The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his Brothers - The coat of many colors

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

- Read the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors
- Tell the story of Joseph
- Appreciate Bible stories

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Genesis 37:3-4
- Tell the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors
- Watch a video clip of Joseph and his brothers

Why did Joseph's brothers hate him?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 34
- Holy Bible
- Pictures
- Video clips

- Observation - Storytelling - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his Brothers - Drawing the coat

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

- Draw a coat of many colors
- Retell parts of Joseph's story
- Show interest in Bible stories

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw a coat of many colors
- Color the coat
- Read about Joseph and his brothers

What was special about Joseph's coat?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 36
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils
- Holy Bible

- Project work - Observation - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his Brothers - Joseph's dreams

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

- Narrate Joseph's first dream
- Identify symbols in the dream
- Appreciate the meaning of dreams in the Bible

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Count items in picture representing dream
- Read Genesis 37:5-8
- Narrate Joseph's first dream

What did Joseph's first dream mean?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 37
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Storytelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his Brothers - Joseph's second dream

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

- Narrate Joseph's second dream
- Draw symbols from the dream
- Show interest in Joseph's story

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Genesis 37:9-11
- Narrate Joseph's second dream
- Draw and color items from the dream

What was Joseph's second dream about?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 38
- Holy Bible
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils

- Storytelling - Project work - Observation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his Brothers - Role playing the story

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

- Role play the story of Joseph
- Demonstrate the brothers' reactions to the dreams
- Value dramatization of Bible stories

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play the story of Joseph
- Show what Joseph's brothers said about his dreams
- Discuss the importance of dreams

How did Joseph's brothers react to his dreams?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 39
- Props for role play
- Holy Bible

- Role play - Observation - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his Brothers - Values for peaceful co-existence

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

- Identify values needed for peaceful co-existence
- State ways of loving siblings
- Desire to live harmoniously with family members

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at picture of siblings showing love
- Discuss values for living peacefully with others
- Read flashcards with values

How do you relate with your siblings?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 40
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The Chariot of Fire - Elijah and Elisha

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

- Retell the story of Elijah and the chariot of fire
- Identify Elijah as a prophet of God
- Show respect for God and spiritual leaders

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 2 Kings 2:1
- Discuss the relationship between Elijah and Elisha
- Share ways to show respect to God

How did Elijah honor God?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 41
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Storytelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The Chariot of Fire - The chariot of fire

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

- Read 2 Kings 2:11-12
- Tell the story of Elijah and the chariot of fire
- Appreciate God's power

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 2 Kings 2:11-12
- Tell the story of Elijah and the chariot of fire
- Watch a video clip about Elijah
- Trace and color the chariot of fire

How was Elijah taken to heaven?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 42
- Holy Bible
- Video clip
- Coloring materials

- Storytelling - Observation - Project work

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The Chariot of Fire - Having a good relationship with God

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

- List three ways of having a good relationship with God
- Discuss how Elijah pleased God
- Desire to respect God and parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss how Elijah pleased God
- Talk about ways of pleasing God
- Read about having a good relationship with God
- Memorize 2 Kings 2:12

How can you have a good relationship with God?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 44
- Holy Bible
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Jesus is born

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

- Retell the birth of Jesus Christ
- Identify the town where Jesus was born
- Appreciate the birth of Jesus Christ

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at picture of the town of Bethlehem
- Discuss where Jesus was born
- Read Luke 2:4-7
- Tell a friend where Jesus was born

Where was Jesus born?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 46
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Storytelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Jesus is born

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

- Retell the birth of Jesus Christ
- Identify the town where Jesus was born
- Appreciate the birth of Jesus Christ

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at picture of the town of Bethlehem
- Discuss where Jesus was born
- Read Luke 2:4-7
- Tell a friend where Jesus was born

Where was Jesus born?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 46
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Storytelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Parents of Jesus

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

- Identify the parents of Jesus Christ
- Name Jesus' parents
- Show interest in Jesus' family

