The Church

The Early Church - Characteristics of the Early Church

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

- Identify the characteristics of the Early Church
- Describe how the Early Church carried out its activities
- Show interest in learning about the Early Church

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Think, pair and share on what happened in Early Church
- Discuss meaning of 'church'
- List activities done in church
- Read Acts 2:41-47 in pairs
- Identify characteristics from Bible text
- Fit characteristic cards using shapes and color codes

What were the main characteristics of the Early Church?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 96
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Chart showing characteristics
- Flash cards
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Characteristics and modern church

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

- Discuss the unity demonstrated by believers in the Early Church
- Explain how Early Church believers cared for one another
- Appreciate the fellowship of the Early Church

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study church programmes and identify modern activities
- Design a poster showing current church programme
- Discuss how Early Church activities relate to modern churches
- Read story of Salome and Upendo Christian Church
- Identify values binding members together

How do churches today exhibit characteristics of the Early Church?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 97
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Posters
- Digital devices
- Church programme materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Characteristics and modern church

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

- Discuss the unity demonstrated by believers in the Early Church
- Explain how Early Church believers cared for one another
- Appreciate the fellowship of the Early Church

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study church programmes and identify modern activities
- Design a poster showing current church programme
- Discuss how Early Church activities relate to modern churches
- Read story of Salome and Upendo Christian Church
- Identify values binding members together

How do churches today exhibit characteristics of the Early Church?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 97
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Posters
- Digital devices
- Church programme materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Miracles in the Early Church

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

- Identify miracles performed in the Early Church
- Describe miracles performed by apostles
- Value the power of God displayed through miracles

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share experiences of witnessed miracles
- Read Acts 2:43, Acts 3:1-16, Acts 5:12-16 in turns
- Describe miracles performed by apostles
- Watch video clip on Early Church miracles
- Outline lessons learnt from miracles
- Write summary of miracles

What miracles were performed in the Early Church?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 98
- Bible (Acts 2:43, Acts 3:1-16, Acts 5:12-16)
- Chart
- Digital resources
- Video links

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Lessons from miracles

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

- Discuss the importance of miracles in the Early Church
- Explain how miracles strengthened the faith of believers
- Appreciate God's power demonstrated through miracles

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss lessons learnt from miracles
- Create table showing Bible verses and lessons
- Discuss application of lessons in daily life
- Read statements from Simon and Ruth about miracles
- Present points on chart in class

What lessons can we learn from the miracles performed in the Early Church?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 99
- Bible (Acts 2:43, Acts 3:1-16, Acts 5:12-16)
- Digital resources
- Chart materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Lessons from miracles

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

- Discuss the importance of miracles in the Early Church
- Explain how miracles strengthened the faith of believers
- Appreciate God's power demonstrated through miracles

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss lessons learnt from miracles
- Create table showing Bible verses and lessons
- Discuss application of lessons in daily life
- Read statements from Simon and Ruth about miracles
- Present points on chart in class

What lessons can we learn from the miracles performed in the Early Church?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 99
- Bible (Acts 2:43, Acts 3:1-16, Acts 5:12-16)
- Digital resources
- Chart materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - The story of Paul and Silas (Acts 16:16-34)

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

- Narrate the story of Paul and Silas
- Identify challenges faced by Paul and Silas
- Show willingness to face challenges in service to God

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share experiences of facing challenges
- Read Acts 16:16-34 and discuss story
- Analyze challenges faced by Paul and Silas
- Discuss what happened in prison
- Identify their faith and resilience

What happened to Paul and Silas when they were imprisoned?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 100
- Bible (Acts 16:16-34)
- Chart
- Pictures of Paul and Silas
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Relevance of Paul and Silas to Christians today

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

- Analyze the story of Paul and Silas and its relevance today
- Explain how Christians can overcome challenges in serving God
- Desire to worship God in all circumstances

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and discuss lessons learnt from Paul and Silas
- Identify challenges Christians face in service
- Explain ways to overcome challenges
- Compose and sing song about Paul and Silas
- Discuss faith and perseverance

How is the story of Paul and Silas relevant to Christians today?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 101
- Bible (Acts 16:16-34)
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Song materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Church attendance and spiritual growth

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

- Explain the importance of church attendance in spiritual growth
- Describe activities that promote spiritual growth in church
- Desire to grow spiritually by attending church

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Visit different churches in school neighborhood
- Interview priest/pastor/church leader on Early Church characteristics
- Write report on church visitation
- Discuss how churches demonstrate Early Church qualities

