MARRIAGE

The meaning of marriage and Traditional African understanding
Traditional African understanding (continued)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define marriage and explain its purposes. Discuss marriage as focus of existence in African communities. Analyze features of traditional African marriage: procreation, polygamy, covenant relationship.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of marriage as lasting relationship between man and woman; Discussion of marriage purposes: love, procreation, unity, social status; Analysis of marriage as rhythm of life in African communities; Examination of marriage and procreation as intertwined - children as buds of hope, social status, labor source, wealth

The Bible, Marriage definition charts, Traditional practice examples
The Bible, Polygamy justification materials, Covenant elements charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 54-58

MARRIAGE

Christian teaching on marriage
Christian teaching (continued) and Secular approaches

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Highlight biblical foundation of Christian marriage. Explain marriage as divine institution for procreation and companionship. Discuss Christian emphasis on monogamy and permanence.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Scripture study Genesis 2:24, 1:28, 2:18 on divine institution; Analysis of marriage purposes: procreation, companionship, mutual love fulfillment; Discussion of monogamy as God's original plan (Genesis 2:23); Examination of marriage permanence and church attitudes toward divorce; Study of 1 Corinthians 7:4 on mutual submission

The Bible, Genesis passages, Marriage covenant materials
The Bible, 1 Corinthians passage, Modern marriage trend materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 58-62

MARRIAGE

Preparation for marriage - Traditional African practice
Preparation for marriage - Christian practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe traditional methods of choosing marriage partners. Explain betrothal and courtship processes in African communities. Analyze wedding ceremony significance and variations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of marriage partner selection: parental arrangement, orkitengel (booking) among Maasai, boy's choice with parental approval; Analysis of betrothal rituals: beer, gifts, pipe smoking symbolism; Examination of courtship period: marriage negotiations, bride-wealth payment; Study of wedding ceremonies: mock attacks, elopement, feasting, virginity celebration

The Bible, Traditional selection methods, Wedding ceremony examples
The Bible, 2 Corinthians passage, Christian wedding materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 63-67

MARRIAGE

Celibacy as alternative to marriage

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define celibacy and explain its biblical foundation. Discuss advantages of celibacy for church ministry. Analyze various reasons why people choose not to marry.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of celibacy from Latin "Coelebes" meaning bachelor; Scripture study Matthew 19:12, 1 Corinthians 7:1,8,32-35; Analysis of Jesus and John the Baptist as celibate examples; Discussion of

The Bible, Matthew and 1 Corinthians passages

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 72-74

THE FAMILY

Definition and types of families
Traditional African vs Christian understanding of family

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define family as basic social unit. Identify different types of families. Compare nuclear, polygamous, single-parent and extended families.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of family as basic social unit; Discussion of nuclear family advantages: undivided attention, mutual love, sexual satisfaction; Examination of single-parent and extended family structures

The Bible, Family structure charts, Visual aids
The Bible, Genesis and 1 Corinthians passages

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 76-80

THE FAMILY

Responsible parenthood and contraception
Family problems - Child abuse, diseases, and unfaithfulness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define responsible parenthood and its manifestations. Explain natural and artificial contraception methods. Discuss Christian views on family planning.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of parental roles and comprehensive child education; Study of Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:5-9 on child training; Examination of Christian perspectives on contraception and family planning

The Bible, Proverbs and Deuteronomy passages, Contraception materials
The Bible, Exodus 20:14, Child protection materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 82-87

THE FAMILY

Family problems - Separation, divorce, and childlessness
Family problems - Jealousy, resource misuse, and leadership styles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain causes and effects of separation and divorce. Discuss childlessness challenges and solutions. Compare traditional and Christian responses to family breakdown.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Analysis of separation vs divorce and their causes; Discussion of traditional African discouragement of divorce; Study of Jesus' teaching on divorce and Christian marriage permanence

The Bible-Matthew teachings on divorce
The Bible, Galatians and Ephesians passages

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 91-95

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

The meaning of work and reasons for working

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define work in its widest sense. Distinguish between labour and creative work. Explain reasons why people work.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of work as human activity using intellectual or physical energy; Discussion of work dimensions: physical, spiritual, moral, economic, cultural; Analysis of reasons for working: self-satisfaction, personal development, basic needs, dignity; Examination of work as life itself and source of meaning