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Copy and color words about Jesus' birth
- Mention the names of Jesus' parents
- Point at Joseph and Mary in pictures

Who were the parents of Jesus?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 47
- Pictures
- Coloring materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - The shepherds

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

- Retell the story of the shepherds' visit
- Describe the shepherds' role
- Value the importance of the shepherds' visit

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen to Luke 2:8-12
- Discuss the picture of shepherds
- Talk about the shepherds' visit to baby Jesus

Who came to visit baby Jesus?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 48
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Storytelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Retelling the story

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

- Retell the birth of Jesus Christ
- Answer questions about Jesus' birth
- Appreciate the significance of Jesus' birth

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Retell the birth of Jesus
- Answer questions about where Jesus was born
- Identify parents of Jesus
- Identify who visited baby Jesus

Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 49
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Storytelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Dramatizing the birth

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

- Dramatize the birth of Jesus Christ
- Participate in role play
- Show interest in the birth story

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play the birth of Jesus
- Tell classmates where Jesus was born
- Participate in dramatization

How can we act out the birth of Jesus?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 49
- Props for role play
- Costumes

- Role play - Observation - Peer assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - The joy of angels

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

- Express the joy of the angels through song and dance
- Read Luke 2:13-14
- Appreciate the angels' praise

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen to Luke 2:13-14
- Discuss how angels expressed joy
- Sing and dance songs of joy

How did the angels express joy when Jesus was born?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 50
- Holy Bible
- Music

- Observation - Performance - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Worship by angels

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

- Watch a video clip of angels worshiping Jesus
- Sing songs of praise
- Appreciate worship and praise

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch video clip of angels worshiping Jesus
- Discuss the importance of worship
- Sing songs of praise

How do we worship Jesus today?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 50
- Video clip
- Music

- Observation - Performance - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Celebrating Christmas

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

- Participate in Christmas celebrations
- Sing Christmas carols
- Appreciate the celebration of Jesus' birth

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures of children celebrating Christmas
- Discuss how they celebrate Christmas
- Sing and dance to "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

How do you celebrate Christmas?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 51
- Pictures
- Music

- Observation - Performance - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Going to the temple

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

- Retell the story of Jesus Christ in the Temple
- Identify where Jesus and His parents were going
- Show interest in attending church

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at picture of Jesus and parents going to temple
- Discuss where they are going
- Share when they go to Sunday School

Why did Jesus visit the temple?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 51
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Storytelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Jesus remains in the temple

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

- Read Luke 2:42-43
- Explain what Jesus did after the festival
- Value the importance of learning about God

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Take turns reading Luke 2:42-43
- Discuss what Jesus did after the festival
- Look at pictures of Jesus in the temple

What did Jesus do after the festival was over?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 52
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Reading - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Jesus with the teachers

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

- Identify Jesus in the temple with teachers
- Describe what Jesus was doing
- Appreciate learning about God

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at picture of Jesus in the temple
- Discuss who Jesus is talking to
- Read about Jesus in the temple

Who was Jesus talking to in the temple?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 53
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Jesus obeys His parents

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

- Read Luke 2:48-49
- Describe how Jesus obeyed His parents
- Demonstrate obedience to parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Take turns reading Luke 2:48-49
- Discuss how Jesus obeyed His parents
- Share how they obey their parents

How did Jesus obey His parents?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 54
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Reading - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Baptism practices

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

- Identify baptism practices in their church
- Describe baptism ceremonies
- Show interest in baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures of baptism
- Discuss what is happening in the pictures
- Share how people are baptized in their church

How are people baptized in your church?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 58
- Pictures
- Holy Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Place of Jesus' baptism

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

- Name the place where Jesus Christ was baptized
- Read Matthew 3:13
- Appreciate the importance of baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Matthew 3:13
- Identify where Jesus was baptized
- Read flashcards about Jesus' baptism

Where was Jesus baptized?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 59
- Holy Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Reading - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - John the Baptist