How does church attendance contribute to spiritual growth?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 102
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Digital resources
- Resource persons
- Report templates

- Observation - Oral questions - Written reports

The Church

The Early Church - Church attendance and spiritual growth

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

- Explain the importance of church attendance in spiritual growth
- Describe activities that promote spiritual growth in church
- Desire to grow spiritually by attending church

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Visit different churches in school neighborhood
- Interview priest/pastor/church leader on Early Church characteristics
- Write report on church visitation
- Discuss how churches demonstrate Early Church qualities

How does church attendance contribute to spiritual growth?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 102
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Digital resources
- Resource persons
- Report templates

- Observation - Oral questions - Written reports

The Church

The Early Church - Church attendance and spiritual growth (journaling)

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

- Describe how church attendance contributes to spiritual growth
- Keep a journal on church attendance and activities
- Show commitment to attending church regularly

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Attend church service and engage in activities
- Prepare journal to record activities
- Record impact of church activities on spiritual growth
- Have parent/guardian sign journal
- Reflect on personal spiritual development

What activities in church help believers to grow spiritually?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 103
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Journal template
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Journal review

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Teachings of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit

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

- Discuss the roles of the Holy Spirit according to Jesus' teachings
- Describe how the Holy Spirit helps Christians in daily lives
- Appreciate the role of the Holy Spirit

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss roles of different family members
- Explain importance of each member's role
- Brainstorm on role of Holy Spirit in Christian life
- Read John 14:15-26, John 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8
- Discuss Jesus' teachings on Holy Spirit

What did Jesus teach about the role of the Holy Spirit?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 107
- Bible (John 14:15-26, John 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Nine gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

- Identify the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Describe instances when gifts of the Holy Spirit are manifested
- Appreciate gifts given by the Holy Spirit

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share experiences on occasions when gifts were received
- Discuss feelings when receiving gifts
- Search online on meaning of gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:8-11
- Identify and list the nine gifts

What are the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 108
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Flash cards
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Nine gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

- Identify the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Describe instances when gifts of the Holy Spirit are manifested
- Appreciate gifts given by the Holy Spirit

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share experiences on occasions when gifts were received
- Discuss feelings when receiving gifts
- Search online on meaning of gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:8-11
- Identify and list the nine gifts

What are the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 108
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Flash cards
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Nine gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

- Identify the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Describe instances when gifts of the Holy Spirit are manifested
- Appreciate gifts given by the Holy Spirit

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share experiences on occasions when gifts were received
- Discuss feelings when receiving gifts
- Search online on meaning of gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:8-11
- Identify and list the nine gifts

What are the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 108
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Flash cards
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Classification of gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

- Classify the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to their categories
- Identify gifts of knowledge, power, and divine utterance
- Show interest in understanding spiritual gifts

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify gifts received and classify them
- Study chart on classification of gifts
- Categorize nine gifts into knowledge, power, utterance
- Discuss characteristics of each category

How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit classified?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 109
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Group work assessment

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Importance of gifts of the Holy Spirit

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

- Discuss the importance of gifts of the Holy Spirit in the church today
- Explain how Christians use spiritual gifts in service
- Value the gifts of the Holy Spirit

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share experiences of gifts in church
- Brainstorm importance of gifts in church today
- Match information on importance using shapes and colors
- Discuss how gifts serve the church body

Why are the gifts of the Holy Spirit important in the church today?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 110
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Charts
- Flash cards with shapes and colors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Discerning gifts and ungodly groups

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

- Identify characteristics of ungodly groups
- Explain how to discern ungodly groups
- Value the gift of discernment to avoid ungodly groups

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and analyze poem on ungodly groups
- Discuss characteristics of ungodly groups
- Explain how youth are lured into ungodly groups
- Discuss how to avoid joining ungodly groups
- Read 1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:15-20

What are the characteristics of ungodly groups?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 111
- Bible (1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:15-20)
- Charts
- Poem on ungodly groups

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Discerning gifts and ungodly groups

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

- Identify characteristics of ungodly groups
- Explain how to discern ungodly groups
- Value the gift of discernment to avoid ungodly groups

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and analyze poem on ungodly groups
- Discuss characteristics of ungodly groups
- Explain how youth are lured into ungodly groups
- Discuss how to avoid joining ungodly groups
- Read 1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:15-20

What are the characteristics of ungodly groups?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 111
- Bible (1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:15-20)
- Charts
- Poem on ungodly groups

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Discerning gifts and ungodly groups