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 95-98

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Types of work and vocation
Traditional African attitude to work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify different types of work people engage in. Define vocation and its biblical foundation. Distinguish between professions, trades, crafts, careers, guilds and jobs.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of salaried employment, self-employment, casual work; Analysis of professions requiring advanced education; Study of biblical calling: prophets, disciples, Paul's teaching on gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-31)

The Bible, 1 Corinthians passage, Work classification charts
The Bible, Traditional work examples, Cultural practice materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 96-100

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Secular attitude to work and Christian teaching on work
Virtues related to work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare secular attitudes to work with Christian perspectives. Explain biblical foundation of Christian work ethic. Analyze God as worker and humans as co-creators.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of secular factors: education level, opportunities, competition; Analysis of negative secular attitudes: work as commodity, personal gain focus; Scripture study Genesis 1-2 on God as worker; Study of Jesus as carpenter and Paul as tent maker

The Bible, Genesis creation passages
The Bible, Virtue definition materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 102-105

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Professional ethics, ethos and codes
Rights and duties of employers and employees

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define professional ethos, ethics and codes. Explain roles of professional codes in society. Discuss importance of professional standards and public trust.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of professional ethos as character of profession; Discussion of professional ethics as principles of conduct

The Bible
The Bible, Rights and duties charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 106-108

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Employment and wage/labour contracts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss Christian approach to employment issues. Explain biblical principles on wages and labour contracts. Analyze just wage considerations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Study of biblical employment principles (Leviticus 19:13, Luke 10:7); Analysis of Paul's teaching on fair wages (1 Timothy 5:18) Examination of labour contract protection and legal binding

The Bible, Leviticus and Luke passages

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 110-112

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Industrial action/strikes
Child labour

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain causes and forms of industrial action. Discuss negative effects of strikes. Analyze Christian attitude to labour disputes.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of strikes as protest for better conditions; Discussion of strike forms, Examination of Christian peaceful approach to dispute resolution; Study of Matthew 5:21-26 on peaceful solutions

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 112-113

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Child labour (continued) and child protection
Unemployment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss international and national child protection measures. Explain Christian response to child abuse and exploitation. Analyze children's rights and responsibilities.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Analysis of international declarations: UN Rights of Child, African Charter; Discussion of Kenya's Children's Act and government measures; Examination of organizations: UNICEF, ANPPACAN, CRADLE; Study of children's rights: life, education, expression, protection

The Bible
The Bible, 1 Corinthians 12 on talents, Unemployment statistics

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 114-116

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Self-employment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define self-employment and explain its importance. Discuss factors to consider before starting businesses. Analyze Jua Kali sector and entrepreneurship opportunities.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of self-employment as personal enterprise initiation; Discussion of importance: income generation, job creation, economic welfare; Study of Christian encouragement for work and job creation

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 117-118

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK
CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Biblical foundation of work and modern applications
The meaning and forms of leisure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Synthesize biblical teachings on work from Old and New Testament. Apply Christian work principles to contemporary employment challenges. Develop Christian work ethic for modern contexts.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Comprehensive review of Genesis creation and work; Analysis of Jesus as worker and Paul's teachings; Integration of traditional African, secular, and Christian work attitudes; Application of biblical principles to modern employment issues; Development of Christian approach to contemporary work challenges

The Bible, Genesis and New Testament work passages, Application scenarios
The Bible, Leisure activity examples, Visual aids

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 95-118

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Importance of leisure and traditional African understanding
Christian teaching on leisure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain importance of leisure for human wellbeing. Discuss traditional African organization of leisure activities. Analyze leisure in African ceremonies and age groups.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Analysis of leisure importance for rest and recreation; Discussion of traditional African leisure organization by age and gender; Examination of ceremonial leisure: initiation, marriage, naming; Study of storytelling and age-specific activities

The Bible, Traditional ceremony examples, African leisure materials
The Bible, Genesis and Exodus passages

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 122-125

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Misuse of leisure today
Use and abuse of alcohol

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify ways leisure is misused in modern society. Discuss negative effects of excessive passive activities. Analyze problems of idle talk, gambling, and discos.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of excessive passive activities and technology addiction; Analysis of gambling, idle talk, and disco problems; Examination of changing leisure patterns from traditional to modern

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 128-130

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Use and abuse of drugs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define drugs and classify different types. Explain effects of medical, soft, and hard drugs. Discuss reasons for drug abuse among youth.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition and classification of drugs; Analysis of medical, soft, and hard drug effects; Discussion of abuse reasons

