CREATION

WORK: GOD WORKED

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

-Define the word work.
-Interpret the scriptures on work to foster responsibility.
-Desire to exercise responsibility in daily activities.

- Learners to brainstorm on the meaning of the word work.
- Guide learner to discuss how God worked.
- Learners in groups study the Bible to outline the teachings on work.

What is work?

Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 1-4
Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 3-4

Oral questions

CREATION
THE BIBLE
THE BIBLE

VIRTUES RELATED TO CHRISTIAN WORK ETHICS
WORK: CAREER PATHS
WORK: POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS WORK
CHRISTIAN MORAL VALUES: SEXUAL PURITY
CHRISTIAN MORAL VALUES: SEXUAL PURITY

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

-Discuss virtues related to Christian work ethics.
-Define work ethics.
-Desire to exercise virtues related to Christian work ethics.

- In pairs learners to do activity four on page five, discuss the meaning of the term "work ethics".
- In groups, learners read through activity five, page six.

What are Christian work ethics?

Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 5-6
Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 5-7
- Flashcards
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 8-11
Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 12-14
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 16-18
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 16-19

- Oral questions - Written quiz

THE BIBLE

CHRISTIAN MORAL VALUES: FORBIDDEN SEXUAL PRACTICES
CHRISTIAN MORAL VALUES: WAYS TO AVOID BEING LURED INTO FORBIDDEN SEXUAL PRACTICES
CHRISTIAN MORAL VALUES AND LIFE SKILLS THAT FOSTER SEXUAL PURITY
WOMAN JUDGE: DEBORAH
WOMAN JUDGE: DEBORAH

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

-Describe forbidden sexual practices outlined in the Bible.
-Mention sexual behaviors forbidden in society today.
-Desire to live a life free of forbidden sexual practices.

- Work with peers to read Galatians 5:19 and Leviticus 18:5-18, 20:23 and use power point slides or charts to list forbidden sexual practices.
- In groups learners to read what Joel, Grace and Tabitha are saying on page 20-21.

What are forbidden sexual practices?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 19-21
- Good News Bible
- Computer or television
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 14-15
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 24-25
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 25-29
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 30
- Pictures of women in leadership
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 30-31

Oral questions

THE BIBLE

QUALITIES PORTRAYED BY DEBORAH AS A JUDGE IN ISRAEL
JUDGE DEBORAH
JUDGE DEBORAH
KINGS DAVID AND SOLOMON

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

-Read and understand the story of Deborah.
-Analyze qualities portrayed by Deborah as a judge in Israel.
-Appreciate Deborah's leadership qualities.

- Learners in pairs read Judges 4:1-24 and answer the questions.
- Analyze the leadership qualities displayed by Judge Deborah.

How did Deborah portray wisdom as a judge in Israel?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 32-34
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 24
- Crossword puzzle
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 34-36
- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 37
- Family tree diagram

- Observation - Oral question - Written exercise

THE BIBLE

KINGS DAVID AND SOLOMON
KINGS DAVID AND SOLOMON: IMPORTANCE OF DAVID AS A KING IN ISRAEL
QUALITIES OF A GOOD LEADER DERIVED FROM KING DAVID'S LEADERSHIP
ACHIEVEMENTS OF KING SOLOMON
FAILURES OF KING SOLOMON
WAYS IN WHICH KING SOLOMON PORTRAYED WISDOM IN HIS LEADERSHIP

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

-Analyze the importance of David as a king and ancestor of Jesus Christ.
-Explain the relationship between Joseph, David, Abraham and Jesus Christ.
-Desire to belong to family like David.

- Individually learners to list names of members in their family tree.
- Brainstorm the meaning of the word ancestor.
- Conduct a buzz session on king David as an ancestor of Jesus Christ.

Why was King David a man after God's own heart?

- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 37-38
- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 39-40
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 41-43
- Flash cards
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 43-44
- Print resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 44-46
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 46-47

- Observation - Oral question

THE BIBLE
THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

CHOOSING LEADERS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY
KINGS DAVID AND SOLOMON: ASSESSMENT
RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: The Miracle at Nain
RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: Biblical Account
RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: Compassion of Jesus
RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: Showing Compassion

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

-Brainstorm on qualities to consider in choosing leaders at school, church, and the community.
-Outline qualities of a good leader.
-Desire to choose leaders of integrity.

