Instead of Where is my book? B Spelling errors: This is a very common problem with most pupils. Some words such as tomorrow, surprised, beautiful, received, until, writing among other www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke are often not spelled correctly. Teachers can give dictation to pupils as a remedy to this problem. Pupils on the other hand are advised to read widely. Looking up new words in a dictionary is another sure way to arrest the problem. B Mixing of speech For example, When the teacher came in he asked us are you going to the show? We said Yes and we boarded the bus. The underlined words were to be punctuated. The correct way of writing it would be- When the teacher came in, he asked us Are you going to the show? We said Yes and we boarded the bus. Alternatively, it can be written as a reported speech to read- When the teacher came, he asked us whether we were to go to the show. We told him that we were interested and we boarded the bus. Pupils should learn how to write in the correct speech. This is only possible if they practice writing compositions which should be marked and errors noted by the teacher corrected. C Use of short form This is another area that challenges a number of pupils. KCPE candidates are advised to be careful when writing short forms of the following words among others. Word Short form Cannot can t Shall not shan t Is not isn t Will not won t Could not couldn t They are they re Would not wouldn t Here is an example of a sentence with short form of some words. We couldn t go home so the teacher asked us to remain in class. He wouldn t let us play. Unless in direct speech, contracted form of verbs should be avoided. Www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke d Wrong use of vocabulary, expression, phrase I will use the example below to illustrate wrong use of vocabulary, expression and phrase. I occasionally without wasting time left the hall and went straight to the office. Within a snitch of time, I was holding a convocation with the principal. In the above example, the word occasionally refers to frequency and therefore does not sound well with the sentence which is on time. In a nick of time, within a stitch of time or in a fraction of a second would be the right expression to use.


Within a snitch of time, I was holding a convocation with the principal. In the above example, the word occasionally refers to frequency and therefore does not sound well with the sentence which is on time. In a nick of time, within a stitch of time or in a fraction of a second would be the right expression to use. The writer must have held a conversation with the principal or rather a dialogue. F Omission and commission Some errors are mastered and unless revision is carried out, they will keep recurring year after year. Such errors are such as return back, enter in, discuss about, congratulate for reached at among others are common. The additional prepositions are wrongly placed which distorts the rule of the English language. Another challenge here is joining words that should not be joined. For example Iam instead of I am Infact instead of In fact Infront instead of In front Or separating a word that one for example Can not instead of Cannot every thing instead of everything. My self instead of myself There are also errors of omission such as in the two sentences below 1. My uncle lives in USA. Www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 2. The monitor put some on the table The correct way of writing the sentences would be i My uncle lives in the USA. Ii The monitor put some books on the table. The underlined words were omitted g Tenses This is a major concern in the writing and speaking of English. We more often than not write what we speak and with a lot of broken English carrying the day, remedial measures must be put in place. It is not surprising to find a writer with the kind of writing shown below : - My mother take coffee and I took tea. -. We eat ugali and meat and then we go home. -. My uncle said that we can go swimming that afternoon. -. She wake up hurriedly and shout for help - I likes eating rice and meat The correct way of writing the above sentences is as shown below. Note the underlined words which were not correctly used earlier. -. My mother took coffee but I took tea. Took but to - We ate ugali and meat and then we went home. -. My uncle said that we could go swimming that afternoon. -. She woke up hurriedly and shouted for help. -. I like eating rice and meat. I like eating rice and meat.


- She woke up hurriedly and shouted for help. -. I like eating rice and meat. I like eating rice and meat. H Poor sentence construction: A sentence is NOT a sentence unless it fulfills the grammatical rule. It would be ridiculous to say: Me I always come to school early, the correct way should be- I always come to school early. We are see that is not easy to go back home. The correct way should be- We realize that it was not easy to go home. Www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke All visitors they could not believe. The correct way should be- All visitors would not believe. That was the episode day to recall until I kick the bucket. The correct way should be- That was an episode to recall until I kick the bucket or That was an unforgettable episode NB: It is wrong to have two pronouns or a noun and a pronoun in a sentence following each other. I Punctuation errors Many candidates either do not know the use of punctuation marks in writing or they simply ignore them. Emphasis need to be put in order to alleviate the vice. Some common punctuation errors involve wrong punctuation such as - What a great day it was? Instead of What a great day! -. My brother s wives are coming today. This might sound ambiguous but reading through a composition, the writer might be referring to his two or three brothers wives. To correct this, the apostrophes should come after s so that the sentence reads- my brother s wives are coming today. Mr. Nguri our teacher of English is absent today. Commas are, missing to separate the main idea from the additional statement. -. This is very common. The correct way of writing is -Mr. Nguri, our teacher of English, is absent today j Irrelevancy This comes about when the writer deviates from the subject matter and goes on to write a story that has no relationship with the topic one supposed to write about. For example if one was writing on the topic Sports, it would be a grave mistake to go a head and ignore the subject and instead write about a kidnap ordeal or wedding. This is usually common among candidates who cram a given sample composition from books prior to a test. Www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Once again I would like to discourage this.


