The New Testament

Infancy and Early Life of Jesus Christ - Mary's visit to Elizabeth, Magnificat and Benedictus
Infancy and Early Life of Jesus Christ - Birth of Jesus Christ and presentation at the temple

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

- Describe the events that took place when Mary visited Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-56
- Summarise the main messages in the Magnificat and Benedictus
- Relate Mary's joy and Zechariah's praise to real life situations where people celebrate breakthroughs after long periods of waiting

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 1:39-56 and summarise the song of Mary (Magnificat) and what can be learnt from her words
- Read Luke 1:57-80 and outline the main messages in Zechariah's song (Benedictus)
- Discuss lessons learnt from both songs and how they apply in daily life

What do the Magnificat and Benedictus reveal about God's faithfulness to His promises?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 172
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Hymn books
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 176
- Charts
- Video clips

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

The New Testament

Infancy and Early Life of Jesus Christ - Teachings of John the Baptist and their relevance to Christians today
Infancy and Early Life of Jesus Christ - Baptism of Jesus Christ and its relevance to Christians today

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

- Identify at least five specific teachings of John the Baptist from Luke 3:1-20
- Explain the relevance of John the Baptist's teachings to Christians today
- Relate John's call to fairness and sharing to real life the way a student is expected to return borrowed items and report honestly during group work

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 3:1-20 and analyse the teachings of John the Baptist on sharing, honest tax collection and soldiers' conduct
- Create a two-column chart: Column A for John's teaching and Column B for how Christians can apply it in daily life
- Discuss how John's teachings challenge Christians to be honest, just and compassionate

How do the teachings of John the Baptist challenge the way Christians behave in public and private life today?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 181
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 184

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

The New Testament

Infancy and Early Life of Jesus Christ - Temptations of Jesus Christ and their relevance to Christians today
Infancy and Early Life of Jesus Christ - Virtues exemplified by Jesus Christ to overcome temptations
Galilean Ministry - Jesus Christ's rejection in Nazareth

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

- Narrate the three temptations of Jesus Christ from Luke 4:1-13
- Explain the relevance of each temptation to challenges Christians face today
- Relate the temptations of Jesus to real life the way a student faces pressure to cheat in an exam — using known truth and self-control to resist

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 4:1-13 and fill in the blanks exercise on Jesus' temptations and His responses
- Brainstorm on temptations they encounter as youths and how they can apply Jesus' responses in similar situations
- Create a three-section chart: The Temptation, Jesus' Response, and Relevance to Christians Today

How can the way Jesus responded to temptation guide young Christians when they face similar pressures today?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 186
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 189
- Journals
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 191

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Observation

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Significance of the miraculous catch of fish
Galilean Ministry - Events in Luke 5:12-39

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

- Describe the miraculous catch of fish and the call of the first disciples in Luke 5:1-11
- Explain at least five lessons learnt from the miraculous catch of fish
- Relate the call of the first disciples to real life the way a mentor spots potential in an ordinary person and invites them into an extraordinary purpose

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 5:1-11 and describe the events that took place at Lake Gennesaret
- Brainstorm on lessons learnt from the miraculous catch of fish using the notes from Activity 3
- Sing the song "I will make you fishers of men" and discuss what it teaches about the call to discipleship

What does the miraculous catch of fish teach us about obedience, faith and God's ability to work through ordinary people?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 196
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Hymn books
- Charts
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 200
- Flashcards

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Events in Luke 6:1-11
Galilean Ministry - Why Jesus faced opposition from the Pharisees and Scribes

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

- Describe the events that took place in Luke 6:1-11 including the question about the Sabbath and the healing of the man with a withered hand
- Explain how Jesus challenged the Pharisees' understanding of the Sabbath law
- Relate the Sabbath controversy to real life the way rules made to help people can sometimes become barriers to compassion when applied rigidly

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 6:1-11 and complete Table 2.9 on the events in the Bible text
- Discuss how Jesus defended His disciples on the question about fasting and the Sabbath
- Make flashcards on the events in Luke 5:12-39 and 6:1-11 and arrange them in the correct order

Why did Jesus prioritise human need over strict observance of religious rules, and what does this mean for Christians today?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 205
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Flashcards
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 207
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Lessons learnt from the Sermon on the Plain — Beatitudes and Woes
Galilean Ministry - Lessons learnt from the Sermon on the Plain — Love, Judging and the Wise Builder
Galilean Ministry - Jesus' works of compassion — healing and raising the dead

