Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 1 Rationalized CRE Notes (Complete for Term 1, 2, and 3).

  These comprehensive notes are meticulously organized into four major strands, each broken down into detailed sub-strands to facilitate learning.

   

  Strand 1.0: Creation

   

  This section focuses on the learner's understanding of themselves and their immediate environment as part of God's creation.

  • 1.1 Self-Awareness: This sub-strand helps learners identify their uniqueness and gender as created by God (Genesis 1:27) and appreciate that God knows them by name (Isaiah 43:1).

  • 1.2 My Family: It covers the members of a family, the importance of family prayer for unity, items that are shared at home, and ways to appreciate family members.

  • 1.3 Creation of Plants and Animals: Learners are taught to name common plants and animals, understand their origin from God's creation (Genesis 1:11, 1:24), and learn the importance of caring for their environment.

   

  Strand 2.0: The Holy Bible

   

  This strand introduces the Bible as a holy book and narrates key Old Testament stories.

  • 2.1 The Word of God: This part explains that the Bible is God's special book, divided into the Old and New Testaments. It emphasizes respectful handling and identifies Matthew and Mark as the first two books of the New Testament.

  • 2.2 Bible Story: Joseph and His Brothers: The notes narrate the story of Joseph, his coat of many colours, the jealousy of his brothers, and his eventual forgiveness (Genesis 37). It highlights values such as forgiveness, love, and kindness.

  • 2.3 Bible Story: The Chariot of Fire: This covers the story of Prophet Elijah being taken to heaven in a chariot of fire (2 Kings 2:11-12), demonstrating God's power and the importance of having a good relationship with Him.

   

  Strand 3.0: The Early Life of Jesus Christ

   

  This section details the significant events in Jesus's early life and ministry.

  • 3.1 The Birth of Jesus Christ: It retells the nativity story from Luke 2:4-13, including Jesus's birth in a manger in Bethlehem, the role of angels and shepherds, and the joy of the occasion.

  • 3.2 Jesus Christ in the Temple: This covers the event where a 12-year-old Jesus was found discussing with teachers in the temple (Luke 2:42-49), emphasizing values of obedience and spiritual growth.

  • 3.3 Baptism of Jesus Christ: It describes Jesus's baptism by John the Baptist in the River Jordan (Matthew 3:13-15), highlighting humility and obedience as key lessons.

  • 3.4 Wedding at Cana of Galilee: This sub-strand narrates Jesus's first miracle of turning water into wine (John 2:1-10), teaching about His power and the importance of obedience.

  • 3.5 Healing Simon's Mother-in-law: Based on Luke 4:38-39, this story shows Jesus's power to heal the sick and teaches the value of showing gratitude.

   

  Strand 4.0: Christian Values

   

  This strand focuses on instilling core Christian virtues in learners.

  • 4.1 Sharing: It uses the story of the boy with five loaves and two fish (John 6:1-14) to teach the importance of sharing, love, and caring for the environment.

  • 4.2 Obedience: This section stresses the importance of obeying parents and those in authority, with reference to Ephesians 6:1-3, and links obedience to God's blessings.

  • 4.3 Honesty: It defines honesty as telling the truth (Ephesians 4:25), respecting others' property, and being punctual.

  • 4.4 Thankfulness: Learners are taught why and how to express gratitude towards parents, guardians, and God, referencing 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

  These Grade 1 CRE notes are an excellent resource for learners, teachers, and parents. They are neatly structured, following the curriculum's thematic areas, and presented in a clear, easy-to-understand format. The inclusion of key learning outcomes, relevant Bible verses, suggested class activities, and reflection questions makes the content engaging and practical for the classroom. The notes are comprehensive, covering all three terms, and are printable, making them a convenient and valuable tool for effective teaching and revision.

• File Size:

  466.09 KB
• Length:

  26 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 1
• Subject:

  CRE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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