The Life of Jesus Christ

John the Baptist

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

- Explain the teachings of John the Baptist as a forerunner of the Messiah
- Identify the message of repentance in John's preaching
- Appreciate the role of John in preparing for Jesus' ministry

Learners list the causes of social injustices in the society today
-Learners read Luke 3:3 and explain the teachings from the text
-Learners brainstorm on the meaning of baptism of repentance

What values should guide Christian living?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Digital devices
-KLB Visionary pg. 84

Oral questions -Portfolio -Observation schedule -Written quizzes

The Life of Jesus Christ

John the Baptist

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the teachings of John the Baptist
- Apply the values taught by John in their daily lives
- Show willingness to practice social justice

Learners in turns read Luke 3:9-14 and list instructions given to the crowds by John the Baptist
-Learners list values learnt from the teachings of John the Baptist
-Learners say how they practice the values mentioned in the Bible text

How did John the Baptist prepare people for the coming of Jesus?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 85

Written quizzes -Question and answer -Checklists -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Baptism of Jesus Christ

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

- Outline the events that took place during the baptism of Jesus Christ
- Describe the significance of Jesus' baptism
- Value the importance of baptism in Christian life

Learners in pairs state the meaning of baptism and report to the class
-Learners share their own experiences of baptism
-Learners in pairs read Luke 3:21-22

Why was Jesus Christ baptized?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Digital devices
-KLB Visionary pg. 87

Aural oral -Projects -Journals -Written quizzes

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Baptism of Jesus Christ

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

- State the importance of Baptism in the life of a Christian
- Analyze how baptism connects believers to Christ
- Show appreciation for the sacrament of baptism

Learners in groups identify the key events that took place during the baptism of Jesus Christ
-Learners draw a picture on the events that took place during the Baptism of Jesus Christ
-Learners in groups discuss the importance of baptism in the life of a Christian

What is the importance of baptism in the life of a Christian?

Good News Bible
-Drawing materials
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 89

Portfolio -Profiles -Written questions -Assessment rubric

The Life of Jesus Christ

God's Power over Nature

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

- Narrate the miracle of calming the storm as guided by the scriptures
- Analyze how Jesus demonstrated power over nature
- Trust in God's power during challenging times

Learners in pairs brainstorm on challenges they face in day-to-day life
-Learners read and narrate the miracle in Mark 4:35-39
-Learners watch a video clip on Jesus calming the storm

Why did Jesus calm the storm?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 91

Portfolio -Profiles -Written questions -Assessment rubric

The Life of Jesus Christ

God's Power over Nature

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

- Explain challenges faced by Christians today
- Apply lessons from the miracle to overcome life challenges
- Desire to depend on God to overcome daily challenges

Learners discuss how Jesus Christ showed power over nature
-Learners list lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm
-Learners sing a song about Jesus calming the storm
-Learners write a poem on God's power over nature

How did God show power over nature?

Good News Bible
-Songs
-Writing materials
-KLB Visionary pg. 94

Portfolio -Profiles -Written questions -Assessment rubric

The Life of Jesus Christ

Compassion for the Needy

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

- Describe the story of feeding of the four thousand men
- Identify Jesus' compassion for the hungry crowd
- Value the importance of showing compassion to others

Learners brainstorm on reasons why Christians help those who are affected by disasters
-Learners in groups read Matthew 15:32-38 and retell the story of feeding the four thousand
-Learners watch a video clip on the feeding of the four thousand

How did Jesus Christ show compassion to others?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 96

Observation schedules -Written quizzes -Question and answer

The Life of Jesus Christ

Compassion for the Needy

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

- Explain ways Christians show compassion to the needy in the society
- Demonstrate kindness to those in need
- Show willingness to help those in challenging situations

Learners in groups discuss and summarize lessons learnt from the miracle
-Learners draw pictures on the miracle of feeding the four thousand
-Learners in groups list ways of showing kindness to the needy

Why should Christians help those in need?