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

- Identify characteristics of ungodly groups
- Explain how to discern ungodly groups
- Value the gift of discernment to avoid ungodly groups

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and analyze poem on ungodly groups
- Discuss characteristics of ungodly groups
- Explain how youth are lured into ungodly groups
- Discuss how to avoid joining ungodly groups
- Read 1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:15-20

What are the characteristics of ungodly groups?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 111
- Bible (1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:15-20)
- Charts
- Poem on ungodly groups

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Using discernment to avoid religious extremism

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

- Explain how to use the Word of God to discern false teachings
- Identify characteristics of cults/religious extremism
- Utilize discerning gifts to avoid joining ungodly groups

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Bible verses on false prophets (2 Peter 2:1, Galatians 5:19-23, 1 Corinthians 12:2-3)
- Discuss how Word of God helps recognize ungodly groups
- Discuss characteristics of cults and effects
- Analyze case studies on religious extremism

How can Christians use the Word of God to discern false teachings?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 112
- Bible (2 Peter 2:1, Galatians 5:19-23, 1 Corinthians 12:2-3)
- Charts
- Resource persons

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Using discernment to avoid religious extremism

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

- Explain how to use the Word of God to discern false teachings
- Identify characteristics of cults/religious extremism
- Utilize discerning gifts to avoid joining ungodly groups

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Bible verses on false prophets (2 Peter 2:1, Galatians 5:19-23, 1 Corinthians 12:2-3)
- Discuss how Word of God helps recognize ungodly groups
- Discuss characteristics of cults and effects
- Analyze case studies on religious extremism

How can Christians use the Word of God to discern false teachings?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 112
- Bible (2 Peter 2:1, Galatians 5:19-23, 1 Corinthians 12:2-3)
- Charts
- Resource persons

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Avoiding ungodly groups through discernment

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

- Discuss characteristics of cults in society today
- Explain effects of cults on individuals and society
- Pray for guidance and discernment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Class discussion on characteristics of cults today
- Discuss effects of cults on individuals and society
- Identify gifts of Holy Spirit that help discern false religions
- Compose and memorize poem from 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

How does the gift of discernment help one avoid joining ungodly groups?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 113
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Resource person
- Poem on gifts of Holy Spirit

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Avoiding ungodly groups through discernment

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

- Discuss characteristics of cults in society today
- Explain effects of cults on individuals and society
- Pray for guidance and discernment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Class discussion on characteristics of cults today
- Discuss effects of cults on individuals and society
- Identify gifts of Holy Spirit that help discern false religions
- Compose and memorize poem from 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

How does the gift of discernment help one avoid joining ungodly groups?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 113
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Resource person
- Poem on gifts of Holy Spirit

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Interview on avoiding cults and extremism

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

- Conduct an interview with a resource person about avoiding cults
- Write a report on findings from the interview
- Value guidance from the Holy Spirit in discernment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Conduct interview with resource person
- Develop interview questions
- Write report on findings
- Present report in class
- Discuss preventive measures for youth

What measures can Christians take to avoid being lured into cults and religious extremism?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Interview guidelines
- Resource person
- Digital resources

- Observation - Interview report - Presentation skills

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Interview on avoiding cults and extremism

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

- Conduct an interview with a resource person about avoiding cults
- Write a report on findings from the interview
- Value guidance from the Holy Spirit in discernment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Conduct interview with resource person
- Develop interview questions
- Write report on findings
- Present report in class
- Discuss preventive measures for youth

What measures can Christians take to avoid being lured into cults and religious extremism?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Interview guidelines
- Resource person
- Digital resources

- Observation - Interview report - Presentation skills

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Interview on avoiding cults and extremism

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

- Conduct an interview with a resource person about avoiding cults
- Write a report on findings from the interview
- Value guidance from the Holy Spirit in discernment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Conduct interview with resource person
- Develop interview questions
- Write report on findings
- Present report in class
- Discuss preventive measures for youth

What measures can Christians take to avoid being lured into cults and religious extremism?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Interview guidelines
- Resource person
- Digital resources

- Observation - Interview report - Presentation skills

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Interview on avoiding cults and extremism

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

- Conduct an interview with a resource person about avoiding cults
- Write a report on findings from the interview
- Value guidance from the Holy Spirit in discernment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Conduct interview with resource person
- Develop interview questions
- Write report on findings
- Present report in class
- Discuss preventive measures for youth

What measures can Christians take to avoid being lured into cults and religious extremism?

- Hummingbird CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Interview guidelines
- Resource person
- Digital resources

- Observation - Interview report - Presentation skills