- In groups, learners brainstorm on qualities to consider in choosing leaders at school, church and community and make a presentation using a chat or digital device.

What are the qualities of a good leader?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 46-47
- Charts and digital devices
- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book page 48
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 37
-Good News Bible
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 38
-Digital devices
-Resource materials

- Oral questions - Written expression - Checklist

THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: Hope in Resurrection
RAISING THE WIDOW'S SON: Creative Response
HEALING THE TEN LEPERS: The Miracle Account
HEALING THE TEN LEPERS: Role Play
HEALING THE TEN LEPERS: Lessons from the Miracle

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

-Relate the miracle to the Christian hope in resurrection
-Interpret John 11:25 in relation to resurrection hope
-Appreciate God's power over life and death

-Write John 11:25 on flashcards and meditate on it
-Discuss the connection between this miracle and Christian belief in resurrection

How does this miracle demonstrate God's power over death?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 39
-Flashcards
-Creative materials
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 44
-Good News Bible
-Role play materials
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 45

Written expressions -Oral questions

THE CHURCH

The Early Church: Characteristics of the Early Church
The Early Church: Activities in the Early Church
The Early Church: Miracles performed in the Early Church
The Early Church: Lessons from miracles performed in the Early Church
The Early Church: The story of Paul and Silas
The Early Church: Relevance of Paul and Silas's story to Christians today

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

- discuss the characteristics of the Early Church
- outline activities that promoted unity in the Early Church
- desire to grow spiritually by attending church

- Learners in pairs, take turns to read Acts 2:41-47
- Discuss the characteristics of the Early Church
- Brainstorm on the activities that promoted unity in the Early Church

What are the characteristics of the Early Church?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 91
-Good News Bible
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 92
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 93-94
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 94-95
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 95-96
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 96-97

- Oral questions - Observation

THE CHURCH

The Early Church: Spiritual growth through church attendance
The Early Church: Self-assessment
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Teachings of Jesus Christ on the role of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Role of the Holy Spirit from the Bible
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Identifying the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Meaning of the gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

- identify activities done in church
- describe how these activities promote spiritual growth
- desire to grow spiritually by attending church

- Choose a worship song that is familiar to the class
- Sing the song as a class
- Write and keep a journal on church attendance and activities done

How can you grow spiritually through church attendance?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 98
-A journal
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 99-100
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 101
-Good News Bible
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 101-102
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 102-103
-Digital devices
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 104

- Observation - Checking journal

THE CHURCH
CHRISTIAN LIVING TODAY

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Categorizing the gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Avoiding cults, idol worship and religious extremism
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Using the word of God to discern
Courtship and Marriage: Causes and consequences of early marriages

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

- classify the gifts into their proper categories
- distinguish between the different types of gifts
- appreciate the diversity of spiritual gifts

- In groups, classify the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to their categories (Gifts of Knowledge, Gifts of Power, Gifts of Divine Utterance)
- Share findings with classmates for peer review

How can we classify the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 104-105
-Good News Bible
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 105
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 105-106
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 106-111
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 113-114

- Peer review - Oral questions

CHRISTIAN LIVING TODAY

Courtship and Marriage: Christian approaches to courtship and marriage
Responsible Parenthood: Biblical teachings on responsible parenthood
Responsible Parenthood: Causes of irresponsible parenting
Responsible Parenthood: Avoiding unplanned families
Responsible Parenthood: Values needed to avoid unplanned families
Responsible Parenthood: Role of parents in shaping character

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

- describe moral values and life skills for avoiding early marriage
- explain the importance of courtship before marriage
- value marriage as ordained by God

- In groups, brainstorm on the consequences of early marriages
- Study the moral values and life skills needed to avoid early marriages
- Learn about courtship and its importance before marriage
- Interview a resource person on courtship
- Read Hebrews 13:4 and Matthew 19:4-6 to understand marriage as a sacred institution

Why is courtship important before marriage?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 115-123
-Good News Bible
-Flashcards
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 124-125
-Digital devices
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 126
-Charts or PowerPoint
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 127
-Charts
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 128
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 129-130