Good News Bible
-Drawing materials
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 98

Written quizzes -Question and answer -Checklists -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Power of Jesus Christ Over Life

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

- Describe the miracle of healing the paralyzed man
- Identify Jesus' power to heal and forgive sins
- Trust in Jesus' healing power

Learners share experiences of challenges they have faced in life
-Learners brainstorm on the importance of depending on God when faced with challenges such as sickness and disease
-Learners in pairs read the story in Mark 2:1-5 and retell the miracle

Why was the paralyzed man brought to Jesus?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-KLB Visionary pg. 101

Oral questions -Portfolio -Written quizzes

The Life of Jesus Christ

Power of Jesus Christ Over Life

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

- Explain lessons learnt from the healing of the paralyzed man
- Apply faith principles in facing personal challenges
- Desire to pray to God when faced with difficult situations

Learners watch a video clip on Jesus healing the paralytic man
-Learners in groups discuss lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic man
-Learners compose and sing a song on the healing power of God

How can we demonstrate faith in Jesus Christ?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Songs
-KLB Visionary pg. 103

Written quizzes -Question and answer -Checklists -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Power of Jesus Christ Over Life

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

- Explain lessons learnt from the healing of the paralyzed man
- Apply faith principles in facing personal challenges
- Desire to pray to God when faced with difficult situations

Learners watch a video clip on Jesus healing the paralytic man
-Learners in groups discuss lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic man
-Learners compose and sing a song on the healing power of God

How can we demonstrate faith in Jesus Christ?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Songs
-KLB Visionary pg. 103

Written quizzes -Question and answer -Checklists -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

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

- Narrate the parable of the lost sheep
- Interpret the meaning of the lost sheep in the parable
- Value God's love for the lost

Learners brainstorm on ways they evangelize to the lost/sinners
-Learners in pairs read Luke 15:1-7 and narrate the parable of the lost sheep
-Learners role play the parable of the lost sheep

Who is the lost sheep in the parable?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-KLB Visionary pg. 106

Imagination and creativity -Learning to learn -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

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

- Explain lessons learnt from the parable of the lost sheep
- Demonstrate concern for those who are spiritually lost
- Desire to reach out to the lost as taught by Jesus Christ

Learners discuss in small groups the meaning of the parable and relate it to their life experiences
-Learners dramatize the parable of the lost sheep
-Learners in groups discuss lessons learnt from the parable
-Learners sing a song on the love of God for those lost in sin

Why should Christians search for a lost sheep?

Good News Bible
-Songs
-Props for drama
-KLB Visionary pg. 109

Oral questions -Observation schedule -Performance assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

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

- Explain lessons learnt from the parable of the lost sheep
- Demonstrate concern for those who are spiritually lost
- Desire to reach out to the lost as taught by Jesus Christ

Learners discuss in small groups the meaning of the parable and relate it to their life experiences
-Learners dramatize the parable of the lost sheep
-Learners in groups discuss lessons learnt from the parable
-Learners sing a song on the love of God for those lost in sin

Why should Christians search for a lost sheep?

Good News Bible
-Songs
-Props for drama
-KLB Visionary pg. 109

Oral questions -Observation schedule -Performance assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

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

- Explain lessons learnt from the parable of the lost sheep
- Demonstrate concern for those who are spiritually lost
- Desire to reach out to the lost as taught by Jesus Christ

Learners discuss in small groups the meaning of the parable and relate it to their life experiences
-Learners dramatize the parable of the lost sheep
-Learners in groups discuss lessons learnt from the parable
-Learners sing a song on the love of God for those lost in sin

Why should Christians search for a lost sheep?