For example if one was writing on the topic Sports, it would be a grave mistake to go a head and ignore the subject and instead write about a kidnap ordeal or wedding. This is usually common among candidates who cram a given sample composition from books prior to a test. Www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Once again I would like to discourage this. There are instances where a whole class crams a given composition which they reproduce during the examination. If this happen during KCPE examination, chances of all the candidates being penalized is very high. CONCLUSION In conclusion, I wish to state that for a learner to be able to write an elaborate story, a lot of preparedness has to be done. The teacher has to inculcate the discipline of wide reading, research, use of the dictionary and the speaking of English. This enhances confidence in the learner which in turn creates a sense of determination in composition writing. To the teacher, The evaluation or making of composition should be objective. A teacher should target what to look for in a given composition. If for instance your aim is to look for spelling errors, do so without putting much emphasis on writing or any other aspect of language. This should be alternated every other time with emphasis on a different area. Since practice makes perfect, pupils should be made to write as many compositions as is practical. As for the candidates, I wish to advise that you desist from lifting passage, stories or extract from past papers, newsletters, revision composition books or any other source but rather be creative in your own way. This does not mean that you should not borrow words, expressions, phrases, but copying a whole story hampers your own intellectual capability Read the story below and identify the errors discussed earlier. There are more than thirty errors! SAMPLE COMPOSITION WITH ERRORS . Www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke I wake up very early in the mourning and headed to the bathroom. I took a cold shawer that left me as fresh as a cucumber. I took a few minutes at the dressing table before emerging looking elegant. The table has been set. I sat comfortably and served myself. Their were all sorts of delicacy ranging from sausages, bacons, egg not to mention tosted bread. In no time, I had grulped my scrimptions breakfast and washed it down with a glass of worm water.


I sat comfortably and served myself. Their were all sorts of delicacy ranging from sausages, bacons, egg not to mention tosted bread. In no time, I had grulped my scrimptions breakfast and washed it down with a glass of worm water. I was set for the long journey that awaited me- a tour in Tsavo National park. The journey was to comment shortly before eight thirty. I walked the short distance from home to the local market centre where the Moi primary school bus was to pick up. To my utter amazing, Ochola, the moniter of our class, was already their. I joined him and congratulated him for his early arrival. By quarter past eight almost everybody had arrived at the place except Kasuve who, as long as I could remember has never arrived to school earlier than eight. He was a reknowed latecomer. The bus negotiated a corner from the far end of the end of the market and halted at the bus stop area.we filed in as the classteacher Mr Nguri called the register. It was not until the driver ignited the engine that Kasuve was seen running towards the bus. As soon as he entered in the bus it set of. You may ask questions if you wish, the teacher said as the bus drove on and on. With it s windscreen glittering as the sun shore on it was surprising to find that what seem a days journey took us not more than two hours to be there.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke.


CRE NOTES CLASS 8 COMPLETE CHAPTER ONE GOD S HELP AND SELF HELP The body is the temple of God Various drugs and how they are used The effect of drug on human body Sexual misuse The effects of sexual misuse The misuse of natural resources The view of traditional African society on the misuse God s creation The Christian teaching on the use and misuse of God s creation How to respond to the misuse of God s creation CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL AFRICAN HERITAGE African stories of creation The relationship between the unborn, the living , the living dead and the ancestors The difference between continuity of life in African tradition and Christianity Respect for the life of the unborn and the born Concept of God in African traditional Society and Christianity Response to God in African traditional society Similarities between TAS and Christianitywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The difference between Christianity and African traditional beliefs and customs GOD S HELP AND SELF HELP The body is the temple of God In the ancient times, Israelites worshipped God from temples They had to travel from far and wide to go and worship God and offer sacrifices in the temple Through the death and resurrection of our lord Jesus Christ, God lives in our bodies, only those who have accepted the salvation of Jesus Christ Today we do not have to travel to the temple or churches to worship God We can worship God anywhere anytime Though we may worship God anywhere, it is still necessary to go to church to be encouraged and have our faith strengthened by others 1 corinthians 6:19-20, romans 12:1-3 St Paul teaches that: Our bodies are the temples of God hence should be used well We should allow God to transform our mind through the power of the holy spirit We should offer our bodies as a living sacrifice before GOD Sin makes our bodies dirty in the eyes of God We should avoid all sins to make our bodies