- Oral questions - Debate - Observation

CHRISTIAN LIVING TODAY

Responsible Parenthood: Good parenting
Leisure: Different forms of leisure
Leisure: How youths misuse leisure
Leisure: Effects of alcohol, drugs and substance use
Leisure: Moral values and life skills to avoid alcohol and drug abuse
Wealth, Money and Poverty: Christian teachings on wealth and money

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

- demonstrate understanding of good parenting
- create a presentation on good parenting
- value biblical principles of parenting

- Organize in groups and debate on the motion "Parents and guardians play a role in instilling good moral values in children"
- Come up with a play on good parenting
- Role play a skit on parental roles guided by Biblical teachings

How can you practice good parenting as guided by the Bible?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 130-131
-Good News Bible
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 134-135
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 136-137
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 138-139
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 139-142
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 144-148

- Group debate - Role play assessment - Written exercise

CHRISTIAN LIVING TODAY

Wealth, Money and Poverty: Christian teachings on poverty
Wealth, Money and Poverty: Love of money and the Kingdom of God
Wealth, Money and Poverty: Causes and remedies of poverty
Wealth, Money and Poverty: Ethical ways of acquiring wealth
Wealth, Money and Poverty: Establishing a viable business
Wealth, Money and Poverty: Establishing a viable business

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

- describe biblical perspectives on poverty
- explain Christian responsibility toward the poor
- develop empathy for people living in poverty

- In turns, read Proverbs 14:23, Proverbs 31:8-9, Luke 3:11, Luke 4:18
- Discuss the Christian teachings on poverty
- Make notes from the text on Christian teachings on poverty

What does the Bible teach about poverty?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 148-149
-Good News Bible
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 150-151
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 152-153
-Digital devices
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 154-155
-Resource person
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book page 156-157
-Business journal
-Resources for business project

- Oral questions - Written exercise

Creation

Origin and consequences of sin – The meaning of sin according to the Bible
Origin and consequences of sin – The origin of sin from creation accounts
Origin and consequences of sin – Consequences of sin after the fall of man
Origin and consequences of sin – Causes of sin among young people today
Origin and consequences of sin – Moral values and life skills to overcome temptations

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

- Define the term sin according to the Bible
- Discuss the meaning of sin as outlined by Grade 8 learners
- Show interest in understanding biblical teachings about sin

- In pairs brainstorm on the meaning of sin according to the creation accounts and share in class
- Discuss the meaning of sin according to the Bible
- Read learners' definitions of sin and compare with biblical understanding

Why is it important to understand what sin means according to the Bible?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 1
- Good News Bible
- Charts and posters
- Digital resources
- Internet access
- Reference books
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 4
- Charts showing consequences
- Audio-visual resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 6
- Newspapers and magazines
- Case studies
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 7
- Flipchart paper
- Markers

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussions

Creation

Origin and consequences of sin – Prayer to overcome temptations
God's plan for redemption – How God demonstrated His love after the fall
God's plan for redemption – God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ
God's plan for redemption – Importance of redemption after the fall
God's plan for redemption – Taking part in sharing God's love with others

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

- Pray to God to overcome temptations in day-to-day life
- Write personal prayers for strength
- Desire to depend on God when facing temptations

- Make a prayer to God every day for grace to overcome temptations
- Write a prayer to God to overcome temptations in daily life
- Pray with classmates

Why should we pray to God when faced with tempting situations?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 9
- Prayer books
- Good News Bible
- Journals
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 10
- Pictures and photographs
- Audio-visual resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 11
- Charts comparing prophecies
- Reference books
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 12
- Charts and posters
- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 13
- Items for the needy
- Transport arrangements
- Cameras for documentation

- Prayer sessions - Written prayers - Self-assessment

Creation
The Bible

God's plan for redemption – Acts of mercy in the community
God's plan for redemption – Appreciating God's saving grace
Faith and God's promises – The background to the call of Abraham

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

- Practice acts of mercy in the community
- Explain the seven acts of mercy
- Show willingness to help the less fortunate

- Visit Mr. Makamu and his wife as described in the book
- Practice feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick
- Write sensitization messages on God's love and plan of salvation

Why is sharing the love of God with others important?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 14
- Food items
- Clothing
- Cleaning materials
- Water containers
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 15
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Musical instruments
- Reflection journals
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 18
- Maps showing Abraham's journey
- Digital resources

