The Church

The Early Church: Unity of believers
The Early Church: Activities promoting unity

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

- identify various definitions of unity of believers in the early church
- explain the importance of unity in the church
- desire to promote unity among believers

- In groups discuss why unity is important at school, home and in church
- In pairs, describe various definitions of the term 'Church'
- In pairs read Acts 2:42-47 and list activities that brought unity in the early church

Why is unity important in the church today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 122
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 124

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Church

The Early Church: Strategies for promoting unity

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

- explain strategies used by Christians today to promote unity
- organize charitable activities
- appreciate the importance of unity of believers in our society today

- Organize a charitable activity to contribute towards an orphaned children's home
- Brainstorm on ways of maintaining unity among different communities
- Write a report on charitable activities in the community

How can we promote unity among believers today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 128
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Church

The Lord's Supper: Events during the Last Supper
The Lord's Supper: Significance to Christians

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

- describe the events that took place during the Lord's Supper
- narrate how the Lord's Supper is celebrated in their church
- appreciate the significance of the Lord's Supper

- Discuss how the Lords' supper is organized in their churches
- Sing a relevant song and explain the meaning
- In turns, read Luke 22:14-20 and describe the events mentioned in the text
- Watch a video on the Lord's Supper

Why did Jesus eat the Passover meal with His disciples?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 129
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 131
- Pictures

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Church

The Lord's Supper: Values during celebration

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

- identity the values required during the celebration of Lord's Table/Eucharist today
- explain the meaning of the elements used in the Lord's Supper
- desire to participate in the Lords' supper/Lords table

- Discuss with their parents/guardians or resource person importance of celebrating the Lord's supper and report to class
- Draw and label elements used during the Lord's Supper
- Role play the Last Supper

What values should Christians demonstrate during the Lord's Supper?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 133
- Bible
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Church

The Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit: Fruit of the Holy Spirit

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

- identify the gifts of the Holy Spirit as outlined in the Bible text
- explain the importance of gifts of the Holy Spirit
- desire to use gifts from the Holy Spirit

- In pairs discuss the roles played by religious leaders and their parents in serving God
- In turns read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and identify the gifts mentioned
- In groups discuss why the gifts of the Holy Spirit are important to Christians today

How does the Holy Spirit inspire people to offer service to God and others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 134
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 137
- Song books

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Church

The Holy Spirit: Values from the gifts and fruits

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

- list values which should influence the life of Christians from the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit
- apply the fruit of the Holy Spirit in daily life
- appreciate the role of the gifts of Holy Spirit in his/her life

- Create a poster showing how to apply the fruit of the Holy Spirit in daily life
- Discuss how to develop the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Engage in role play demonstrating the fruit of the Holy Spirit

How can Christians develop the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 139
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Flash cards

- Written Quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

The Church

The Holy Spirit: Applying gifts in service
Intercessory Prayer: Peter's miraculous rescue

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

- identify personal gifts and talents
- explain how to use gifts to serve God and others
- desire to serve God using the Holy Spirit's gifts

- Identify personal gifts and talents
- Discuss how to use gifts in service to God and others
- Create a plan for using personal gifts in church and community service
- Share plans with classmates

How can we use our gifts to serve God and others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 140
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 141

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Church

Intercessory Prayer: Demonstrating faith

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

- explain various ways Christians demonstrate their faith in God
- list lessons learnt from the story of Peter's rescue
- desire to pray for others

- In pairs, list lessons learnt from this story
- Discuss what they have learnt from this story about Peter
- Research on different types of prayer from parents/guardians/Sunday/Sabbath teachers and report

How should you demonstrate faith in Jesus Christ?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 144
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Church
Christian Living

Intercessory Prayer: Standing firm in faith
Friendship Formation: Qualities of a good friend

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

- appreciate lessons learnt from the story of Peter's rescue by doing what is right
- engage in intercessory prayer
- desire to stand firm in faith like Peter

- Discuss what inspires them about Peter's rescue by God
- Engage in activities that strengthen their faith in Christ
- Sing a song related to standing firm in the faith
- Brainstorm on activities carried out by Christians to demonstrate their faith in God

What is the meaning of intercessory prayer?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 146
- Bible
- Song books
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 147
- Pictures

