The Life of Jesus

Persistence in Prayer - The Story of a Friend at Midnight
Persistence in Prayer - The Value of Friendship and Prayer

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

- Narrate the story of a friend at midnight from Luke 11:5-13 and explain why the friend visited at midnight. (K)
- Role-play the story of a friend at midnight and identify lessons learnt from it. (S)
- Desire to be persistent in prayer and never give up on communicating with God. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 11:5-13 and discuss why the friend visited at midnight.
- Narrate the story of a friend at midnight.
- Role-play the story of a friend at midnight.
- Identify lessons from the story of a friend at midnight and present in class.
- Discuss the importance of being persistent in prayer.

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

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 71
- Good News Bible (Luke 11:5-13)
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 72
- Resource persons

- Written quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

The Life of Jesus

Persistence in Prayer - Applying Persistence in Prayer

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

- Discuss the importance of always praying to God and explain how persistence in prayer strengthens their relationship with God. (K)
- Lead prayers in church in the company of family members and religious leaders and create awareness on persistence in prayer. (S)
- Develop a consistent habit of prayer and encourage others to pray persistently without giving up. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss how persistence in prayer reflects trust in God.
- Explain what they do to maintain a good relationship with God through prayer.
- Sing a song about the friend at midnight.
- With family members and religious leaders, lead prayers in church; create awareness on persistence in prayer; write a report and present in class.

Why is persistence in prayer important for Christians?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 73
- Good News Bible (Luke 11:5-13)
- Hymn books
- Resource persons

- Oral questions - Written quizzes - Observation schedules

The Church

The Early Church - Unity of Believers in the Early Church
The Early Church - Activities and Strategies for Church Unity

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

- Identify activities that brought unity among believers in the early church from Acts 2:42-47. (K)
- Write activities that promoted unity in the early church, cut them out and role-play each activity with friends. (S)
- Appreciate the importance of unity among believers and desire to promote it in their community today. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read what children searched about the meaning of unity of believers and write down the definitions in exercise books.
- Read Acts 2:42-47 and identify the activities that brought unity among believers in the early church.
- Discuss the importance of unity; write down key points and present in class.
- Write the activities that promoted unity on paper, cut them out, put them in a box, pick in turns and role-play each activity.

Why is church unity important?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 74
- Good News Bible (Acts 2:42-47)
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 75
- Pictures

- Journals - Oral questions - Written questions

The Church

The Early Church - Values Needed to Promote Church Unity

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

- Identify five values needed by Christians to promote church unity in society today. (K)
- Organise and participate in a charity walk with parents, guardians and teacher to help the needy in the community. (S)
- Appreciate the value of unity and commit to practising acts of charity that build the church community. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss why it is important to have unity in society today.
- Brainstorm on values needed to promote church unity today.
- Write down acts of charity being done by Christians today.
- With the help of parents or guardians and teacher, organise and participate in a charity walk to help the needy; take photographs for presenting in class.

What values do Christians need to promote unity in the church?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 76
- Good News Bible (Acts 2:42-47)
- Resource persons
- Digital devices

- Authentic tasks - Written questions - Observation schedules

The Church

The Lord's Supper - Events During the Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper - Significance of 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 from Luke 22:14-20 and arrange them in correct order. (K)
- Role-play the Lord's Supper in class using the events from Luke 22:14-20. (S)
- Desire to participate in the Lord's Supper/Eucharist as a sign of obedience and commitment to God. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at the picture of the Lord's Supper and discuss what is happening; identify what name is given to this activity in their church.
- Read Luke 22:14-20 and narrate to a friend what happened during the Lord's Supper.
- Arrange the events of the Lord's Supper in correct order.
- Role-play the Lord's Supper in class.

Why do Christians celebrate the Lord's Supper?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 77
- Good News Bible (Luke 22:14-20)
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 78

- Anecdotal notes - Authentic tests - Oral questions

The Church

The Lord's Supper - Values During the Celebration of the Eucharist

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

- Identify values required during the celebration of the Eucharist such as repentance, love, patience and thankfulness. (K)
- Complete the crossword puzzle to identify values required during the Eucharist and write down others not in the puzzle. (S)
- Commit to demonstrating the values required when taking part in the Lord's Supper in church. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify and write down values required during the celebration of the Eucharist from the crossword puzzle.
- Write down other values required during the Lord's Supper not included in the crossword.
- Discuss why it is important to practise these values when taking part in the Lord's Supper.
- With a family member and religious leader, create awareness on the importance of celebrating the Lord's Supper; record using a digital device and present in class.