- Community service - Observation - Reflection journals

The Bible

Faith and God's promises – The meaning of faith
Faith and God's promises – Ways Abraham demonstrated faith in God

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

- Explain the meaning of faith according to Hebrews 11:1
- Discuss why Abraham is called the Father of Faith
- Demonstrate understanding of faith as trust in God

- In pairs brainstorm and share the meaning of the word 'faith'
- Read Hebrews 11:1-6 and make notes
- Share experiences of how they exercise faith in God

What does it mean to have faith in God?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 20
- Good News Bible
- Charts on faith
- Reference books
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 19
- Charts showing Abraham's faith
- Audio-visual resources

- Oral questions - Written notes - Personal sharing

The Bible

Faith and God's promises – Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac
Faith and God's promises – God's promises to Abraham
Faith and God's promises – Applying God's promises in daily life

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

- Describe how God tested Abraham's faith at Mt. Moriah
- Explain Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac
- Appreciate the depth of Abraham's faith

- Read Genesis 22:1-14 on God testing Abraham
- In groups role-play how God tested Abraham's faith
- Discuss what this teaches about faith and obedience

How did God test Abraham's faith and what can we learn?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 21
- Good News Bible
- Props for role-play
- Digital devices for recording
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 22
- Charts listing promises
- Flipchart paper
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 24
- Journals
- Personal testimonies

- Role-play presentations - Oral questions - Peer assessment

The Bible

Abrahamic covenant – The meaning of covenant
Abrahamic covenant – God's covenant with Abraham
Abrahamic covenant – Modern covenants and their importance

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

- Discuss the meaning of the term 'covenant'
- Identify elements that define a covenant
- Show understanding of agreements and commitments

- In pairs brainstorm on meaning of covenant and share findings
- Read story of school and bus owner making agreement
- Discuss elements that define a covenant

What is a covenant and what makes it binding?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 26
- Good News Bible
- Examples of modern contracts
- Charts on covenant elements
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 27
- PowerPoint slides
- Video clips
- Digital devices
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 28
- Examples of certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Employment contracts

- Written definitions - Oral questions - Group discussions

The Bible

Abrahamic covenant – Characteristics of ungodly covenants
Abrahamic covenant – Resisting ungodly covenants
Abrahamic covenant – Importance of God's covenant with Abraham

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

- Evaluate characteristics of ungodly covenants today
- Identify warning signs of harmful agreements
- Show commitment to avoiding ungodly covenants

- Read story of Kim and the 'Wazito Group'
- Brainstorm on characteristics of ungodly covenants
- Discuss how to distinguish godly from ungodly covenants

How can you identify and avoid ungodly covenants?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 30
- Good News Bible
- Case studies
- Charts on warning signs
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 31
- Examples of resistance
- Motivational posters
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 32
- Charts and posters
- Reference materials

- Group discussions - Written analysis - Role-play scenarios

The Bible

Abrahamic covenant – Circumcision as sign of covenant
Abrahamic covenant – Applying faith in difficult situations
Leadership in Israel: Saul – Reasons for kingship in Israel

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

- Analyze the importance of circumcision to Abraham and descendants
- Explain circumcision as sign of covenant
- Show understanding of covenant symbols

- Read Genesis 17:1-14 and make notes
- Discuss importance of circumcision to Abraham
- Explain circumcision as everlasting sign of covenant

What was the significance of circumcision in Abraham's covenant?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 33
- Good News Bible
- Charts on covenant signs
- Cultural materials
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 34
- Personal testimonies
- Journals
- Charts on leadership
- Case studies

- Written notes - Oral questions - Cultural discussions

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Saul – Reasons against kingship according to Samuel
Leadership in Israel: Saul – King Saul's anointing and early reign
Leadership in Israel: Saul – King Saul's failures and disobedience

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

- Examine reasons against kingship according to Prophet Samuel
- Explain warnings given to Israelites
- Show understanding of consequences of rejecting God's leadership

- Read 1 Samuel 8:10-20 and outline reasons against kingship
- Conduct internet search on reasons against kingship
- Discuss Samuel's warnings to the people