remain clean drug abuse, sexual immorality As Christians we should appreciate our bodies and take good care of them Wash your body to avoid bad smell Various drugs and how they are used A drug is a substance which when used it affects the normal functioning of the body Medicine: these are drugs prescribed by the doctors when one is sickwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Abuse: the wrong use of drugs and substances Drug abuse: taking of drugs for non-medical purposes Commonly abused drugs Alcohol This drug is cheaply and readily available in cheap quantities It is abused through drinking It is packed in bottles, sachets, and at times in a container Some types of alcohol used in the society include: Changaa Muratina Busaa Mnazi Genesis 9:24 states that Noah who took some wine and took off his clothes His son saw the fathers nakedness and laughed When he got sober and learnt about it he cursed him Effects of alcohol Drunkards are not able to think well They walk in a staggering gait Their bodies are weak to perform duties Alcohol destroys the brain cell and liver Alcoholic mothers give birth to babies with low weight Tobacco cigarette Tobacco is abused through:www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Smoking Sniffing Chewing People addicted to smoking are called chain smokers Effects of tobacco Lung cancer leading to breathing problems Mouth ulcers and sores Causes cancer of mouth and throat Stained teeth and bad smell from their mouth Non-smokers who inhale the smoke are affected Bhang cannabis sativa Also known as: Marijuana Grass Charas Ganja Hashish It is abused through: Smoking Mixing with food and drinks Effects of bhang Causes loss of memorywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Causes cancer of mouth, brain, throat and stomach Sense of sight and hearing are distorted Their eyes are always red It leads to depression and finally madness Miraa khat An evergreen plant tree Its young shoots are sold in bundles Miraa is abused through chewing the green tender leaves It helps one remain awake for long hours Effects Causes lack of sleep Damages the brains Causes lack of appetite Slowed performance at work May lead to infertility Causes mouth ulcers and stomach ulcers Heroine and cocaine These drugs are abused through: Sniffing Injection Smoking Cocaine comes from a leaf known as coca It has no smellwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke It is white, crystal and is like powder Effects They cause hallucinations They are dangerous stimulants Increase body temperatures and sweat a lot They cause stroke and heart attacks They cause liver and kidney failure Inhalants glue, petroleum products These are drugs that are abused through: Inhaling Sniffing They are put in a bottle and brought closer to the nose Effects Cause brain damage leading to slurred speech Breathing problems leading to nose bleeding Sniffing causes dizziness and vomiting Liver and kidney failure Ephesians 5: 18 Apostle Paul teaches that: We should not get drunk with alcohol because it has negative effects Instead e should be filled with the Holy Spirit who influences our lives positively Preventing drug abusewww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Educating the users the dangers of drugs through drug fighting body NACADA: national agency for the campaign against drug abuse, ministry of education, ministry of health, parents, teachers, etc Avoid the company of drug users Stiff penalties should be issued to drug traffickers Drug barons should be exposed to the public at large Mass education through the radio, television, films, seminars, bill boards and posters Young people should engage in active leisure and do something constructive Sexual misuse Sex is an act of intercourse between a male and a female Sex is sacred holy Sex is ordained by God Sexual misuse is having sex with wrong purpose NB: Our bodies are the temple of the holy spirit and they should not be misused People should avoid irresponsible sex behaviors Sex is meant for married partners Ways of misusing sex Prostitution Adultery Homo sexuality Rape Incest Fornicationwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Bestiality Prostitution This is the act of commercializing your body for material gain It is the work done by a prostitute Hosea 2:5-7 It states of Gomer, Hosea s wife She practiced prostitution She looked for lovers who would give her food, water, clothes, olive oil and wine God was not happy Prostitution is shameful, sinful and degrading We should refrain from prostitution and work honorably Adultery This is the act of having sex outside the marriage bond Exodus 20: 14 The seventh commandment states that do not commit adultery Marriage partners need to love and respect one another 2 samuel 11: 2-15 It sates about David He took Bethsheba, uriahs wife and committed adultery He killed uriah trying to cover this sin God sent prophet Nathan to warn him against these God punished him through the death of his sonwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Jogn4:16 It teaches about Samaritan woman at Jacobs well She did not have a defined husband for she had five different men Homosexuality This is sex between two people of the same gender God hates sexual intercourse between people of the same gender During the times of Moses homosexuals were punished through stoning Rape This is forced sex Rape involves use of violence Genesis 34:1-29 It states of Dinah Jacobs daughter who was raped by Shechem This act caused death to Scechem and his father Hamor Rape cases are on the rise and children are being molested Do not leave children with people who have questionable behavior Incest This is sexual intercourse between relatives: father, brothers, sisters.


