The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Nativity story

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

- Picture read Luke 2:4-13 about Jesus' birth
- Identify key characters in the nativity story
- Show interest in learning about Jesus' birth

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Picture read the birth of Jesus according to Luke 2:4-13
- Identify main characters in the nativity story (Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus)
- Study different pictures showing the birth of Jesus
- Share stories about the birth of Jesus
- Match characters with their descriptions

Who were the people present at Jesus' birth?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 46
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing the birth of Jesus
- Flash cards with characters' names

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture reading assessment

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The birth of Jesus Christ - Sequence of events

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

- Retell the story of Jesus' birth in sequence
- Arrange events in chronological order
- Appreciate the importance of Jesus' birth

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Retell the birth of Jesus Christ after reading Luke 2:4-13
- Arrange sentences about Jesus' birth in the correct order
- Complete sentences about the birth of Jesus
- Match items related to Jesus' birth (e.g., manger, Bethlehem)
- Discuss why Jesus was born in a manger

What happened when Jesus was born?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 47
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards with events from Jesus' birth
- Picture sequence cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Sequencing activities

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The birth of Jesus Christ - Role play

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

- Dramatize the birth of Jesus Christ
- Identify characters in the nativity story
- Show enjoyment in role playing Bible stories

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play the birth of Jesus Christ
- Identify different characters and their roles in the nativity story
- Watch a video clip of the birth of Jesus
- Arrange picture sequence cards showing the birth of Jesus
- Dramatize the birth of Jesus Christ

How can we tell the story of Jesus' birth through role play?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 48
- The Holy Bible
- Video clip of Jesus' birth
- Props for role play (doll, cloth, etc.)

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral questions

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The birth of Jesus Christ - Christmas carols

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

- Listen and dance to Christmas carols
- Express joy through song and dance
- Appreciate Christmas celebrations

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen and dance to a recorded Christmas carol 'We wish you a merry Christmas'
- Learn actions and movements to accompany Christmas songs
- Discuss why Christians celebrate Christmas
- Share experiences of Christmas celebrations
- Sing various Christmas carols

Why do we sing Christmas carols?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 49
- Audio recordings of Christmas carols
- Video clips of Christmas celebrations
- Musical instruments (if available)

- Observation - Singing and dancing assessment - Oral questions

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The birth of Jesus Christ - Angel songs

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

- Sing songs related to Luke 2:13-14
- Explain how angels showed joy at Jesus' birth
- Express joy through songs and praise

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing a song related to Luke 2:13-14
- Read Luke 2:13-14 in turns about angels praising God
- Discuss how angels showed joy when Jesus was born
- Learn and sing "Glory to God in the highest"
- Express joy through songs and actions

How did the angels celebrate Jesus' birth?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 50
- The Holy Bible
- Audio recordings of angel songs
- Flash cards with angel praise words

- Observation - Singing assessment - Oral questions

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The birth of Jesus Christ - Jesus' parents

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

- Identify Jesus' parents
- Observe pictures of Mary and Joseph
- Appreciate the role of Jesus' parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of Jesus Christ's parents and name each of them
- Point at pictures of Mary and Joseph
- Discuss the role of Mary and Joseph in caring for baby Jesus
- Draw simple pictures of Mary and Joseph
- Match names with pictures of Jesus' parents

Who were Jesus' parents?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 51
- Pictures of Mary and Joseph
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards with names of Jesus' parents

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

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The birth of Jesus Christ - Angels worship

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

- Observe pictures of angels worshipping baby Jesus
- Describe how angels announced Jesus' birth
- Show appreciation for Jesus' birth

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures or watch a video clip of angels worshipping baby Jesus
- Discuss how angels appeared to the shepherds
- Identify the message the angels brought to the shepherds
- Retell how shepherds responded to the angels' message
- Draw angels announcing Jesus' birth

What message did the angels bring about Jesus?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 52
- The Holy Bible
- Video clip of angels worshipping baby Jesus
- Pictures of angels and shepherds

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

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The birth of Jesus Christ - Angel songs and dance

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

- Sing and dance to the song of the angels (Luke 2:14)
- Express joy through music and movement
- Appreciate Christmas celebrations

