Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 8 Rationalized CRE Lesson Plans Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The lesson plans cover a duration of 11 weeks, with each week structured to contain 4 distinct lessons. The lesson plans are aligned with the KICD-approved CBE (Competency-Based Education) curriculum.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • Creation
    • Origin and Consequences of Sin
      • Definition and origin of sin according to Genesis 3.
      • Causes of sin in biblical times and among the youth today.
      • Consequences of sin on humanity.
      • Moral values and life skills needed to overcome temptations.
      • Importance of prayer in overcoming temptation.
    • God's Plan for Redemption
      • Meaning of Redemption and Salvation.
      • God's demonstration of love and plan for salvation through Jesus Christ.
      • Acts of mercy and God's saving grace (Ephesians 1:7).
  • The Bible
    • Faith and God's Promises
      • Background to the call of Abraham (Genesis 11 & 12).
      • Ways Abraham demonstrated faith in God.
      • Promises made by God to Abraham and their importance to Christians today.
      • Applying faith in daily life situations.
    • Abrahamic Covenant
      • Definition and elements of a covenant.
      • The covenant between God and Abraham (Genesis 15).
      • Covenants in modern life and their importance.
      • Characteristics of ungodly covenants and how to resist them.
      • Importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants.
    • Leadership in Israel: Saul
      • Definition of a leader and the role of judges/prophets.
      • Reasons for the Israelites demanding a king.
      • Reasons against kingship according to Prophet Samuel.
      • Failures of King Saul and their consequences.
      • Lessons learned from King Saul's leadership.
  • Miracles of Jesus Christ
    • Healing of Blind Bartimaeus
      • Definition of a miracle and challenges/sicknesses facing humans today.
      • Narrative of the healing of Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52).
      • Lessons learned from the healing of Bartimaeus.
    • Calming of the Storm
      • Narrative of the calming of the storm (Mark 4:35-41).
      • Lessons on faith and overcoming challenges in life.
      • Depending on God during difficulties.
    • Healing of the Paralytic
      • Narrative of the healing of the paralytic man (Luke 5:17-26).
      • Lessons on faith, friendship, and community support.
      • Definition of blasphemy and the Pharisees' opposition to Jesus.
• Length:

  120 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Plans
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  CRE

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