayed in pictures

How have you personally helped someone in need?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 82
- Pictures/photographs
- Magazines/newspapers
- Charts/posters
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 83
- Good News Bible
- Charts
- Audio-visual resources

- Checklists - Journals - Project work - Authentic tasks

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Take part in a community service activity in the school neighbourhood

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

- Organize and participate in a community service activity
- Write a detailed report of community service visit
- Demonstrate Christ's teaching by helping those in need

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story about visiting Upendo Children's Home
- Identify needy people in class, school or community
- As a class, organize a visit to the needy people in society
- Write a detailed report of visitation including activities done and lessons learnt
- Present report in hard copy or PowerPoint presentation

How can you practice Christ's teaching by helping those in need?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 84
- Digital resources
- PowerPoint
- Notebooks

- Project work - Reports - Presentations - Authentic tasks - Anecdotal records

The Church

Acts of Compassion - Take part in a community service activity in the school neighbourhood

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

- Organize and participate in a community service activity
- Write a detailed report of community service visit
- Demonstrate Christ's teaching by helping those in need

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story about visiting Upendo Children's Home
- Identify needy people in class, school or community
- As a class, organize a visit to the needy people in society
- Write a detailed report of visitation including activities done and lessons learnt
- Present report in hard copy or PowerPoint presentation

How can you practice Christ's teaching by helping those in need?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 84
- Digital resources
- PowerPoint
- Notebooks

- Project work - Reports - Presentations - Authentic tasks - Anecdotal records