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

Christian Living

Friendship Formation: Avoiding negative influences

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

- explain values to consider in choosing friends to avoid negative peer influence
- identify ways to resist negative peer pressure
- desire to choose credible friends to avoid negative peer influence

- In pairs brainstorm on how to avoid the negative behaviour/peer influence
- In groups, discuss how to deal with bullying from unfriendly peers
- Read and write Proverbs 22:24-25 on a flash card and state the type of friends to avoid
- Discuss values to consider in choosing friends to avoid negative influence

What values should you consider when choosing friends?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 150
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Christian Living

Human Sexuality: Changes in adolescence
Human Sexuality: Healthy boy-girl relationships

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

- identify changes associated with adolescence
- outline how they cope with changes in their bodies
- appreciate the changes happening in their bodies

- In pairs list changes that take place in their bodies at adolescence stage
- Brainstorm on how they cope with changes in their bodies at this stage
- Debate why some sources of information about this age are ungodly and misleading

How do you cope with changes in adolescence?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 154
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 156

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

Human Sexuality: Overcoming unhealthy relationships

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

- discuss how to overcome unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- compose a poem on the need to lead a holy life
- desire to behave responsibly as an adolescent

- Discuss the meaning of unhealthy boy-girl relationship
- Brainstorm on the negative effects of engaging in unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- In pairs discuss how to overcome unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- Compose a poem on the need to lead a holy life and not to engage in sex before marriage

How can we overcome unhealthy boy-girl relationships?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 162
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

Christian Living

God the Source of Life: Christian teachings on life
God the Source of Life: Violation of right to life

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

- discuss Christian teachings on God as the only source of life
- explain the meaning of right to life
- appreciate that life is sacred

- Brainstorm on the importance of safety and security to human life
- In groups, learners read Genesis 1:27; 9:6 Psalms 49:7-8 and Exodus 20:13 and identify Christian teachings on sacredness of life
- Share examples of violation of human life today

Why is human life Sacred?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 163
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 166

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

God the Source of Life: Coping with difficult emotions

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

- explain how to cope with difficult emotions to avoid abuse of the right to life
- identify emotions that can lead to violation of life
- acknowledge that life is sacred and a gift from God

- Discuss emotions that can lead to violation of one's life
- In pairs discuss how to cope with negative emotions
- Compose a poem on the sacredness/sanctity of life using a digital device

How can we cope with difficult emotions?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 168
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Manila papers
- Markers

- Written Quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

Christian Living

Good Health Practices: Alcohol, drug and substance abuse
Good Health Practices: Reasons for and effects of abuse

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

- explain the meaning of alcohol, substance and drug abuse
- list examples of drugs that are abused today
- understand that drug abuse is harmful

- Discuss the meaning of alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- In pairs give examples of drugs commonly abused in Kenya today
- Read and discuss; Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 31:6 Ephesians 5:18
- Brainstorm the lessons learnt from the Bible texts

How can you avoid alcohol, drug and substance abuse?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 169
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 171

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

Good Health Practices: Avoiding alcohol, drug and substance abuse

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

- identify ways of avoiding alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- create awareness about dangers of substance abuse
- appreciate the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit by avoiding alcohol, drugs and substance abuse

- In groups discuss how to avoid alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- Use flashcards to write sensitisation messages of saying No! to alcohol, drugs and substance abuse
- Display the messages on the school notice board
- Give a brief talk at the school assembly on the effects of alcohol, drug and substance abuse

How can you help someone avoid or overcome substance abuse?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 174
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Flash cards

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media: Common social media platforms
Appropriate Use of Social Media: Advantages and disadvantages

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

- list social media platforms that are commonly used today
- explain what social media is
- appreciate the importance of social media in communication

- In pairs define the term social media
- List social media platforms commonly used today and illustrate their symbols by drawing in their books
- Discuss how social media can be used positively

Why is integrity important while using social media platforms?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 175
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 178

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media: Safety measures

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

- discuss safety measures to observe when using social media
- identify dangers of inappropriate social media use
- desire to use social media responsibly as a God fearing Christian

- In pairs discuss safety measures when using social media
- Watch good movies or educative documentaries e.g. Bible Stories
- Create a poster with social media safety tips
- Display the poster in the classroom or school notice board

How can we use social media responsibly?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 181
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric