The Church

The Role 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 purpose of spiritual gifts in the church
- Appreciate the role of the Holy Spirit in Christian life

Learners in pairs discuss the roles played by religious leaders and their parents in serving God
-Learners in turns read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and identify the gifts mentioned
-Learners 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?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 138
-Songs
-KLB Visionary pg. 140

Critical thinking and problem solving -Evaluation and decision making -Oral questions

The Church

The Role of the Holy Spirit

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 these values in daily interactions
- Desire to manifest the fruits of the Spirit

Learners discuss how the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit can influence their lives
-Learners identify specific values that come from the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit
-Learners describe how they can apply these values in their daily lives

How can we demonstrate the fruits of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 143

Social cohesion -Oral questions -Written reports -Observation

The Church

The Role of the Holy Spirit

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

- Analyze how spiritual gifts function in the church
- Identify their own spiritual gifts
- Appreciate the role of the gifts of Holy Spirit in his/her life

Learners create charts showing the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit
-Learners discuss practical ways to demonstrate these gifts and fruits in daily life
-Learners pray for the Holy Spirit to work in their lives

How can you grow spiritually through the Holy Spirit?

Good News Bible
-Charts
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 144

Oral questions -Portfolio -Observation schedule -Written reports

The Church

The Role of the Holy Spirit

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

- Analyze how spiritual gifts function in the church
- Identify their own spiritual gifts
- Appreciate the role of the gifts of Holy Spirit in his/her life

Learners create charts showing the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit
-Learners discuss practical ways to demonstrate these gifts and fruits in daily life
-Learners pray for the Holy Spirit to work in their lives

How can you grow spiritually through the Holy Spirit?

Good News Bible
-Charts
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 144

Oral questions -Portfolio -Observation schedule -Written reports

The Church

Power of Intercessory Prayer

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

- Narrate the story of Peter's miraculous rescue from prison
- Explain the concept of intercessory prayer
- Value the power of prayer

Learners in pairs discuss the importance of prayers in their life
-Learners in turns read Acts 12:3-17 about the story of Peter's rescue from prison and narrate what happened
-Learners watch a video on Peter's miraculous rescue

What is the meaning of intercessory prayer?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 145

Learning to learn -Research -Oral questions

The Church

Power of Intercessory Prayer

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

- Explain various ways Christians demonstrate their faith in God
- Practice intercessory prayer for others
- Show willingness to pray for others

Learners in pairs list lessons learnt from this story
-Learners discuss what they have learnt from this story about Peter
-Learners research on different types of prayer from parents/guardians/Sunday/Sabbath teachers and report

How did Peter portray faith in Jesus Christ?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Research notes
-KLB Visionary pg. 148

Human rights and responsibilities -Respect -Oral questions -Written reports

The Church

Power of Intercessory Prayer

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

- Identify activities carried out by Christians to demonstrate faith
- Apply principles of faith in daily Christian living
- Appreciate lessons learnt from Peter's rescue

Learners discuss what inspires them about Peter's rescue by God
-Learners engage in activities that strengthen their faith in Christ
-Learners sing a song related to standing firm in the faith
-Learners brainstorm on activities carried out by Christians to demonstrate their faith in God

How should you demonstrate faith in Jesus Christ?

Good News Bible
-Songs
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 150

Creative skills -Citizenship -Oral questions -Performance assessment

Christian Living

Friendship Formation

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

- Identify qualities to consider in choosing a good friend
- Analyze the influence of friendships on personal development
- Value positive friendships

Learners in pairs make a list of qualities to consider when choosing good friends
-Learners share whether their friends possess the qualities listed
-Learners list behavior that can pose negative influence on young people

How can you avoid negative peer pressure?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 155

Self-efficacy -Critical thinking and problem solving -Oral questions

Christian Living

Friendship Formation

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

- Explain values to consider in choosing friends to avoid negative peer influence
- Demonstrate skills in dealing with peer pressure
- Desire to choose credible friends

Learners in pairs brainstorm on how to avoid negative behavior/peer influence
-Learners in groups discuss how to deal with bullying from unfriendly peers
-Learners read and write Proverbs 22:24-25 on a flash card and state the type of friends to avoid

What values should guide your choice of friends?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 157

Respect -Integrity -Written questions -Observation

Christian Living

Human Sexuality

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

- Identify changes associated with adolescence
- Describe ways to cope with bodily changes
- Accept physical development as a normal part of growth

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

How do you cope with changes in adolescence?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 161

Self-efficacy -Critical thinking and problem solving -Oral questions

Christian Living

Human Sexuality

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

- Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy boy-girl relationships
- Identify consequences of unhealthy relationships
- Value appropriate relationships with the opposite gender

Learners in pairs identify why they should get the right information about themselves as they grow up
-Learners in pairs read 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 and explain lessons learnt from the Bible text
-Learners discuss Christian teachings on how to cope with challenges associated with adolescence stage

Why is it important to have healthy boy-girl relationships?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 163
-KLB Visionary pg. 165

Respect -Human dignity -Written questions -Observation

Christian Living

God the Source of 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 concept of the sanctity of human life
- Appreciate life as a sacred gift from God

Learners brainstorm on the importance of safety and security to human life
-Learners in groups read Genesis 1:27; 9:6 Psalms 49:7-8 and Exodus 20:13 and identify Christian teachings on sacredness of life
-Learners share examples of violation of human life today

Why is human life sacred?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 168

Critical thinking and problem solving -Active listening and communication -Oral questions

Christian Living

God the Source of Life

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

- Identify causes of violation of the right to life
- Analyze how to protect the sanctity of life
- Show commitment to respecting human life

Learners brainstorm on the meaning of right to life and why it should be upheld by all and not be violated
-Learners debate the causes of violation of the right to life
-Learners discuss emotions that can lead to violation of one's life

How will you encourage your classmates to respect the right to life?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 171
-Digital devices
-KLB Visionary pg. 173

Safety and security -Respect -Responsibility -Written questions

Christian Living

Good Health Practices

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

- Explain the meaning of alcohol, substance and drug abuse
- Identify commonly abused substances
- Show interest in maintaining good health

Learners discuss the meaning of alcohol, drug and substance abuse
-Learners in pairs give examples of drugs commonly abused in Kenya today
-Learners read and discuss Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 31:6, Ephesians 5:18

How can you avoid alcohol, drug and substance abuse?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 175

Critical thinking and problem solving -Research -Oral questions

Christian Living

Good Health Practices

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

- Explain reasons why young people engage in alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- Analyze the effects of substance abuse
- Value a lifestyle free from substance abuse

Learners brainstorm the lessons learnt from the Bible texts
-Learners brainstorm on reasons that lead to alcohol, drug and substance abuse among young people
-Learners explain the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse
-Learners watch a video clip on the dangers of alcohol, drug and substance abuse

What are the effects of alcohol and substance abuse?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 177

Citizenship -Health education -Written questions -Oral questions

Christian Living

Good Health Practices

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

- Identify ways of avoiding alcohol, drug and substance abuse
- Demonstrate skills to resist peer pressure related to substance abuse
- Appreciate the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit

Learners in groups discuss how to avoid alcohol, drug and substance abuse
-Learners use flashcards to write sensitization messages of saying No! to alcohol, drugs and substance abuse
-Learners display the messages on the school notice board
-Learners give a brief talk at the school assembly on the effects of alcohol, drug and substance abuse

How can you promote good health practices among your peers?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Notice boards
-KLB Visionary pg. 179

Responsibility -Integrity -Obedience -Presentations -Observation

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media

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

- List social media platforms that are commonly used today
- Analyze the benefits and risks of social media
- Show interest in responsible social media use

Learners in pairs define the term social media
-Learners list social media platforms commonly used today and illustrate their symbols by drawing in their books
-Learners in groups list advantages and disadvantages of social media

Why is integrity important while using social media platforms?

Good News Bible
-Drawing materials
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 181

Communication and collaboration -Critical thinking and problem solving -Oral questions

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media

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

- List social media platforms that are commonly used today
- Analyze the benefits and risks of social media
- Show interest in responsible social media use

Learners in pairs define the term social media
-Learners list social media platforms commonly used today and illustrate their symbols by drawing in their books
-Learners in groups list advantages and disadvantages of social media

Why is integrity important while using social media platforms?

Good News Bible
-Drawing materials
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 181

Communication and collaboration -Critical thinking and problem solving -Oral questions

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media

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

- Debate on the advantages and disadvantages of social media
- Identify strategies to prevent cyberbullying
- Show responsibility when using social media

Learners in groups discuss cyber-bullying and how to protect themselves
-Learners debate on the motion "Social media is ruining children and the youth"
-Learners in pairs discuss safety measures when using social media

How can you protect yourself from cyber-bullying?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 183

Citizenship -Peer pressure resistance -Patriotism -Debates -Presentations

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media

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

- Discuss safety measures to observe when using social media
- Apply digital citizenship principles
- Desire to use social media responsibly as a God-fearing Christian

Learners watch good movies or educative documentaries e.g. Bible Stories
-Learners discuss how to be responsible when using social media
-Learners download a gospel song from YouTube and teach it to their family

How can social media be used positively?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-KLB Visionary pg. 184

Respect -Integrity -Responsibility -Observation -Presentations

Christian Living

Appropriate Use of Social Media

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

- Discuss safety measures to observe when using social media
- Apply digital citizenship principles
- Desire to use social media responsibly as a God-fearing Christian

Learners watch good movies or educative documentaries e.g. Bible Stories
-Learners discuss how to be responsible when using social media
-Learners download a gospel song from YouTube and teach it to their family

How can social media be used positively?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-KLB Visionary pg. 184

Respect -Integrity -Responsibility -Observation -Presentations