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing and dance to the song of the angels (Luke 2:14)
- Learn movements to accompany angel songs
- Discuss why Christmas is celebrated with songs and dance
- Share experiences of Christmas celebrations
- Learn Christmas songs in different languages

How can we celebrate Jesus' birth with songs and dance?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 53
- The Holy Bible
- Audio recordings of angel songs
- Video clips of Christmas celebrations

- Observation - Singing and dancing assessment - Oral questions

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Jesus Christ in the Temple - Drawing the church

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

- Draw and color the church
- Identify key features of a church building
- Show interest in the church as a place of worship

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and color the church
- Identify main features of a church building
- Compare their drawings with pictures of churches
- Discuss similarities between modern churches and the temple
- Display their drawings in class

What does a church look like?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 54
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Pictures of different churches

- Observation - Project work - Displays

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Jesus Christ in the Temple - Bible reading

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

- Read Luke 2:42-49 about Jesus in the temple
- Identify key events in the story
- Show interest in learning about young Jesus

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In turns read Luke 2:42-49
- Observe pictures of Jesus in the temple
- Identify key events in the story
- Retell the story of Jesus in the temple
- Discuss why Jesus stayed in the temple

Why did Jesus stay in the temple?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 55
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of Jesus in the temple
- Story books about young Jesus

- Observation - Oral questions - Reading assessment

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Jesus Christ in the Temple - Sequence of events

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

- Arrange events about Jesus in the temple in sequence
- Recall the main events of the story
- Appreciate the importance of the temple

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sequentially arrange flash cards on the events that took place when Jesus was left in the temple
- Arrange sentences about Jesus in the temple in correct order
- Identify the places mentioned in the story (Jerusalem, temple)
- Complete sentences about Jesus in the temple
- Discuss what Jesus was doing in the temple

What happened when Jesus visited the temple?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 56
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards with events from the story
- Picture sequence cards

- Observation - Sequencing activities - Oral questions

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Jesus Christ in the Temple - Obedience to parents

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

- Tell how Jesus obeyed His parents
- Share experiences of how they obey their parents
- Show willingness to obey parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how Jesus Christ obeyed His parents
- Read Luke 2:51 about Jesus' obedience
- Share experiences of how they obey their parents at home
- Discuss ways of showing obedience to parents
- Role play scenarios of obeying parents

How did Jesus show obedience to His parents?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 57
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing children obeying parents
- Flash cards with obedience examples

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

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Baptism of Jesus Christ - Sharing experiences

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

- Share experiences of baptism witnessed in churches
- Identify the meaning of baptism
- Show interest in learning about baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Mention incidences of baptism they may have witnessed in their churches
- Study pictures showing baptism in different churches
- Discuss what happens during baptism
- Share experiences of baptisms they have witnessed
- Talk about the importance of baptism for Christians

Why do Christians practice baptism?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 62
- Pictures showing baptism ceremonies
- The Holy Bible
- Video clips of baptism (if available)

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion

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Baptism of Jesus Christ - Bible reading

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

- Picture read Matthew 3:13-15
- Identify key elements in Jesus' baptism
- Appreciate the importance of Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In turns picture read Matthew 3:13-15
- Identify key elements in the story (Jordan River, John the Baptist)
- Study pictures showing Jesus' baptism
- Discuss why Jesus wanted to be baptized
- Retell the story of Jesus' baptism

Why did Jesus want to be baptized?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 63
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of Jesus' baptism
- Flash cards with key words from the story

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture reading assessment

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Baptism of Jesus Christ - Video clip

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

- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- Retell the baptism story
- Show interest in Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- Retell the story of Jesus' baptism after watching the video
- Discuss what they observed in the video
- Compare the video with the Bible account
- Draw a scene from Jesus' baptism

What can we learn from watching Jesus' baptism?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 64
- Video clip on the Baptism of Jesus
- The Holy Bible
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Retelling assessment

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Baptism of Jesus Christ - River Jordan and John

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

- Name the place where Jesus was baptized
- Identify the person who baptized Jesus
- Show interest in the details of Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Mention the place where Jesus was baptized (River Jordan)
- Identify the person who baptized Him (John the Baptist)
- Match statements about Jesus' baptism with correct answers
- Discuss how baptism is done in their churches
- Compare modern baptism with Jesus' baptism