What warnings did Prophet Samuel give about having a king?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 36
- Good News Bible
- Internet access
- Library resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 37
- Pictures of anointing
- Historical references
- Case studies
- Charts on failures

- Research assignments - Written outlines - Class presentations

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Saul – Consequences of Saul's failures
Leadership in Israel: Saul – Lessons from King Saul's failures

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

- Examine the consequences of King Saul's failures
- Explain why God rejected Saul as king
- Show understanding of accountability in leadership

- Discuss consequences of King Saul's failures
- Read about God's rejection of Saul
- Examine how Saul's disobedience led to his downfall

What were the consequences of King Saul's disobedience?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 38
- Good News Bible
- Charts on consequences
- Historical references
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 39
- Poem cards
- Leadership examples

- Written assignments - Oral discussions - Cause-effect analysis

The Bible
Miracles of Jesus Christ
Miracles of Jesus Christ
Miracles of Jesus Christ
Miracles of Jesus Christ
Miracles of Jesus Christ

Leadership in Israel: Saul – Becoming God-fearing leaders
Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Challenges faced by people
Healing of blind Bartimaeus - The healing miracle
Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Demonstrating faith
Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Lessons from the healing
Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Trusting God in challenges

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

- Desire to be God-fearing leaders at home, school and community
- Write leadership journals tracking godly practices
- Demonstrate commitment to serving others faithfully

- Write journal on exercising leadership at home, school and community
- Study Harry's weekly leadership journal
- Share leadership practices with parents and guardians

How can you be a God-fearing leader in your daily life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 40
- Leadership journals
- Good News Bible
- Feedback forms
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 44
- Charts showing different challenges
- Pictures of people with various challenges
- Charts showing the story
- Digital resources
- Reference books
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 46
- Digital devices
- Charts and markers
- Reference materials
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 47
- Personal testimonies
- Prayer journals
- Inspirational materials

- Journal writing - Self-assessment - Peer feedback

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus - Appreciating God's healing power
Calming the storm - Understanding storms and challenges
Calming the storm - The miracle of calming the storm
Calming the storm - Jesus' power over nature
Calming the storm - Lessons from the miracle

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

- 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
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 51
- Good News Bible
- Video resources
- Charts showing the story
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 52
- Pictures of Jesus calming storm
- Reference materials
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 53
- Charts for group work
- Digital devices
- Reference books

- Prayer composition - Practical activities - Observation of visits

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm - Applying lessons to daily challenges
Calming the storm - Depending on God daily

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

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

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

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Understanding paralysis
Healing of the paralytic - The healing miracle
Healing of the paralytic - Jesus' response to faith

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

- 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
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 57
- Good News Bible
- PowerPoint facilities
- Video resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 58
- Charts showing the dialogue
- Faith testimonies

- Brainstorming sessions - Oral questions - Empathy exercises

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Lessons from the healing
Healing of the paralytic - Opposition from Pharisees
Healing of the paralytic - Having faith in challenges

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 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
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 60
- Dictionary resources
- Charts on Pharisees
- Historical context materials
- Personal testimony materials
- Prayer journals
- Faith-building exercises

- Group discussions - Lesson outlining - Peer sharing

Miracles of Jesus Christ
Teachings of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic - Appreciating God's power over sickness
Healing of the paralytic - Demonstrating faith through action
Teaching on prayer - Importance of prayer in daily life

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

- 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
- Action planning materials
- Community service resources
- Commitment cards
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 62
- Stories of prayerful families
- Personal testimonies
- Charts on prayer benefits

- Journal assessment - Meditation activities - Reflection exercises

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Forms and ways of prayer
Teaching on prayer - Having faith when praying
Teaching on prayer - Praying for friends and enemies

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

- 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
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 64
- Good News Bible
- Faith testimonies
- Charts on faith and prayer
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 65
- Flashcards
- Examples of praying for enemies

- Prayer demonstrations - Written assignments - Observation of prayer methods

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer - Proper ways of praying
Teaching on prayer - Applying lessons on prayer
The lost sheep - God's love for the lost

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

- 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
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 67
- Prayer journals
- Home prayer guides
- Application examples
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 69
- Stories about lost and found
- Personal experiences
- Pictures of searching

