Christian Living Today
1.1 Human Sexuality
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- explain the meaning of human sexuality for holistic development
- discuss healthy and unhealthy relationships for responsible living
- discuss the circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationships
- outline the consequences of engaging in sex before marriage
- apply Christian values as they relate with others
- How do you utilize Christian values to maintain sexual purity?
- brainstorm on the meaning of human sexuality
- in pairs discuss healthy and unhealthy relationships
- in pairs read I Corinthians 6:9 and 18; discuss the meaning of the Bible texts
- read Philippians 4:8-9 and Galatians 5:23 reflect on it and keep a journal on values and life skills they apply as they relate with others
- write 1 Thessalonians 4:3 on a flash card recite it and display it in class
- in groups discuss circumstances that can lead to sexual temptations
- brainstorm on how to avoid temptations/tempting places
- role play on how to overcome a tempting situation
- list/mention the negative effects of engaging in sex before marriage
- listen to and engage a resource person on values guiding good morals and write key points
- reflect on their relationships and journal their resolve to remain chaste until marriage as they depend on God’s strength/prayer
- carry out a debate in class on, ‘it is possible for a young person to remain chaste until marriage’
- compose and sing a song titled, ‘Lord help me overcome temptations’
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1.2 Christian Marriage and Family
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- discuss the biblical teachings on marriage and family
- explain ways the church promote values among young people before marriage
- identify values and life skills needed to maintain stability in families
- appreciate the family as a sacred institution ordained by God
- How does a good marriage contribute to stability in the society?
- in pairs brainstorm on different types of families
- read Genesis 2:23-24: Ephesians 5:22-33 in turns and summarize the main biblical teachings about marriage
- in turns read Exodus 20:12, Psalm 127:3-5, Ephesians 6:4 and note the key points
- in groups, list values needed by young people before they enter into marriage
- interact with a religious leader or resource person and interview them on how the church promotes values among young people before marriage
- carry out an online or library search on the skills that young people need to contribute towards stable families
- write key messages on charts or flash cards on the skills that young people need to contribute towards stable families
- role play a stable Christian family
- compose and recite poems on ‘God is the centre of stable families’
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1.3 Gambling
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- identify different types of gambling
- explain the biblical teachings on gambling
- discuss the causes of gambling in the society today
- examine the effects of gambling on individuals and families
- explore measures taken by Christians and the government to help young people overcome gambling
- recommend values and life-skills needed to overcome gambling
- apply the skills and values learnt to live responsibly
- desire to live a gambling free life for the good of their well- being
- Why do young people engage in gambling?
- in groups share what they know about gambling
- in pairs, brainstorm on the meaning and types of gambling
- in turns reads 1Timothy 6:9-10; Proverbs 13:11 and 28:20-22 and summarize the key points on charts for presentation in class
- in groups use digital devices /read relevant textbooks to identify causes of gambling and share in class
- role play the effects of gambling on individuals and families
- listen to a resource person give a talk/speech on the negative effects of gambling on individuals and families
- in turns, read Proverbs 13:11; 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrew 13:5; Galatians 5:22-24 and outline biblical teachings on overcoming gambling
- discuss measures taken by Christians and the government to help young people overcome gambling
- conduct an online or library search on values and life-skills needed to avoid gambling
- brainstorm on, “skills and values we need to avoid gambling”
- share with classmates on how one can avoid negative peer influence to gamble
- share success stories of individuals who have overcome gambling
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1.4 Social Media
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- identify different social media platforms used by young people today
- describe ways of using social media responsibly
- examine ways in which social media is misused today
- discuss ways they should respond to cyberbullying
- recommend values and life –skills needed for responsible use of social media
- apply Christian values as they use different social media platforms
- desire to use social media/internet appropriately as God fearing Christians
- Why should you be cautious when using social media?
- list different social media platforms they interact with
- brainstorm on the dangers of chatting or meeting with online strangers
- in pairs share precautions they need to exercise as they make interactions with online strangers
- in groups discuss how social media is misused today and make PowerPoint slides for presentation in class
- in pairs brainstorm on cyberbullying and how to respond to it
- write sensitization messages on charts/posters on values and life- skills needed when using social media platforms
- interview a resource person on responsible use of social media
- role play responsible and irresponsible use of social media
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