Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 9 Rationalized CRE Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed and published by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2024 as part of the rationalized Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) for Junior School. Grade 9 is the final level of Junior School and focuses on deepening biblical understanding, moral development, spiritual growth, and responsible Christian living as learners prepare for transition to Senior School.

  • Curriculum Level: Junior School (Grade 9)
  • Learning Area: Christian Religious Education (CRE)
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 120
  • Approach: Competency-based using the Life Approach method to link biblical teachings with real-life experiences
  • Focus: Character formation, moral decision-making, spiritual growth, and application of Christian values in daily life
  • Key Components: Learning outcomes, strands and sub-strands, suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, core competencies, values, PCIs, assessment rubrics, and Community Service Learning (CSL) integration

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands with suggested lesson allocation:

  • Strand 1.0: Creation
    • 1.1 Work – 8 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: The Bible
    • 2.1 Christian Moral Values – 10 lessons
    • 2.2 Kings David and Solomon – 10 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ
    • 3.1 Raising the Widow’s Son – 8 lessons
    • 3.2 Healing the Ten Lepers – 8 lessons
    • 3.3 Parable on Prayer – 8 lessons
    • 3.4 Nicodemus’ Encounter with Jesus Christ – 8 lessons
    • 3.5 Jesus’ Ministry in Jerusalem – 10 lessons
  • Strand 4.0: The Church
    • 4.1 The Early Church – 8 lessons
    • 4.2 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – 8 lessons
  • Strand 5.0: Christian Living Today
    • 5.1 Courtship and Marriage – 10 lessons
    • 5.2 Responsible Parenthood – 8 lessons
    • 5.3 Leisure – 8 lessons
    • 5.4 Wealth, Money and Poverty – 8 lessons

  The design also includes detailed assessment rubrics, suggested learning resources, non-formal activities, and guidelines for integrating Community Service Learning to support effective implementation of Christian Religious Education at Grade 9.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 9
• Subject:

  CRE

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