- Bible text analysis - Group presentations - Written assignments

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The lost sheep - The parable of the lost sheep
The lost sheep - Lessons from the parable

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

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

- Bible reading - Story narration - Role-play assessment

Teachings of Jesus Christ
The Church

The lost sheep - Reaching out to the lost
The lost sheep - Exemplifying God's love
The lost sheep - Serving all people with love
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:

- 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

- 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
- Items for donation
- Transportation for visits
- Songs and prayer materials
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 72
- Song composition materials
- Musical instruments
- Relationship guides
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 74
- Good News Bible
- Audio-visual resources
- Charts/posters

- Mission planning - Community service - Evangelism discussions

The Church

The Holy Spirit - The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit - Ways in which Christians exemplify the fruit of the Holy Spirit
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
The Holy Spirit - Take part in church activities to demonstrate responsibility
Acts of Compassion - Christians' responsibility in helping the needy

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

- 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
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 77
- Good News Bible (Galatians 5:22-23)
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 78
- Exercise books
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 79
- Pictures/photographs
- Audio-visual resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 80
- Case studies
- Pictures
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 81
- Good News Bible
- Charts/posters

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Reading comprehension

The Church
Christian Living Today

Acts of Compassion - Christians' responsibility in helping the needy
Acts of Compassion - Take part in a community service activity in the school neighbourhood
Acts of Compassion - Take part in a community service activity in the school neighbourhood
Family Relationships - Roles of different members of a family

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

- 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
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 84
- Digital resources
- PowerPoint
- Notebooks
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 86
- Charts/flashcards

- Checklists - Journals - Project work - Authentic tasks

Christian Living Today

Family Relationships - Healthy family relationships and causes of conflicts
Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Forms of sexual abuse and how to avoid them

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

- Identify practices of healthy family relationships
- Identify causes of conflicts in families today
- Examine Christian teachings on healthy family relationships from Bible texts

- In groups discuss practices of a healthy family
- Debate on the causes of conflicts in families today
- Read the story of Fundi's family and identify causes of conflicts
- Read and discuss Ephesians 6:1-4, Exodus 20:12, Colossians 3:20
- Discuss solutions to family conflicts

What are the main causes of conflicts in families today and how can they be resolved?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 88
- Good News Bible
- Case studies
- Charts/posters
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 93
- PowerPoint slides

- Authentic tasks - Group discussions - Written assignments - Oral questions

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Reporting sexual abuse and understanding defilement
Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls
Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour

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

- Identify ways and places to report cases of sexual abuse
- Explain what to do in case of defilement
- Understand the importance of seeking medical treatment and counselling after defilement

- Write down ways of reporting sexual abuse
- Identify where to report cases of sexual abuse
- Read the conversation with Mrs. Mukami, the Child Protection Officer
- Discuss what a victim of defilement should do
- Understand the importance of seeking medical treatment and counselling

Where and how should you report cases of sexual abuse?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 95
- Guest speakers
- Charts/posters
- Audio-visual resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 96
- Case studies
- Newspapers/magazines
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 97
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards

- Question and answers - Role play - Oral discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Values and life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Choosing to live responsibly as guided by the word of God
Sacredness of Life - Meaning of sacredness of life as guided by the Bible

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

- Read and reflect on Bible texts about sexual purity
- Discuss values and life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Choose to live responsibly as guided by the word of God

- Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
- Write Bible texts on flashcards and outline lessons learnt
- Identify values needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Discuss life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Create sensitisation messages on importance of responsible behaviour

How can you apply biblical teachings to live responsibly as a youth?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 99
- Good News Bible
- Flashcards
- Charts/posters
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 101
- Exercise books
- Charts
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 103
- Pictures/photographs

- Anecdotal records - Authentic tasks - Journals - Debates

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - How the right to life is violated today
Sacredness of Life - Causes of suicide in society today
Sacredness of Life - Causes of abortion among youth today

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

- Discuss how the right to life is violated today
- Read and analyze Bible texts about the sanctity of life
- Explain why killing is morally wrong

- Read Bible texts: Genesis 4:10-11, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 35:11-12
- Identify lessons learnt from the Bible texts
- Discuss why God punished Cain
- Explain why killing is morally wrong
- Discuss consequences of murder to families and communities