Who baptized Jesus and where did it happen?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 65
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of River Jordan
- Pictures of John the Baptist
- Matching activity cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Matching activities

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Baptism of Jesus Christ - Drawing activity

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

- Draw and color Jesus being baptized
- Identify key elements in the baptism scene
- Express creativity through art

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups draw and color Jesus being baptized
- Identify key elements to include in their drawings (Jesus, John, river, dove)
- Compare their drawings with pictures of Jesus' baptism
- Display their drawings in class
- Discuss why baptism is important

How can we illustrate Jesus' baptism through art?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 66
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Pictures of Jesus' baptism
- Sample drawings

- Observation - Project work - Displays

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Baptism of Jesus Christ - Jesus' humility

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

- Tell how Jesus showed humility during His baptism
- Practice humility in their interaction with others
- Show desire to practice humility

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how Jesus showed humility during His baptism
- Discuss what humility means
- Read dialogue between Jesus and John showing humility
- List ways of showing humility at home and school
- Sing baptismal songs familiar to them

How did Jesus demonstrate humility?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 67
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards with examples of humility
- Audio recordings of baptismal songs

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion

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Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Wedding experiences

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

- Share wedding experiences
- Read John 2:1-10 about the wedding at Cana
- Show interest in learning about Jesus' first miracle

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups tell a story of a wedding that they attended and what they liked most
- Study pictures of a wedding celebration
- Picture read the story of changing water into wine in John 2:1-10
- Identify key characters in the story (Jesus, Mary, servants)
- Discuss what happens at weddings

What happens at a wedding celebration?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 68
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of wedding celebrations
- Video clips of weddings (if available)

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion

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Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Water to wine

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

- Watch a video clip on changing water to wine
- Retell the miracle of Jesus
- Appreciate Jesus' power to perform miracles

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip on the miracle of changing water into wine
- Retell the story of the wedding at Cana
- Study pictures showing the miracle sequence
- Identify the problem at the wedding (wine ran out)
- Explain how Jesus solved the problem

What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 69
- The Holy Bible
- Video clip on changing water to wine
- Pictures showing the miracle sequence

- Observation - Oral questions - Retelling assessment

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Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obedience

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

- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions
- Discuss the importance of obedience
- Show willingness to obey instructions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions in John 2:7-9
- Discuss the importance of obeying instructions
- Share experiences of how they depend on God to provide for their needs
- In groups role play how they obey their parents, teachers, and siblings
- Discuss the rewards of obedience

Why is it important to obey instructions?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 70
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing obedience scenes
- Flash cards with examples of obedience

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

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Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Drawing jars

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

- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Identify the number of jars used in the miracle
- Show creativity in drawing and coloring

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Count the number of jars in the story
- Discuss what the jars contained before and after the miracle
- Sing a song related to this miracle
- Display their drawings in class

How many jars did Jesus use in His miracle?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 71
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Pictures of water jars
- Sample drawings

- Observation - Project work - Displays

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Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Helping others

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

- Share experiences of helping others in need
- Identify ways to help others
- Show willingness to help those in need

- Share experiences of how they help learners in need
- Role play an instance they helped a learner in need
- Discuss why it's important to help others
- List ways they can help others at home and school
- Sing a song about helping others

Why should we help others who are in need?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 74
- Pictures showing people helping others
- Flash cards with helping scenarios
- Audio recordings of helping songs

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

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Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Bible reading

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

- Picture read the miracle in Luke 4:38-39
- Arrange pictures of the miracle in sequence
- Show interest in Jesus' healing power

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Picture read the miracle as guided in Luke 4:38-39
- Arrange pictures based on the miracle sequentially
- Study pictures showing the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Identify the problem (Simon's mother-in-law was sick)
- Explain how Jesus solved the problem (healed her)

How did Jesus heal Simon's mother-in-law?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 75
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of the healing sequence
- Sequencing cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Sequencing activities

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Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Gratitude

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

- Role play the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Show gratitude to others as portrayed by Simon's mother-in-law
- Appreciate Jesus' power to heal the sick