What values should Christians demonstrate when taking part in the Lord's Supper?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 79
- Good News Bible (Luke 22:14-20)
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Resource persons

- Anecdotal notes - Word search/puzzle - Written questions

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit - Fruit of the Holy Spirit

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

- List the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit from 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and explain how each gift is important to Christians. (K)
- Sing the song on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and identify all the gifts named in it. (S)
- Appreciate the gifts of the Holy Spirit as God's provision for building up the church and serving others. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at the picture of people serving God and discuss how family members serve the Lord.
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and identify the gifts of the Holy Spirit from the tray activity; write them in exercise books.
- Sing the song Gifts of the Holy Spirit and state all the gifts named in the song.
- Explain how each gift of the Holy Spirit is important to Christians and write down key points.

How does the Holy Spirit inspire people to offer service to God?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 81
- Good News Bible (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
- Flash cards
- Hymn books
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 82
- Good News Bible (Galatians 5:22-23)
- Charts

- Oral questions - Assessment rubric - Observation

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Values from the Gifts and Fruit of the Holy Spirit

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

- Identify values that influence the life of Christians from the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit. (K)
- Write values from the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit on flash cards and explain how each value is applied in their community. (S)
- Develop a positive attitude towards practising the values of the Holy Spirit at home, school and in the community. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at the picture and discuss the values being demonstrated by the people in it.
- Read the values learnt from the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit.
- Write values on flash cards that come from the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit.
- Explain how the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit help them to relate well with others.

How do the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit influence the values of Christians?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 83
- Good News Bible (1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22-23)
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written questions - Observation schedules

The Church

The Holy Spirit - The Fruit of the Holy Spirit and Promoting Peace
Intercessory Prayer - The Story of Peter's Miraculous Rescue

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

- Explain how the fruit of the Holy Spirit promotes peace at home, school and in the community. (K)
- Draw a peace garden and name its plants using values from the fruit of the Holy Spirit; explain how each value promotes peace. (S)
- Commit to growing in the fruit of the Holy Spirit and creating a peaceful environment at home and school. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw a garden named 'My Peace Garden' and name the plants using values held from the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
- Explain how the values held by the boy in the picture promote peace at home, school and in the community.
- Discuss how the different gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us promote spiritual growth.
- With a family member and religious leader, create awareness on how the gifts of the Holy Spirit promote spiritual growth; take photographs and present in class.

How does the fruit of the Holy Spirit help promote peace among Christians?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 84
- Good News Bible (Galatians 5:22-23)
- Drawing materials
- Resource persons
- Digital devices
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 85
- Good News Bible (Acts 12:3-17)
- Flash cards

- Oral questions - Observation schedules - Written assignments

The Church

Intercessory Prayer - The Importance of Intercessory Prayer

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

- Explain what intercessory prayer is and describe the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian. (K)
- Look at pictures of children praying and write a prayer for a sick person to present in class. (S)
- Develop a habit of praying for others and trusting that God hears and answers intercessory prayers. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures of children praying and identify what the children are praying for.
- Discuss what they pray for and why prayers are important in their lives.
- Explain the meaning of intercessory prayer and how it differs from petition prayer.
- Write a prayer for a sick person and present it in class.

Why is intercessory prayer important for Christians?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 86
- Good News Bible (Acts 12:3-17)
- Flash cards
- Resource persons

- Oral questions - Written questions - Observation

The Church
Christian Living

Intercessory Prayer - How Christians Demonstrate Faith in God
Friendship Formation - Qualities of a Good Friend

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

- Identify ways Christians demonstrate their faith in God such as visiting the sick, singing, praising and praying for others. (K)
- Sort sentences to identify what Christians should do to demonstrate faith in God and sing the song My Faith Looks Up to Thee. (S)
- Commit to participating in Christian-based activities at church and in the community as a demonstration of faith in God. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures of people showing faith in God and discuss how they are demonstrating it.
- Sort out sentences to identify what Christians should and should not do to demonstrate faith in God.
- Sing the song My Faith Looks Up to Thee and discuss who the song is addressed to.
- With family members, identify a children's home, organise donations, visit them, read Acts 12:3-17, take photographs and present in class.