How does the Bible teach us about the sanctity of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 104
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Case studies
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 106
- Charts/posters
- Audio-visual resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 107
- Newspapers/magazines
- Legal documents

- Anecdotal records - Bible reading - Group discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Biblical teachings on the value of life and consequences of violating right to life
Sacredness of Life - Values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life
Bullying - Meaning and forms of bullying

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

- Read and analyze Bible texts about the value of life
- Understand that children are gifts from God
- Analyze consequences of violating the right to life through abortion

- Debate on the topic 'abortion is a sin'
- Read Bible texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 139:13-15, Proverbs 6:16-17
- Write lessons learnt from each Bible text
- Understand that God chose us before giving us life
- Discuss consequences of abortion to individuals and families

What does the Bible teach us about the value of unborn life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 108
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Exercise books
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 109
- Charts/posters
- Stories/case studies
- Poems
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 111
- Case studies
- Pictures/photographs

- Debate participation - Bible study - Written reflections - Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Causes of bullying at school and in the community
Bullying - Effects of bullying on individuals and families
Bullying - Biblical teachings on peaceful coexistence

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

- Identify causes of bullying at school and in the community
- Analyze reasons why young people bully others
- Understand factors that contribute to bullying behavior

- In groups discuss reasons why young people bully others or dislike others
- Learn about causes like physical differences, religious differences, revenge
- Discuss poor administration and different personalities as causes
- Identify socio-cultural differences as causes of bullying in community
- Write points on charts and display in class

What are the main causes of bullying in schools and communities?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 112
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Audio-visual resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 113
- Experience sharing
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Exercise books

- Group discussions - Charts creation - Written assignments - Presentations

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Values needed for peaceful coexistence
Bullying - Modeling the value of love in interactions with others

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

- Discuss values needed to coexist peacefully at home, school and community
- Use values like peace, love, perseverance, humility to construct sentences
- Brainstorm on ways to report bullying

- Use words like peace, love, perseverance, humility, respect, fairness to construct sentences
- Write down other values needed to coexist peacefully
- In pairs discuss ways and whom to report to in case of bullying
- Brainstorm on values needed to coexist peacefully with people
- Practice applying values in daily interactions

What values do you need to coexist peacefully with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 115
- Word cards
- Charts/posters
- Exercise books
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 116
- Song composition materials
- Musical instruments

- Sentence construction - Value application - Pair discussions - Written exercises

Christian Living Today

Work, Talents and Abilities - Identifying God-given talents, gifts and abilities
Work, Talents and Abilities - Taking part in activities to nurture talents
Work, Talents and Abilities - Lessons from the parable of talents

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

- Define talents, gifts and abilities
- Identify their God-given talents, gifts and abilities
- Understand that all talents come from God

- Brainstorm on what they enjoy doing at home, school and community
- Read what Emma, Ruth and other learners say about their talents
- Share what they enjoy doing at home, school and community
- Learn definitions of talent, gifts and abilities
- Identify ways to discover their talents

How do you discover your talents, gifts and abilities?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 118
- Experience sharing
- Charts/posters
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 120
- Performance materials
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 121
- Good News Bible (Matthew 25:14-30)
- Story illustrations

- Question and answers - Rating scales - Anecdotal records - Journals

Christian Living Today

Work, Talents and Abilities - Originating income-generating enterprises
Leisure - Meaning of leisure and ways of using free time
Leisure - Reasons for misuse of leisure and consequences
Leisure - Biblical teachings on leisure and constructive use of free time
Leisure - Applying lessons learnt by using leisure time responsibly

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

- Brainstorm income-generating ideas suitable for young people
- Originate an income-generating enterprise to enhance financial literacy
- Consider factors like skills, resources, time and practicability

- Discuss income-generating ideas they can invest in as young people
- Consider factors like skills required, resources, time and practicability
- Read about Grade 8 learners' projects: making cakes, rearing rabbits, growing vegetables
- Write down income-generating ideas on charts
- Discuss ideas with teacher for guidance

What income-generating activities can you engage in to develop financial literacy?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 123
- Project planning materials
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 127
- Poems
- Pictures/photographs
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 129
- Flashcards
- Audio-visual resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 131
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 132
- Design materials

- Project planning - Group discussions - Idea presentations - Written proposals