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Retell the miracle after watching a video clip
- Role play the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Discuss how Simon's mother-in-law showed gratitude
- Write a thank you note to parents and others who help them
- Sing thanksgiving songs to express gratitude to God

How did Simon's mother-in-law show gratitude after being healed?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 76
- The Holy Bible
- Video clip of the healing miracle
- Writing materials for thank you notes
- Audio recordings of thanksgiving songs

- Observation - Role play assessment - Written work (thank you notes)

Christian Values

Sharing - Items shared at home
Sharing - The little boy with two fish and five loaves

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

- Identify items they share at home as a family
- Practice the value of sharing at home and school
- Desire to share with others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify items that can be shared at home
- In pairs mention items shared at home and school
- Draw and colour the items they share at home
- Display their drawings in class

Why is it important to share with others?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 79
- Flash cards
- Pictures of items that can be shared
- Colouring materials
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 81
- The Children's Bible
- Digital devices
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing and coloring activities

Christian Values

Sharing - Keeping the environment clean
Obedience - Importance of obeying parents

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

- Keep the environment clean and avoid wastage
- State why they should not waste food
- Appreciate the importance of a clean environment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read John 6:12-13
- Discuss why the disciples collected the leftover pieces
- Talk about what they do with leftover food at home
- Pick litter around the school
- Sing a song about keeping the environment clean

How do you keep the environment clean?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 85
- The Children's Bible
- Gloves
- Dustbin
- Soap and water
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 87
- Picture charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical activities

Christian Values

Obedience - Obedience at home
Obedience - Obedience in day-to-day life

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

- Share experiences of how they obey their parents at home
- Practice obedience at home as guided by the scriptures
- Desire to exercise obedience in day-to-day life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs share how they obey their parents at home
- Role play how they obey their parents, teachers and siblings
- List activities that show obedience at home

How do you obey your parents at home?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 90
- The Children's Bible
- Chart with list of obedient actions
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 91
- Charts
- Hymn book

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

Christian Values

Honesty - Telling the truth
Honesty - Not taking others' property

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

- State reasons for telling the truth in their day-to-day lives
- Read Ephesians 4:25 about speaking truth
- Desire to be truthful in their daily lives

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share stories about when they told the truth
- Read Ephesians 4:25
- Discuss the lessons learned from the Bible verse
- Explain why we should always tell the truth

Why is it good to speak the truth and avoid lies?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 92
- The Children's Bible
- Picture charts
- Flash cards
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 95
- Pictures
- Various classroom items (rubber, textbook, pencil, ruler)

- Oral questions - Observation - Story telling

Christian Values

Honesty - Keeping time

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

- Practice punctuality at school and at home
- State reasons for getting to school and home on time
- Desire to be punctual in their daily lives

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study a picture related to keeping time
- Discuss why they should not be late for school
- Share experiences about the importance of being early for school
- Talk about why they should get home on time

Why is it important to keep time?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 96
- Pictures of a clock
- Chart showing time management

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussions

Christian Values

Honesty - Truthfulness in daily life

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

- Read and recite a poem on truthfulness
- Practice honesty in daily activities
- Desire to be truthful in their daily lives

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read a poem on telling the truth
- Write the poem on a chart
- Recite the poem in class
- Discuss practical ways to be honest daily

How can we practice honesty in our daily lives?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 97
- Charts
- Poem on truthfulness

- Recitation - Observation - Written work

Christian Values

Thankfulness - Thanking parents

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

- Mention ways of expressing gratitude to their parents or guardians
- State why they should thank their parents
- Desire to be thankful to parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Say why they should thank their parents
- In pairs share when to thank parents
- Study pictures showing children thanking parents
- Discuss how to thank parents

Why should you thank your parents or guardians?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 98
- Picture charts
- Flash cards

- Oral questions - Observation - Discussions

Christian Values

Thankfulness - Ways of thanking parents

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

- Demonstrate ways of thanking parents
- Compose a poem on thanking parents
- Desire to always appreciate parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play how to thank parents
- Compose and recite a poem on thanking their parents
- Sing a song praising God for the gift of parents
- Draw pictures showing how they thank parents

How do you thank your parents?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 99
- Drawing materials
- Song book
- Flash cards

- Role play - Recitation - Drawing activities