How do Christians demonstrate their faith in God?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 87
- Good News Bible (Acts 12:3-17)
- Hymn books
- Resource persons
- Digital devices
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 90
- Good News Bible (1 Thessalonians 5:11; Galatians 6:2)
- Flash cards
- Posters

- Oral questions - Written quizzes - Observation schedules

Christian Living

Friendship Formation - Avoiding Negative Peer Influence
Human Sexuality - Physical and Emotional Changes in Adolescence

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

- Explain the causes of poor choice of friends and the effects of negative peer influence on behaviour. (K)
- Write an essay on how to overcome negative peer influence and present it in class. (S)
- Desire to choose friends wisely and avoid negative peer pressure in daily life. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the conversation between Jimmy and the village elder about John joining a bad group; discuss what made John join the group and what he could have done differently.
- Identify bad habits that John might copy from the bad group and explain what they would do if a friend was rude to them.
- Discuss how to overcome bad company and avoid negative peer influence.
- With a parent/guardian and church leader, form a peer counselling group; create awareness in the community on avoiding negative influence; write a report.

How can you avoid negative peer influence?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 92
- Good News Bible (Proverbs 22:24-25; Proverbs 12:26)
- Flash cards
- Resource persons
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 95
- Good News Bible (1 Corinthians 6:18-19)
- Digital devices
- Dictionary
- Internet access

- Authentic tasks - Written questions - Observation schedules

Christian Living

Human Sexuality - Coping with Changes and Healthy Relationships

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

- Explain how to cope with body changes during adolescence and distinguish between healthy and unhealthy boy-girl relationships. (K)
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 and discuss what the Bible teaches about the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. (S)
- Behave responsibly as a young person and maintain healthy boy-girl relationships. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the conversation between Doctor Dosi and the class about coping with body changes and identify the changes mentioned.
- Discuss what John and Jane did when they noticed body changes and why it is important to seek right information.
- Read the story of Rose and Victor and identify what makes their boy-girl relationship healthy.
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 and discuss what the Bible teaches about boy-girl relationships and the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Why is it important to have healthy boy-girl relationships?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 97
- Good News Bible (1 Corinthians 6:18-19)
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Portfolio - Observation schedules

Christian Living

Human Sexuality - Overcoming Unhealthy Boy-Girl Relationships
Sanctity of Life - God as the Only Source of Life

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

- Outline the effects of unhealthy boy-girl relationships and explain ways of overcoming them. (K)
- Write findings on avoiding unhealthy boy-girl relationships on charts and hang them on the school noticeboard. (S)
- Develop a desire to behave responsibly and avoid unhealthy relationships as guided by Christian teachings. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Write down effects of unhealthy boy-girl relationships from the pictures and state other effects.
- Discuss how to avoid unhealthy boy-girl relationships.
- Write what the animals say about avoiding unhealthy boy-girl relationships on charts; hang them on the noticeboard.
- With a parent/guardian and village elder, organise a community campaign on maintaining healthy boy-girl relationships; record and present in class.

How can young people overcome unhealthy boy-girl relationships?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 98
- Good News Bible (1 Corinthians 6:18-19)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Resource persons
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 101
- Good News Bible (Genesis 1:27; Genesis 9:6; Psalms 49:7-8; Exodus 20:13)
- Flash cards
- Posters

- Oral questions - Written quizzes - Observation

Christian Living

Sanctity of Life - Causes of Violation of the Right to Life

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

- Identify causes of violation of the right to life and explain how the violation of human life affects individuals and society. (K)
- Debate on the causes of violation of the right to life and present findings in class. (S)
- Develop respect for human life and commit to avoiding any actions that violate the right to life. (A)

- Read messages about the right to life and explain the meaning of right to life and why it should be respected.
- Write down examples of violation of human life today.
- Debate on the causes of violation of the right to life.
- Read what learners found out about causes of violation and identify other causes.
- Discuss the emotions that can lead to violation of human life and how to avoid it; present findings.

How can we protect and respect the right to life?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 103
- Good News Bible (Genesis 9:6; Exodus 20:13; Psalms 49:7-8)
- Digital devices
- Resource persons

- Oral questions - Portfolio - Written questions

Christian Living

Sanctity of Life - Coping with Emotions and Stress
Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse - Meaning and Examples

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

- Explain how negative emotions and stress can lead to the violation of human life and describe ways of coping with them. (K)
- Group emotions into positive and negative, identify ways of coping with negative emotions and compose a poem on coping with emotions and stress. (S)
- Value positive emotions and develop habits that help maintain emotional well-being and protect human life. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Find out the meaning of emotions and stress from a dictionary or internet and discuss their relationship.
- Read the list of emotions and group them into positive and negative emotions using a table.
- Identify ways of coping with negative emotions and discuss how to help others cope with them.
- Explain how positive emotions are maintained.
- With a parent/guardian, visit a lawyer or religious leader to discuss more about the right to human life; create awareness in the community; take photographs.