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

- Identify the person who baptized Jesus Christ
- Read Matthew 3:14-15
- Value the role of John the Baptist

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Matthew 3:14-15
- Discuss what John said to Jesus
- Look at pictures of Jesus' baptism

Who baptized Jesus?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 60
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Reading - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Drawing Jesus' baptism

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

- Draw and color Jesus being baptized
- Describe the baptism scene
- Show interest in Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and color Jesus being baptized
- Read flashcards about Jesus' baptism
- Watch video of Jesus' baptism

How was Jesus baptized?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 61
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils
- Video clip

- Project work - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Significance of baptism

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

- Match people with their roles in baptism
- Identify who baptizes people today
- Appreciate the significance of baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Match people with their baptism roles
- Discuss who baptizes people today
- Read about baptism practices

Why is baptism important?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 62
- Matching activity
- Holy Bible

- Written work - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Being humble like Jesus

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

- Practice humility in their interaction with others
- Identify ways Jesus showed humility
- Value the importance of humility

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at picture of a girl helping her friend
- Discuss how to show humility to classmates
- Read about Jesus' humility

How did Jesus show humility during His baptism?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 63
- Pictures
- Holy Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Being humble like Jesus

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

- Practice humility in their interaction with others
- Identify ways Jesus showed humility
- Value the importance of humility

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at picture of a girl helping her friend
- Discuss how to show humility to classmates
- Read about Jesus' humility

How did Jesus show humility during His baptism?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 63
- Pictures
- Holy Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Attending a wedding

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

- Share experiences of attending weddings
- Identify what happens at weddings
- Appreciate wedding ceremonies

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell classmates about weddings they attended
- Discuss what they liked about weddings
- Look at wedding pictures

What happened at Cana of Galilee?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 63
- Pictures
- Holy Bible

- Storytelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - The miracle at Cana

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

- Retell the story of the wedding at Cana
- Read John 2:1-10
- Show interest in Jesus' miracles

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of the wedding at Cana in John 2:1-10
- Tell the story to a friend
- Discuss the miracle at Cana

What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 64
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Storytelling - Reading - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obeying Jesus

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

- Identify how the servants obeyed Jesus
- Read John 2:7-9
- Value the importance of obedience

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Take turns reading John 2:7-9
- Discuss how servants responded to Jesus' instructions
- Look at pictures of servants obeying Jesus

How did the servants obey Jesus?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 65
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Reading - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obedience to others

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

- Obey instructions as portrayed in the wedding at Cana
- Role play obedience to parents and teachers
- Show willingness to obey others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures of children obeying teachers and parents
- Discuss how they obey their teachers and parents
- Read about obeying others

How do you obey your parents and teachers?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 66
- Pictures
- Role play props

- Role play - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

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

- Retell the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Share experiences of helping others
- Value helping those in need

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read story about Kevin helping Frank
- Discuss what happened to Frank
- Share instances of helping friends
- Role play helping others

How did Kevin help Frank?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 68
- Holy Bible
- Role play props

- Storytelling - Role play - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing Simon's Mother-in-law - Jesus heals

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

- Read Luke 4:38-39
- Describe how Jesus healed Simon's mother-in-law
- Appreciate Jesus' power to heal

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 4:38-39
- Discuss what Jesus did
- Look at pictures of the healing
- Identify who was sick and how Jesus helped

What did Jesus do for Simon's mother-in-law?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 69
- Holy Bible
- Pictures

- Reading - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing Simon's Mother-in-law - Showing gratitude

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

- Show gratitude to others as portrayed by Simon's mother-in-law
- Role play the healing scene
- Value expressing thanks

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch video clip of the healing
- Retell the healing story
- Role play the healing and gratitude
- Practice saying thank you

How did Simon's mother-in-law express gratitude?

- Mentor Christian Religious Education Learner's Book pg. 70
- Video clip
- Role play props

- Role play - Observation - Storytelling