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

- Identify and explain the Beatitudes and the Woes from Luke 6:17-49
- Summarise the main lessons from the Beatitudes in a three-column blessings chart
- Relate the Beatitudes to real life the way a student who remains humble and hardworking eventually earns the respect and rewards that proud students chase without finding

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 6:17-49 and explain each Beatitude using the three-column chart: Beatitude, Simplified in your own words, Why it is a blessing
- Discuss how the Woes contrast with the Beatitudes and what they warn against
- Share experiences on how the Beatitudes can be applied in day-to-day life

How do the Beatitudes challenge the values that the world around us promotes, such as wealth, power and popularity?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 211
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 213
- Journals
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 216

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Jesus' works of compassion — assurance to John and forgiveness of a sinful woman
Galilean Ministry - Relevance of Jesus' works of compassion to Christians today

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

- Explain the assurance Jesus gave to John the Baptist's disciples in Luke 7:18-35
- Describe how Jesus showed compassion to the sinful woman in Luke 7:36-50
- Relate Jesus' forgiveness to real life the way a teacher who forgives a struggling student and gives them a second chance can completely transform that student's confidence and future

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 7:18-35 and describe how Jesus reassured John the Baptist's disciples using His works as evidence
- Read Luke 7:36-50 and describe the sinful woman's act of devotion, Simon's reaction and Jesus' parable of the two debtors
- Discuss the lessons learnt from Jesus' forgiveness of the sinful woman and their relevance to Christians today

What do Jesus' compassion toward the sinful woman and His assurance to John the Baptist teach us about how God values faith and humility over reputation?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 218
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 221

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Parables of Jesus Christ — the Parable of the Sower
Galilean Ministry - Parables of Jesus Christ — the Parable of the Lamp

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

- Narrate the Parable of the Sower from Luke 8:4-15
- Explain what each type of soil represents in the life of a Christian
- Relate the different soils to real life the way a student's performance depends not just on the quality of teaching but on how attentive, rooted and distraction-free they are as a learner

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 8:4-15 and fill in the gap exercise on the Parable of the Sower using the provided word bank
- In groups, discuss what each type of soil represents and write summary notes
- Deduce lessons learnt from the parable and discuss how they apply in a Christian's daily life

What kind of "soil" best describes how you receive God's word in your daily life, and what would help you become more receptive?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 222
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 226
- Journals

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Relevance of parables of Jesus Christ to Christians today
Galilean Ministry - Mighty works of Jesus Christ — casting out demons and calming the storm

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

- Explain the significance of both the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Lamp to Christians today
- Perform skits based on the two parables and explain their relevance to modern life
- Relate the lessons from both parables to real life the way a farmer selects good soil deliberately and positions a lantern where it gives the most light — both requiring intentional action

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, come up with skits from the two parables, assign roles, present in class and record using a digital device
- After performance, discuss how the parables apply to situations Christians face today
- Write a weekly journal on how you have been a light to others and share with a parent or guardian

How do the Parables of the Sower and the Lamp together challenge a Christian to both receive and share God's word actively?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 229
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Digital devices
- Journals
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 224
- Charts
- Video clips

- Observation - Journals - Oral questions

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - Mighty works of Jesus Christ — healing the Gerasene demoniac and the woman with flow of blood
Galilean Ministry - Mighty works of Jesus Christ — raising of Jairus' daughter and feeding of five thousand
Galilean Ministry - Significance of the mighty works of Jesus Christ

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

- Describe the healing of the Gerasene demoniac in Luke 8:26-39
- Narrate the healing of the woman with flow of blood in Luke 8:40-48
- Relate the woman's act of reaching out to Jesus to real life the way a person in desperate need who takes one step of faith — even something as small as making a phone call to ask for help — can find a breakthrough

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 8:26-39 and describe the state of the demon-possessed man, the miracle and the reaction of the witnesses
- Read Luke 8:40-48 and explain how the woman with flow of blood demonstrated faith by touching Jesus' garment
- Discuss lessons learnt from both miracles and how they show that no one is beyond the reach of God's power

What do the healing of Legion and the woman with flow of blood reveal about the kinds of people Jesus was willing to help?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 225
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 227
- Video clips
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 231

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

The New Testament

Galilean Ministry - The transfiguration of Jesus Christ and its significance
Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians - Causes of divisions in the Church of Corinth

