The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Ways of handling the Holy Bible

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

- Identify ways of handling the Holy Bible with care
- Demonstrate proper handling of the Bible
- Appreciate the importance of treating the Holy Bible with respect

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Say how they take care of the Holy Bible
- Tell why they should respect the Holy Bible
- Study pictures showing proper and improper ways of handling the Bible
- Hold the Bible and demonstrate proper ways of turning pages, reading and keeping it safely
- Discuss in groups the importance of handling the Bible with care

How should we handle the Holy Bible?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 25
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing proper and improper ways of handling the Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Written quizzes

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Respect for the Holy Bible
The Word of God - Bible care techniques
The Word of God - Divisions of the Holy Bible

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

- Explain why they should respect the Holy Bible
- Practice proper handling of the Bible
- Desire to treat the Bible with respect

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups discuss why the Holy Bible should be respected
- Hold the Bible and practice proper ways of handling it
- Role play proper handling of the Holy Bible
- Discuss the importance of not reading the Bible while eating or drinking
- Read sentences about respecting the Bible and identify which ones are correct

Why should you respect the Holy Bible?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 26
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards with sentences about Bible handling
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 27
- Sample book covers
- Book shelves
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 28
- Flash cards with "Old Testament" and "New Testament" written on them

- Observation - Oral questions - Checklists

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - First books in the New Testament
The Word of God - Bible reading practices

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

- Name the first two Gospel books in the New Testament
- Locate Matthew and Mark in the Bible
- Show interest in learning about Bible books

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Name the first two Gospel books (Matthew and Mark)
- Find and circle the names Matthew and Mark in a word search puzzle
- Locate Matthew and Mark in the Bible
- Open the Bible and identify the beginning of Matthew and Mark

What are the first two books in the New Testament?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 29
- The Holy Bible
- Word search puzzles
- Flash cards with "Matthew" and "Mark" written on them
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 30
- Audio recording of "Read your Bible, pray every day"
- Flash cards with simple Bible verses

- Oral questions - Observation - Word search puzzles

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Daily Bible reading
The Word of God - Review of Bible knowledge
Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Joseph's coat

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

- Practice daily Bible reading habits
- Discuss the benefits of reading the Bible
- Appreciate the value of regular Bible reading

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the benefits of reading the Bible daily
- Share experiences of reading the Bible at home
- Practice reading simple verses from the Bible
- In groups, make a plan for reading the Bible daily
- Sing songs about reading the Bible

How does reading the Bible help us grow?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 30
- The Holy Bible
- Charts showing daily Bible reading plan
- Audio recordings of Bible songs
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 31
- Self-assessment charts
- Flash cards with Bible facts
- Video about Joseph's coat of many colors
- Pictures of Joseph's coat

- Observation - Oral questions - Self-assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Drawing Joseph's coat

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

- Draw and color a coat to represent Joseph's coat
- Identify different colors used in Joseph's coat
- Show creativity in drawing and coloring

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and color the coat similar to Joseph's coat of many colors
- Identify different colors to use for Joseph's coat
- Compare their drawings with others in the class
- Display their drawings in the classroom
- Sing songs about Joseph and his coat

How can we represent Joseph's coat through our drawings?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 32
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Sample drawings of colorful coats

- Observation - Project work - Displays

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Joseph's dreams
Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Role play

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

- Read Genesis 37:5-11 about Joseph's dreams
- Retell Joseph's dreams in their own words
- Show interest in learning about Joseph's dreams

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In turns picture read Genesis 37:5-11
- In groups picture read Genesis 37:9-11
- Retell the story of Joseph's dreams
- Study pictures showing Joseph's dreams
- Discuss why Joseph's brothers were upset about his dreams

What did Joseph dream about?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 33
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures illustrating Joseph's dreams
- Story books about Joseph
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 34
- Video clip about Joseph and his brothers
- Props for role play (colorful coat, etc.)

- Observation - Oral questions - Story retelling

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Sibling relationships

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

- Say why Joseph's brothers hated him
- Discuss proper ways of relating with siblings
- Show willingness to treat siblings with love

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Say why Joseph's brothers hated him
- In groups share experiences of how they relate with their brothers and sisters
- Discuss how siblings should treat each other
- Share experiences of treating siblings well
- Role play positive sibling relationships

How should you treat your brothers and sisters?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 35
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing siblings helping each other
- Flash cards with positive behaviors

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Family values

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

- List values needed to live well with others
- Identify values like love, respect, and kindness
- Desire to practice positive values in family relationships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- List values needed to live well with others in family
- Discuss the importance of values like love, respect, and kindness
- Recite a poem about loving siblings
- Role play showing respect to siblings
- Sing a song about Joseph and his coat of many colors

What values help us live peacefully with family members?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 36
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards with values written on them
- Audio recordings of songs about Joseph

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation - Role play

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The chariot of fire - Elijah's story
Bible Story: The chariot of fire - Drawing activity

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

- Picture read 2 Kings 2:1, 11-12
- Identify key characters in the story
- Show interest in Bible stories

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Picture read 2 Kings 2:1, 11-12
- Identify Elijah and Elisha in the story
- Answer questions about how Elijah was taken to heaven
- Discuss why Elisha was sad when Elijah left
- Retell the story of Elijah and the chariot of fire

What happened to Elijah in the Bible story?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 40
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures illustrating the story of Elijah
- Flash cards with key words from the story
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 41
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Video clip about Elijah and the chariot of fire

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture reading assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The chariot of fire - Pleasing God

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

- Tell ways of pleasing God
- Identify ways to respect parents
- Show desire to please God and respect parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, tell their friend three ways of pleasing God
- Sing a song about Elijah and the chariot of fire
- Write 2 Kings 2:12 on flash cards and display it in the CRE learning corner
- In groups tell ways they respect their parents or guardians at home
- Discuss how Elijah pleased God through obedience

How can we please God and respect our parents?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 42
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts showing ways to please God and respect parents

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Nativity story
The birth of Jesus Christ - Sequence of events

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture reading assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Angel songs
The birth of Jesus Christ - Jesus' parents

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

- Observation - Singing assessment - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Angel songs and dance
Jesus Christ in the Temple - Drawing the church

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

- Observation - Singing and dancing assessment - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Obedience to parents
Baptism of Jesus Christ - Sharing experiences

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Video clip
Baptism of Jesus Christ - River Jordan and John

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Retelling assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Wedding experiences
Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Water to wine

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Drawing jars
Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Helping others

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
- 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 - Project work - Displays

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

The Early Life of Jesus Christ
Christian Values
Christian Values
Christian Values

Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Gratitude
Sharing - Items shared at home
Sharing - The little boy with two fish and five loaves
Sharing - Keeping the environment clean

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
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
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 85
- Gloves
- Dustbin
- Soap and water

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