Good News Bible
-Songs
-Props for drama
-KLB Visionary pg. 109

Oral questions -Observation schedule -Performance assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Responsible Living - Sermon on the Mountain

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

- Outline the virtues Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mountain
- Analyze how these virtues affect human interactions
- Value the virtues Jesus taught

Learners share how they should relate with their peers during interclass competitions
-Learners list the values that can enhance good interpersonal relations during interclass competitions
-Learners brainstorm the benefits of observing the virtues as taught by Jesus

How do the virtues that Jesus taught affect human interactions?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 111

Self-efficacy -Citizenship -Oral questions -Written quizzes

The Life of Jesus Christ

Responsible Living - Sermon on the Mountain

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

- Outline the virtues Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mountain
- Analyze how these virtues affect human interactions
- Value the virtues Jesus taught

Learners share how they should relate with their peers during interclass competitions
-Learners list the values that can enhance good interpersonal relations during interclass competitions
-Learners brainstorm the benefits of observing the virtues as taught by Jesus

How do the virtues that Jesus taught affect human interactions?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 111

Self-efficacy -Citizenship -Oral questions -Written quizzes

The Life of Jesus Christ

Responsible Living - Sermon on the Mountain

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

- Explain the benefits of observing the moral teachings of Jesus
- Apply the virtues of mercy, purity of heart and peacemaking
- Recognize the importance of living in harmony with others

Learners list the virtues in Matthew 5:7-9 and their meaning to human beings
-Learners in pairs discuss the meanings of virtues and report to the class
-Learners in groups discuss how they demonstrate the virtues in their relationship with others

How should a Christian relate with others?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 113

Oral questions -Portfolio -Observation schedule -Written quizzes

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Rich Young Ruler

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

- Narrate the story of the rich young man as guided by the Bible text
- Identify the young man's struggle with material possessions
- Appreciate the importance of spiritual values over material wealth

Learners in pairs discuss why people in their community work together in supporting the needy
-Learners explain activities carried out by their leaders to empower the poor
-Learners in pairs read Matthew 19:16-22 and explain lessons learnt

Why did the rich young man find it difficult to share his wealth with others?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-KLB Visionary pg. 115

Imagination and creativity -Citizenship -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Rich Young Ruler

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

- Narrate the story of the rich young man as guided by the Bible text
- Identify the young man's struggle with material possessions
- Appreciate the importance of spiritual values over material wealth

Learners in pairs discuss why people in their community work together in supporting the needy
-Learners explain activities carried out by their leaders to empower the poor
-Learners in pairs read Matthew 19:16-22 and explain lessons learnt

Why did the rich young man find it difficult to share his wealth with others?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-KLB Visionary pg. 115

Imagination and creativity -Citizenship -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Rich Young Ruler

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

- Narrate the story of the rich young man as guided by the Bible text
- Identify the young man's struggle with material possessions
- Appreciate the importance of spiritual values over material wealth

Learners in pairs discuss why people in their community work together in supporting the needy
-Learners explain activities carried out by their leaders to empower the poor
-Learners in pairs read Matthew 19:16-22 and explain lessons learnt

Why did the rich young man find it difficult to share his wealth with others?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-KLB Visionary pg. 115

Imagination and creativity -Citizenship -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Rich Young Ruler

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the story of the rich young man
- Apply lessons about wealth and priorities in their lives
- Value spiritual treasures above material possessions

Learners in groups identify temptations that can keep them away from God
-Learners brainstorm the meaning of eternal life and report to the class
-Learners role play the story of the rich young man

What is the meaning of eternal life?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Digital devices
-KLB Visionary pg. 117

Observation schedules -Written quizzes -Question and answer

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Rich Young Ruler

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the story of the rich young man
- Apply lessons about wealth and priorities in their lives
- Value spiritual treasures above material possessions

Learners in groups identify temptations that can keep them away from God
-Learners brainstorm the meaning of eternal life and report to the class
-Learners role play the story of the rich young man

What is the meaning of eternal life?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Digital devices
-KLB Visionary pg. 117

Observation schedules -Written quizzes -Question and answer

The Life of Jesus Christ

Persistence in Prayer

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

- Narrate the story of a friend at midnight according to the scriptures
- Explain the importance of persistence in prayer
- Value prayer as communication with God

Learners brainstorm why it is good to choose friends wisely
-Learners brainstorm on the meaning of the word 'parable'
-Learners read in turns Luke 11:5-13 and narrate the parable

How does the parable of a friend at midnight relate to Christians today?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-KLB Visionary pg. 122

Communication and collaboration -Citizenship -Oral questions

The Life of Jesus Christ

Persistence in Prayer

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the story of a friend at midnight
- Demonstrate persistence in prayer
- Desire to be persistent in seeking God's help