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

- Describe the transfiguration of Jesus Christ from Luke 9:28-36
- Explain at least six points of significance of the transfiguration
- Relate the transfiguration to real life the way a person who gets a glimpse of their future success during a difficult season gains the strength and clarity to keep going despite current hardships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 9:28-36 and identify what happened to Jesus' appearance, who appeared with Him and what the voice from the cloud declared
- Discuss the significance of Moses and Elijah appearing with Jesus and what the voice from the cloud reveals about Jesus' authority
- Write key points from the significance of the transfiguration on a chart and explain how it encourages Christians during difficult times

What does the transfiguration reveal about Jesus' identity, and how does it prepare His followers for the challenges ahead?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 232
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 235

- Oral questions - Observation - Written tests

The New Testament

Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians - Ways Paul addressed divisions in the Church of Corinth
Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians - Moral challenges facing the youth and possible solutions

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

- Explain at least five ways Paul addressed the divisions in the Church of Corinth from 1 Corinthians 1:10-31 and 3:1-9
- Match the causes of division with Paul's solutions using Table 2.13
- Relate Paul's approach to real life the way a skilled mediator in a workplace dispute reminds all parties that they share the same goal and that no single person's status should override the team's unity

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 1 Corinthians 1:10-31 and 3:1-9 and match each cause of division with Paul's solution using Table 2.13
- Visit a nearby church and interview members on factors that unite them, then organise findings into a digital report
- Present the digital report using PowerPoint slides or a short video and ask follow-up questions

How did Paul use the example of servant leadership to challenge the pride and rivalry that were tearing the Church of Corinth apart?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 240
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 243

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Rating scales

The New Testament

Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians - Ways Paul addressed immorality in the Church of Corinth
Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians - Modelling good morals as guided by the teachings of Apostle Paul

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

- Explain how Paul confronted sexual immorality in the Church of Corinth using 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, 9-13 and 6:9, 12-20
- Describe Paul's warning that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit
- Relate Paul's teaching to real life the way a person who respects a government building avoids vandalism and misuse — just as a Christian who recognises their body as God's temple avoids defiling it

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 and explain the immoral act Paul condemned and the two ways he addressed it
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:9 and list the forms of immorality condemned and the consequences stated
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and discuss Paul's argument that the body belongs to the Lord and is a temple of the Holy Spirit

What does Paul mean when he says "your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit," and how should this change the way a young Christian makes decisions about their body?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 246
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 248
- Journals

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

The New Testament
Church in Action
Church in Action
Church in Action
Church in Action

Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians - Review of Strand 2.0: The New Testament
The Holy Spirit - The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit - Peter's message on the day of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit - Lessons learnt from the day of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit - Jesus' teachings on the role of the Holy Spirit

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

- Summarise key learning outcomes across all four Learning Sections of Strand 2.0
- Respond accurately to review questions drawn from 2.1 through 2.4
- Connect the overall teachings of the New Testament strand to real life the way a student who reviews all their notes before an exam gains confidence not just in passing but in genuinely understanding what they have learned

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Answer the consolidation questions at the end of each Learning Section covering New Testament Books, Infancy and Early Life of Jesus, Galilean Ministry and Paul's Letter
- In pairs, quiz each other on key Bible texts, characters and lessons from across Strand 2.0
- Write a summary reflection on the most impactful lesson learnt from Strand 2.0 and how they will apply it in their daily life

Looking back across all the topics in Strand 2.0, which teaching of Jesus or Paul do you find most relevant to your life today, and why?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 147–248
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts
- Journals
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 249
- Bible (Acts 2:1-13)
- Charts and digital devices
- Bible (Acts 2:14-40)
- Bible (Acts 2:1-40)
- Bible (John 14:15-17, 25-26; John 16:7-15; Acts 1:6-8)
- Flashcards
- Digital devices

- Written tests - Oral questions - Journals

Church in Action

The Holy Spirit - Involving the Holy Spirit in daily life
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Classifying the gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Criteria for discerning gifts: True prophecy
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Criteria for discerning gifts: False prophecy

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

- Discuss how a Christian can involve the Holy Spirit in their day-to-day life
- Engage a resource person on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian
- Commit to seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance in personal decisions, much like a student seeks a mentor's advice before making major academic or career choices

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Engage a resource person (pastor, priest or chaplain) on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian
- Prepare and ask questions during the interview, and note key points
- Write a reflection journal on how they involve the Holy Spirit in their lives
- Share journal reflections with classmates for peer learning

How do you actively involve the Holy Spirit in your everyday decisions and actions?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 249
- Bible
- Journals
- Resource person
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 262
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:1-3)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Bible (Matthew 7:15-20)
- Printed case studies