The Bible, Drug classification charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 133-138

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE
CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WEALTH, MONEY AND POVERTY

Causes and prevention of drug abuse
Christian criteria for evaluating leisure use
Definition of wealth, money and poverty

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze factors leading to alcohol and drug abuse. Discuss prevention strategies and rehabilitation measures. Explain role of family, church, and society in prevention.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Analysis of abuse causes: parental neglect, financial stress, media influence; Discussion of prevention strategies and rehabilitation organizations

The Bible, charts
The Bible, Psalms and 1 Corinthians passages
The Bible, charts showing world currencies

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 133-138

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WEALTH, MONEY AND POVERTY

Traditional African understanding of wealth
Traditional African understanding of poverty and attitudes to wealth
Impact of money economy on traditional African society

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss traditional African understanding of wealth. Explain ways wealth was acquired in traditional African communities. Compare individual and communal ownership of wealth.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Q/A reviewing previous lesson; Narrations on traditional wealth measures; Group discussions on livestock as wealth

The Bible, charts on traditional wealth indicators, pictures of livestock
The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 143-145

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WEALTH, MONEY AND POVERTY

Christian teaching on wealth - Old Testament
Christian teaching on wealth and poverty - New Testament
Fair distribution of wealth
Bribery and corruption

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Highlight Old Testament teachings on wealth. Discuss wealth as God's blessing linked to obedience. Analyze biblical examples of righteous wealthy people. Explain social obligations of the wealthy.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Bible reading from Genesis, Deuteronomy, and Psalms; Narratives on Abraham, David, and Solomon; Discussions on Naboth's vineyard story

The Bible
The Bible, pictures illustrating biblical parables.
The Bible, relevant print media material

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 151-153

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Definition of law, order and justice
The need for law, order and justice in society
Rights and duties of citizens

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define law, order and justice. Identify different types of laws. Explain the importance of law in society. Distinguish between statutory and customary laws.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Q/A on school rules and regulations; Brain storming on types of laws; Group discussions on importance of laws, Practical examples of laws affecting daily life.

The Bible
The Bible, chalkboard, exercise books, old newspapers, local examples from community.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 163-165

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Traditional African understanding of law, order and justice
Biblical teachings on law - Old Testament and Jesus' fulfillment
Biblical teachings on order and justice
Social disorders - discrimination (racism and tribalism)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss traditional African laws and customs. Explain methods of maintaining order in traditional society. Analyze traditional justice systems. Evaluate traditional conflict resolution mechanisms.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Narratives on ancestral laws and taboos; Group discussions on traditional punishments; Exposition on role of elders and chiefs; Case studies on oath administration; Practical examples of covenant making; Discussion on intermarriage as peacemaking.

The Bible,simple drawings on chalkboard.
The Bible
The Bible simple maps drawn on board.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 169-171

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE

Social disorders - gender discrimination and inequitable distribution of wealth
Social disorders - crime, its causes and remedies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss sexism and gender-based discrimination. Analyze causes and effects of gender inequality. Explain inequitable distribution of wealth and resources. Suggest Christian remedies for these social disorders.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Probing questions on gender roles; Group discussions on women's rights; Bible reading on Jesus' treatment of women

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 184-187

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE
CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Church-state relationship and Christian role in society transformation
Definition of science, technology and environment. Benefits of science and technology
Christian views on euthanasia and blood transfusion
Christian views on organ transplant and genetic engineering

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain church-state relationship in Kenya. Discuss areas of cooperation and conflict. Analyze Christian participation in social, economic and political life. Evaluate Christian role in transforming society.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Bible reading on Christian civic duties; Group discussions on church-state cooperation

The Bible simple diagrams on board.
The Bible
The Bible, simple drawings of human organs

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 191-195

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Christian views on plastic surgery and environmental impact of science and technology
Christian response to desertification and deforestation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain plastic surgery types and reasons. Discuss Christian response to cosmetic surgery. Define pollution and its types. Analyze environmental problems caused by technology.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Brain storming on beauty and appearance; Group discussions on reconstructive vs cosmetic surgery; Bible reading on being created in God's image; Exposition on land, air, water and noise pollution.

The Bible, simple environmental observations.
The Bible, simple tree planting demonstrations, seedlings if available.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 203-209