How do emotions and stress affect our respect for the sanctity of life?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 104
- Good News Bible (Genesis 9:6; Exodus 20:13)
- Dictionary
- Digital devices
- Resource persons
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 105
- Good News Bible (Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 31:6; Ephesians 5:18)
- Internet access

- Assessment rubric - Written questions - Observation

Christian Living

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse - Reasons for Substance Abuse

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

- Explain the reasons why young people engage in alcohol and substance abuse as illustrated in the story of Zuri. (K)
- Select from a box the reasons why young people engage in alcohol/substance abuse and write them in exercise books. (S)
- Desire to avoid peer pressure that leads to alcohol and substance use and encourage others to do the same. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Zuri who was led into alcohol use by bad company and discuss what made her start.
- Write down the effects of alcohol and substance use on Zuri.
- Discuss other reasons why young people engage in alcohol and substance abuse.
- Select from the box reasons why young people engage in alcohol and substance use and write them down.

What leads young people to engage in alcohol, drugs and substance abuse?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 106
- Good News Bible (Proverbs 20:1; Ephesians 5:18)
- Flash cards
- Resource persons

- Oral questions - Journals - Written quizzes

Christian Living

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse - Effects on Body and Relationships
Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse - Dangers of Substance Abuse

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

- Outline the effects of alcohol and substance use on the body and relationships as guided by Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 31:6 and Ephesians 5:18. (K)
- Write the effects of alcohol and substance use on a chart and present it to classmates. (S)
- Appreciate the importance of good health and commit to respecting God's temple by avoiding substance abuse. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 31:6 and Ephesians 5:18 and explain lessons learnt from each verse.
- Discuss the health effects of alcohol and substance use and present key points in class.
- Explain how alcohol and substance use affect relationships in daily lives.
- Write the effects of alcohol and substance use on a chart.

What are the effects of alcohol and substance abuse on health and relationships?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 107
- Good News Bible (Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 31:6; Ephesians 5:18)
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 108
- Good News Bible (Proverbs 20:1; Ephesians 5:18)
- Digital devices

- Observation schedules - Written quizzes - Oral questions

Christian Living

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse - Avoiding Substance Abuse

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

- Identify five ways of avoiding alcohol and substance abuse and the values needed to stay free from them. (K)
- Prepare flash cards with messages on saying NO to alcohol and substance use and display at the CRE corner. (S)
- Demonstrate responsibility by encouraging peers to avoid alcohol and substance abuse in their community. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read what children in the pictures do to avoid engaging in alcohol and substance use and discuss other ways.
- Prepare flash cards with messages of saying NO to alcohol and substance use; read to class and display at CRE corner.
- Research on the prevention of alcohol and substance use using a digital device; type findings; present in class.
- With parents/guardians, make posters with messages on effects and prevention of ADSA; display in the community.

What values help young people avoid alcohol, drugs and substance abuse?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 109
- Good News Bible (Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 31:6; Ephesians 5:18)
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Posters

- Oral questions - Projects - Written quizzes

Christian Living

Social Media - Meaning and Common Social Media Platforms
Social Media - Effects of Appropriate and Inappropriate Social Media Use

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

- List social media platforms commonly used today and explain the meaning of social media. (K)
- Draw and colour symbols of social media platforms and match them to their names; present drawings in class. (S)
- Use social media responsibly as a God-fearing Christian. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at the picture and use a dictionary or internet to find out the meaning of social media; write it on a chart and hang on the wall.
- Look at pictures of children using social media and write down social media platforms they know.
- Draw and colour the symbols of social media platforms they know and present in class.
- Match social media symbols to their platform names (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Email).
- Search for other social media platforms from the internet.

Why should you use social media responsibly?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 111
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Internet access
- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 112

- Oral questions - Observation schedules - Written quizzes

Christian Living

Social Media - Safety Measures When Using Social Media

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

- Discuss safety measures to observe when using social media and explain the importance of passwords and online safety. (K)
- Create posters with messages on appropriate use of social media and present them to peers in the community. (S)
- Use social media ethically and responsibly by upholding integrity and respecting self and others online. (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Recite the poem Social Media and explain lessons learnt from it.
- State the safety measures to take when using social media.
- Discuss why a password is very important when using social media.
- Explain how to use social media for positive benefit of self and others.
- With the help of the teacher, create posters with messages on appropriate social media use; present messages to peers in the community; display posters at strategic places.

How can you use social media safely and responsibly?

- Longhorn CRE Learner's Book Grade 5 pg. 113
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Posters
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Written quizzes - Observation schedules