- Journals - Observation - Anecdotal records

Church in Action

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Criteria for discerning gifts: Fruit of the Spirit
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Manifestation of gifts in the Church today
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Manifestation of gifts: Research and report

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

- Read Galatians 5:16-26 and describe the fruit of the Spirit
- Explain how the fruit of the Spirit is a key criterion for discerning spiritual gifts
- Commit to cultivating the fruit of the Spirit as a daily standard of conduct, the way an athlete maintains discipline to perform at their best

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read Galatians 5:16-26 and list the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit
- Discuss why it is important to look for the fruit of the Spirit in a person who claims spiritual gifts
- Make posters on criteria for discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit using Bible texts and symbols
- Present posters in class and explain criteria used

How does the fruit of the Spirit serve as a reliable standard for testing the genuineness of spiritual gifts?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 262
- Bible (Galatians 5:16-26)
- Manila papers for posters
- Charts
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Internet access

- Rubrics - Peer assessment - Checklists

Church in Action

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Manifestation of gifts: Application and peer learning
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Desire to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

- Appraise the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the church today
- Present findings on the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit using digital devices
- Show willingness to use spiritual gifts for the benefit of others, just as a skilled artisan uses their talent to create something useful for the whole community

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Present research reports on the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in class
- Peer review presentations using a checklist
- Engage a resource person on how spiritual gifts are used responsibly in the church
- Write a reflection journal on how they can use their gifts to serve others

How can young Christians responsibly use and nurture the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the benefit of their community?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 262
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
- Charts
- Journals

- Rubrics - Portfolio - Observation

Church in Action

The Holy Trinity - Meaning and persons of the Holy Trinity
The Holy Trinity - Role of the Holy Trinity in the life of a Christian

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

- Explain the meaning of the Holy Trinity using a Bible dictionary
- Identify the three persons of the Holy Trinity from key scriptures
- Appreciate how the unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in one God models the kind of teamwork and unity that makes families, schools and communities thrive

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use a Bible dictionary to find the meaning of the Holy Trinity and share findings in class
- Read 2 Corinthians 13:14, Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 3:16-17 and Luke 1:35, and make notes on the Holy Trinity
- Make a Holy Trinity diagram on charts, manila papers or flashcards and use it to explain the concept
- Recite 2 Corinthians 13:14 in class

Who is the Holy Trinity and how is God revealed as three persons yet one God in the Scriptures?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 275
- Bible (2 Corinthians 13:14; Matthew 3:16-17; Luke 1:35)
- Charts
- Bible dictionary
- Bible (Matthew 3:16-17; Luke 1:35; 1 Timothy 2:5)
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Checklists - Observation

Church in Action

The Holy Trinity - The doctrine of one God (monotheism) in Christianity
Sacraments - Meaning of baptism from scripture
Sacraments - Importance of baptism in the life of a Christian

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

- Articulate the doctrine of one God in Christianity using Isaiah 44:6-8, Deuteronomy 32:39 and 1 Timothy 2:5
- Explain how monotheism sets Christianity apart from idol worship
- Value the monotheistic belief in God as a firm foundation for Christian living, the way a building's strength depends on the quality of its single, solid foundation

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read Isaiah 44:6-8 and discuss God's sovereignty and uniqueness
- Read Deuteronomy 32:39 and outline how God is unique and all-powerful
- Read 1 Timothy 2:5 and explain the doctrine of one God and one mediator
- Compose or sing a song on the doctrine of one God; come up with a tune and rehearse it in class

Why is the Christian belief in one God important, and how does it guard against idolatry and false worship?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 275
- Bible (Isaiah 44:6-8; Deuteronomy 32:39; 1 Timothy 2:5)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 283
- Bible (Mark 16:16; John 3:5)
- Flashcards
- Bible dictionary
- Bible (Romans 6:1-14)

- Written tests - Oral questions - Checklists

Church in Action

Sacraments - Celebration of the Lord's Table or Eucharist in the church today
Sacraments - Significance of the Lord's Table in the life of a Christian

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

- Read Luke 22:14-20 and make notes on the institution of the Lord's Supper
- Describe the steps followed in the celebration of the Lord's Table in the church today
- See Holy Communion as a powerful communal act, similar to how a national celebration brings a whole community together to remember and honour a shared history

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Share experiences of how the Lord's Table is celebrated in different churches
- Read Luke 22:14-20 and make notes on the Last Supper
- Watch a video clip on the Last Supper and write notes
- Discuss the key elements common in most Christian traditions during the Eucharist