Learners watch a video clip on the parables of a friend at midnight
-Learners outline lessons learnt from the story
-Learners dramatize the story of a friend at midnight
-Learners discuss in groups the importance of being persistent in prayers

Why is persistence important in prayer?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Props for drama
-KLB Visionary pg. 124

Oral questions -Observation schedule -Performance assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Persistence in Prayer

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the story of a friend at midnight
- Demonstrate persistence in prayer
- Desire to be persistent in seeking God's help

Learners watch a video clip on the parables of a friend at midnight
-Learners outline lessons learnt from the story
-Learners dramatize the story of a friend at midnight
-Learners discuss in groups the importance of being persistent in prayers

Why is persistence important in prayer?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Props for drama
-KLB Visionary pg. 124

Oral questions -Observation schedule -Performance assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Persistence in Prayer

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

- Outline lessons learnt from the story of a friend at midnight
- Demonstrate persistence in prayer
- Desire to be persistent in seeking God's help

Learners watch a video clip on the parables of a friend at midnight
-Learners outline lessons learnt from the story
-Learners dramatize the story of a friend at midnight
-Learners discuss in groups the importance of being persistent in prayers

Why is persistence important in prayer?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Props for drama
-KLB Visionary pg. 124

Oral questions -Observation schedule -Performance assessment

The Church

The Early Church

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

- Identify various definitions of unity of believers in the early church
- Analyze the concept of unity among believers
- Appreciate the importance of unity in the church

Learners in groups discuss why unity is important at school, home and in church
-Learners in pairs describe various definitions of the term 'Church'
-Learners 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?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-KLB Visionary pg. 126

Observation schedules -Written quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

The Church

The Early Church

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

- Outline activities which promoted unity among believers in the early church
- Identify acts of charity done by churches today
- Show willingness to participate in church activities

Learners in pairs outline acts of charity/mercy done by churches today
-Learners watch a video clip on people helping the needy
-Learners brainstorm on strategies used by Christians to promote unity

How is the church involved in charity work today?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 128

Communication and collaboration -Citizenship -Oral questions

The Church

The Early Church

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

- Explain strategies used by Christians today to promote unity
- Participate in activities that promote unity
- Value unity among believers in society

Learners organize a charitable activity to contribute towards an orphaned children's home
-Learners brainstorm on ways of maintaining unity among different communities

What strategies can we use to promote unity in the church?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Charts
-KLB Visionary pg. 130

Responsibility -Social justice -Written questions -Observation

The Church

The Lord's Supper

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

- Describe the events that took place during the Lord's Supper
- Identify the significance of the elements used
- Show reverence for the sacred meal

Learners discuss how the Lords' supper is organized in their churches
-Learners sing a relevant song and explain the meaning
-Learners in turns read Luke 22:14-20 and describe the events mentioned in the text

Why did Jesus eat the Passover meal with His disciples?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Songs
-KLB Visionary pg. 132

Creativity and imagination -Digital literacy -Oral questions

The Church

The Lord's Supper

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

- Explain the significance of the Lord's Supper to Christians today
- Relate the Lord's Supper to Jesus' sacrifice
- Value the spiritual meaning of communion

Learners watch a video on the Lord's Supper
-Learners in groups discuss the significance of the Lord's Supper
-Learners say the importance of the Lord's Table/Eucharist to a Christian

How do Christians celebrate in the Lords Table/Eucharist today?

Good News Bible
-Digital devices
-Flash cards
-KLB Visionary pg. 135

Unity -Written questions -Observation schedule

The Church

The Lord's Supper

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

- Identity the values required during the celebration of Lord's Table/Eucharist
- Demonstrate appropriate reverence during communion
- Desire to participate in the Lords' supper/Lords table

Learners list attitudes/values required when partaking the Eucharist/Lord's Table
-Learners discuss with their parents/guardians or resource person importance of celebrating the Lord's supper and report to class

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

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Resource persons
-KLB Visionary pg. 137

Citizenship -Social cohesion -Oral questions -Written reports