Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of the sub-theme the learner  should be able to:

1. Name some Christian rituals performed in church to promote his/her spiritual growth
2. Role play the giving of offerings as a ritual in church
3. Demonstrate Chrstian rituals  associated with prayer  to improve his/her prayer life
4. Appreciate taking part in Christian rituals for example giving offerings and praying for his/her spiritual nourishment.

Suggested Learning Experiences

•  Learners are guided to name some simple Christian rituals for example giving offerings and prayers Luke 2: 23-24)
• Learners role play the Christian  ritual of  giving offering (Proverbs

3:9-10)

• In groups learners practice some Christian rituals associated with prayer for example closing of the eyes during prayers 

• Learners  observe Audio/ visual aids clips and  pictures of  people praying and giving offerings in the church 

               Key Inquiry Questions

1. What do you do in the church?
2. How should you behave while in church?
3. What do you do when praying? 
4. What do you give to God in the church? 

 Core competencies to be developed:

Communication and collaboration- Learners through sharing will improve their vocabulary and communication skills. Learning to learn – Learners will participate in activities of giving offertory leading interaction and communication Digital literacy – viewing or listening to audio visual clips on people praying and giving offerings.  

Link to PCIs: 

Life Skill Education : Effective communication, self-awareness, self-esteem, decision making 

ESD: Financial literacy in giving offerings in the church

Links to other subjects: 

Environmental, Language and psychomotor activities. 

Mathematical activities: Counting money as one of the items we give in the church

Suggested non formal activity to support learning: 

Learners will visit a nearby church and observe how Christians are participating in prayers and giving of offerings.

Learners participate in praying/worship activities in the school 

Suggested learning resource:

Good News Bible, pictures, digital devices e.g audio visual, flash cards, charts, picture books, handbooks,  flash cards, Small baskets

Link to values: Respect, obedience love and integrity  to promote proper  moral upbringing

Suggested Community learning activities: Learners will pay a visit to the church and participate in prayers and giving offerings as a sign of thanksgiving to God.

Suggested assessment: Observation and oral questions, check lists

Suggested Assessment Rubrics

Exceeds Expectation

•            Learner is able  to name some simple Christian rituals for example giving offerings and prayers

•            Learner is able to role play the ritual of  giving offering 

•            Learner is able to practice some rituals associated with prayer for example closing of the eyes during prayers 

• Learner is able   to  observe and identify Audio/ visual aids clips and  pictures of  people praying and giving offerings in the church 
• Leaner will desire taking part in Christian rituals for example giving offerings and praying for his/her spiritual nourishment.

Meeting Expectation

•    Learner is able  to name some simple Christian rituals for example giving offerings and prayers

•    Learner is able to role play the ritual of  giving offering 

•    Learner is able to practice some rituals associated with prayer for

         • example closing of the eyes during prayers 

• Learner is able   to  observe  and identify Audio/ visual aids clips and  pictures of  people praying and giving offerings in the church 

Approaching Expectation

•    Learner is able  to name some simple Christian rituals for example giving offerings and prayers

•    Learner is able to role play the ritual of  giving offering 

•    Learner is able to practice some rituals associated with prayer

for example closing of the eyes during prayers 

Below Expectation

•             Learner is able  to name some simple Christian rituals for example giving offerings and prayers