What are the key steps in celebrating the Lord's Table, and how do they connect back to what Jesus did with His disciples?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 283
- Bible (Luke 22:14-20)
- Digital devices
- Video clips
- Journals
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Anecdotal records

Church in Action
Christian Living Today
Christian Living Today
Christian Living Today

Sacraments - Desire to participate in sacraments to strengthen faith in God
Christian Ethics - Meaning of Christian ethics
Christian Ethics - Sources of Christian ethics
Christian Ethics - Peer pressure and alcohol, drug and substance abuse

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

- Summarise the importance of both baptism and the Lord's Table in the life of a Christian
- Present guidance on the steps followed during the Lord's Table to a group seeking direction
- Develop a personal desire to participate in the sacraments as a consistent source of spiritual renewal and strength, just as an athlete regularly trains to stay in peak condition

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Outline the various sacraments that Christians take part in
- Discuss how a believer should prepare themselves before receiving the Lord's Table (1 Corinthians 11:27)
- Present during a simulated Christian Union meeting the importance of baptism and the Lord's Table
- Write reflection notes on how participating in sacraments deepens personal faith in God

How does regular and sincere participation in the sacraments help a Christian remain committed to God and grow in faith?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 283
- Bible (1 Corinthians 11:27; Luke 22:14-20)
- Charts
- Journals
- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 291
- RSV Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Checklists - Journals

Christian Living Today

Christian Ethics - Addiction to social media and grooming
Christian Ethics - Solutions to ethical issues and road safety regulations
Christian Ethics - Ethical values needed to make appropriate moral decisions
Human Rights (Gender Based Violence) - Types and causes of gender-based violence

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

- Explain social media addiction and poor grooming as ethical issues
- Discuss causes and effects of social media addiction and poor grooming
- Connect social media overuse to real-life problems such as poor grades, low self-esteem, and neglect of prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the article on social media addiction and answer questions
- Read the church announcement on grooming and discuss its message
- Discuss cyber security risks and ethical practices when browsing the internet

How does addiction to social media affect a young person's spiritual and academic life?

- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 291
- RSV Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Road safety charts
- Flash cards
- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 313
- Charts on types of GBV

- Oral questions - Observation

Christian Living Today

Human Rights (Gender Based Violence) - Causes of gender-based violence
Human Rights (Gender Based Violence) - Effects of gender-based violence on individuals and families
Human Rights (Gender Based Violence) - Values and virtues needed to avoid gender-based violence

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

- Discuss causes of gender-based violence in Kenya
- Justify how social norms, poverty, and gender inequality contribute to GBV
- Connect causes of GBV to real-life events such as early marriages driven by poverty or FGM linked to cultural norms

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Mitchell's list and discuss each cause of GBV
- Copy and complete Table 4.6 justifying how each cause leads to GBV
- Read the conversation with Ms Doreen and add to the list of causes

Why has gender-based violence continued to increase in Kenya despite existing laws?

- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 313
- RSV Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Flashcards

- Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Human Rights (Gender Based Violence) - The value of love and its characteristics
Human Rights (Gender Based Violence) - Guidance and counselling services for survivors of GBV

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

- Identify characteristics of love from 1 Corinthians 13:1-8
- Discuss how love's characteristics prevent gender-based violence
- Relate love's characteristics to real-life relationship scenarios such as resolving disagreements without violence or respecting a partner's boundaries

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 and list characteristics of love
- Complete Table 4.9 on what love is and is not
- Read Matthew 22:36-39 and meditate on how to apply love in daily interactions
- Organise a role play on the value of love

How do the characteristics of love described in 1 Corinthians 13 help prevent gender-based violence?

- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 313
- RSV Bible
- Flashcards
- Digital devices
- Poster-making materials

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality - Meaning of human sexuality
Human Sexuality - Christian teachings on male-female relationships
Human Sexuality - Differences between dating and courtship

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

- Explain the meaning of human sexuality from a Christian perspective
- Identify Christian teachings on the origin and purpose of human sexuality
- Relate human sexuality to real-life responsibilities such as respecting one's body and understanding the purpose of intimacy within marriage

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the article on human sexuality and explain its meaning
- Read Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:20-24, and Mark 10:6-9 and define human sexuality from the Bible texts
- Summarise the teachings on a chart or digital device

What does it mean to understand human sexuality from a Christian perspective?

- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 328
- RSV Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality - Types and causes of irresponsible sexual behaviour
Human Sexuality - Ways of avoiding irresponsible sexual behaviour

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

- Identify types of irresponsible sexual behaviour including incest, fornication, rape, adultery, prostitution, and bestiality
- Discuss causes of irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Relate irresponsible sexual behaviour to real-life consequences such as unwanted pregnancy, STIs, and broken family relationships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Research meanings of types of irresponsible sexual behaviour and record in Table 4.11
- Read the story of Elizabeth and Jerry and identify causes of irresponsible behaviour
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and discuss why irresponsible sexual behaviour is condemned in the Bible

What are the causes and consequences of irresponsible sexual behaviour?

- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 328
- RSV Bible
- Digital devices
- Poster-making materials

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality - Applying 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 in daily life
Marriage and Family - Christian teachings on marriage

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

- Explain the meaning of 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 in relation to the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit
- Discuss how the scripture guides sexual purity
- Relate the teaching that the body is God's temple to real-life habits such as avoiding harmful substances, immoral dress, and sexual immorality

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and meditate on 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
- Write ways of applying the verse in daily life to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Organise a talk show on values needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Share notes for peer learning

Why does the Bible describe the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, and what does this mean for how we live?

- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 328
- RSV Bible
- Flash cards
- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 345
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Self-assessment

Christian Living Today

Marriage and Family - Christian teachings on family
Marriage and Family - Celibacy as an alternative to marriage
Marriage and Family - How the church prepares young people for marriage and family life

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

- State Christian teachings on family from selected scriptures
- Outline the responsibilities of children and parents in a Christian family
- Relate the command to honour parents (Exodus 20:12) to real-life actions such as obeying parents, caring for ageing relatives, and maintaining family harmony

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Exodus 20:12, 1 Timothy 5:3-8, Ephesians 6:4, and Colossians 3:18-21 and answer questions on family responsibilities
- Complete Table 4.14 using Proverbs 1:8-9, Proverbs 10:1, Proverbs 30:17, and Proverbs 20:20
- Meditate on Proverbs 10:1 and discuss characteristics of a wise and foolish child

What responsibilities do children and parents have in a Christian family?

- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 345
- RSV Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Marriage and Family - Challenges related to marriage and family life
Marriage and Family - Solutions to problems facing families and values for stable families

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

- Discuss challenges related to marriage and family life
- Analyse causes and effects of each challenge
- Relate challenges such as poverty, domestic violence, and communication breakdown to real-life family situations in the local community

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the stories of Molly, Stacy, and Margret and identify marriage and family challenges
- Discuss other challenges and record notes
- Share notes in class

What are the most common challenges facing marriages and families in Kenya today?

- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 345
- RSV Bible
- Digital devices
- Word search puzzle

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Christian Response to Modern Medicine, Science and Technology - Role of technology in spreading the Gospel
Christian Response to Modern Medicine, Science and Technology - Christian views on euthanasia and the right to life

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

- Elaborate ways technology is used to spread the Gospel
- Discuss how various digital platforms contribute to evangelism
- Relate the use of technology in ministry to real-life examples such as online church services, gospel podcasts, and Bible apps used in Kenya and globally

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of technology and its use in different fields
- Study Figure 4.14 and explain how each form of media spreads the Gospel
- Discuss how radio, TV, internet, live streaming, and gospel music production advance evangelism

How has modern science and technology transformed the spread of Christianity today?

- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 362
- RSV Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Christian Response to Modern Medicine, Science and Technology - Christian views on cosmetic plastic surgery
Christian Response to Modern Medicine, Science and Technology - Examples of creative skills outlined in the Bible
Christian Response to Modern Medicine, Science and Technology - Lessons from Daniel and King Solomon's aptitude and wisdom
Christian Response to Modern Medicine, Science and Technology - God as the source of witty inventions and creativity

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

- Define cosmetic plastic surgery and describe its common procedures
- Outline Christian views on cosmetic plastic surgery from scripture
- Relate biblical teachings on the body as God's creation to real-life pressures young people face to alter their appearance through surgery or tattoos

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Research the meaning of cosmetic plastic surgery
- Complete Table 4.17 using 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 31:30, Leviticus 19:28, 1 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, and Psalms 139:14
- Discuss why some people opt for cosmetic surgery and what advice Christians would give

Why does the Bible discourage altering the body through cosmetic surgery?

- Hummingbird CRE Grade 10 pg. 362
- RSV Bible
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written assignments