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

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 58-62

MARRIAGE

Christian teaching (continued) and Secular approaches

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss marriage as remedy against sin and complete with/without children. Explain secular approaches to marriage in modern society. Compare traditional, Christian and secular views.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Analysis of marriage as remedy against sexual sin; Discussion of Christian adoption for childless couples; Examination of secular changes: cohabitation, individualism, delayed marriage; Comparison of bride-wealth commercialization vs traditional significance; Study of changing gender roles and marriage partner selection

The Bible, 1 Corinthians passage, Modern marriage trend materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 58-63

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

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 82-87

THE FAMILY

Family problems - Child abuse, diseases, and unfaithfulness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify major family problems and their causes. Explain traditional and Christian responses to child abuse and domestic violence. Discuss family challenges from diseases and unfaithfulness.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of child abuse forms and domestic violence causes; Analysis of traditional African responses through clan elders; Study of Christian responses and church family programs

The Bible, Exodus 20:14, Child protection materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 87-91

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

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 102-105

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Virtues related to work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and explain virtues applied to different types of work. Discuss diligence, honesty, faithfulness, responsibility and tolerance in work.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Analysis of work as moral activity requiring virtues; Discussion of diligence as care and steady effort; Examination of honesty/integrity in dealing fairly and avoiding corruption; Study of faithfulness/loyalty to employers and commitments

The Bible, Virtue definition materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 105-106

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

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
Child labour (continued) and child protection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define child labour and explain its causes. Discuss exploitation of children in various forms of work. Analyze traditional African vs modern approaches to children's work.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of child labour as full-time employment of under-18s; Discussion of causes, Study of biblical view of children as God's blessings (Psalms 127:3-5)

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 113-116

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Unemployment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain causes and effects of unemployment. Discuss social problems resulting from joblessness. Analyze Christian response to unemployment challenges.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of unemployment as lack of jobs in formal and informal sectors; Analysis of causes: limited opportunities, attitude to manual work, corruption, poor policies; Examination of effects: social evils, insecurity, lack of basic needs; Study of Christian view as economic and moral problem; Analysis of church role in creating employment opportunities

The Bible, 1 Corinthians 12 on talents, Unemployment statistics

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 116-117

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WORK

Self-employment
Biblical foundation of work and modern applications

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
The Bible, Genesis and New Testament work passages, Application scenarios

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 117-118

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

The meaning and forms of leisure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define leisure as time free from work or duties. Distinguish between passive and active leisure. Analyze advantages and disadvantages of different leisure forms.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Definition of leisure as relaxation time; Discussion of passive vs active leisure forms; Analysis of advantages: rest, talent development; Study of disadvantages: addiction, health risks

The Bible, Leisure activity examples, Visual aids

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 119-122

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Importance of leisure and traditional African understanding

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 122-125

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Christian teaching on leisure
Misuse of leisure today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain biblical foundation of leisure from creation story. Discuss Jesus' example of rest and recreation. Analyze Christian use of leisure time.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Scripture study Genesis 2:2, Exodus 20:8-11 on Sabbath rest; Analysis of Jesus' leisure examples; Discussion of Christian activities: worship, visiting sick, retreat; Study of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 on appropriate timing

The Bible, Genesis and Exodus passages
The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 125-128

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Use and abuse of alcohol

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain traditional and modern uses of alcohol. Discuss effects of alcohol abuse on individuals and families. Analyze Christian views on alcohol consumption.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Discussion of traditional vs modern alcohol use; Analysis of abuse effects: health, family, work problems

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 130-133

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO LEISURE

Use and abuse of drugs
Causes and prevention of drug abuse

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
The Bible, charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 133-138

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

Christian criteria for evaluating leisure use
Definition of wealth, money and poverty

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Christian principles for leisure evaluation. Discuss biblical guidelines for appropriate leisure activities. Apply Christian criteria to modern leisure choices.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Study of Christian evaluation criteria: dignity, harm avoidance, God's glory; Scripture study Psalms 1:1-2, 1 Corinthians 10:31; Application of biblical principles to leisure choices; Discussion of avoiding addiction and harmful activities

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 138-140

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WEALTH, MONEY AND POVERTY

Traditional African understanding of wealth
Traditional African understanding of poverty and attitudes to wealth

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

Impact of money economy on traditional African society
Christian teaching on wealth - Old Testament
Christian teaching on wealth and poverty - New Testament

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss the introduction of money economy in Africa. Analyze positive and negative impacts of money economy. Evaluate changes in social structures due to money economy.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Probing questions on money vs barter trade; Detailed discussions on rural-urban migration; Group analysis of individualism vs communalism

The Bible
The Bible, pictures illustrating biblical parables.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 148-150

CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO WEALTH, MONEY AND POVERTY

Fair distribution of wealth
Bribery and corruption

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss Christian principles of fair wealth distribution. Explain the role of taxation in wealth redistribution. Analyze government and church responsibilities. Evaluate collaborative approaches to poverty eradication.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Probing questions on wealth inequality in Kenya; Bible reading on early church sharing; Group discussions on taxation principles

The Bible
The Bible, relevant print media material

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 157-159