CRE NOTES CLASS 8 COMPLETE CHAPTER ONE GOD S HELP AND SELF HELP The body is the temple of God Various drugs and how they are used The effect of drug on human body Sexual misuse The effects of sexual misuse The misuse of natural resources The view of traditional African society on the misuse God s creation The Christian teaching on the use and misuse of God s creation How to respond to the misuse of God s creation CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL AFRICAN HERITAGE African stories of creation The relationship between the unborn, the living , the living dead and the ancestors The difference between continuity of life in African tradition and Christianity Respect for the life of the unborn and the born Concept of God in African traditional Society and Christianity Response to God in African traditional society Similarities between TAS and Christianitywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The difference between Christianity and African traditional beliefs and customs GOD S HELP AND SELF HELP The body is the temple of God In the ancient times, Israelites worshipped God from temples They had to travel from far and wide to go and worship God and offer sacrifices in the temple Through the death and resurrection of our lord Jesus Christ, God lives in our bodies, only those who have accepted the salvation of Jesus Christ Today we do not have to travel to the temple or churches to worship God We can worship God anywhere anytime Though we may worship God anywhere, it is still necessary to go to church to be encouraged and have our faith strengthened by others 1 corinthians 6:19-20, romans 12:1-3 St Paul teaches that: Our bodies are the temples of God hence should be used well We should allow God to transform our mind through the power of the holy spirit We should offer our bodies as a living sacrifice before GOD Sin makes our bodies dirty in the eyes of God We should avoid all sins to make our bodies remain clean drug abuse, sexual immorality As Christians we should appreciate our bodies and take good care of them Wash your body to avoid bad smell Various drugs and how they are used A drug is a substance which when used it affects the normal functioning of the body Medicine: these are drugs prescribed by the doctors when one is sickwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Abuse: the wrong use of drugs and substances Drug abuse: taking of drugs for non-medical purposes Commonly abused drugs Alcohol This drug is cheaply and readily available in cheap quantities It is abused through drinking It is packed in bottles, sachets, and at times in a container Some types of alcohol used in the society include: Changaa Muratina Busaa Mnazi Genesis 9:24 states that Noah who took some wine and took off his clothes His son saw the fathers nakedness and laughed When he got sober and learnt about it he cursed him Effects of alcohol Drunkards are not able to think well They walk in a staggering gait Their bodies are weak to perform duties Alcohol destroys the brain cell and liver Alcoholic mothers give birth to babies with low weight Tobacco cigarette Tobacco is abused through:www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Smoking Sniffing Chewing People addicted to smoking are called chain smokers Effects of tobacco Lung cancer leading to breathing problems Mouth ulcers and sores Causes cancer of mouth and throat Stained teeth and bad smell from their mouth Non-smokers who inhale the smoke are affected Bhang cannabis sativa Also known as: Marijuana Grass Charas Ganja Hashish It is abused through: Smoking Mixing with food and drinks Effects of bhang Causes loss of memorywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Causes cancer of mouth, brain, throat and stomach Sense of sight and hearing are distorted Their eyes are always red It leads to depression and finally madness Miraa khat An evergreen plant tree Its young shoots are sold in bundles Miraa is abused through chewing the green tender leaves It helps one remain awake for long hours Effects Causes lack of sleep Damages the brains Causes lack of appetite Slowed performance at work May lead to infertility Causes mouth ulcers and stomach ulcers Heroine and cocaine These drugs are abused through: Sniffing Injection Smoking Cocaine comes from a leaf known as coca It has no smellwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke It is white, crystal and is like powder Effects They cause hallucinations They are dangerous stimulants Increase body temperatures and sweat a lot They cause stroke and heart attacks They cause liver and kidney failure Inhalants glue, petroleum products These are drugs that are abused through: Inhaling Sniffing They are put in a bottle and brought closer to the nose Effects Cause brain damage leading to slurred speech Breathing problems leading to nose bleeding Sniffing causes dizziness and vomiting Liver and kidney failure Ephesians 5: 18 Apostle Paul teaches that: We should not get drunk with alcohol because it has negative effects Instead e should be filled with the Holy Spirit who influences our lives positively Preventing drug abusewww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Educating the users the dangers of drugs through drug fighting body NACADA: national agency for the campaign against drug abuse, ministry of education, ministry of health, parents, teachers, etc Avoid the company of drug users Stiff penalties should be issued to drug traffickers Drug barons should be exposed to the public at large Mass education through the radio, television, films, seminars, bill boards and posters Young people should engage in active leisure and do something constructive Sexual misuse Sex is an act of intercourse between a male and a female Sex is sacred holy Sex is ordained by God Sexual misuse is having sex with wrong purpose NB: Our bodies are the temple of the holy spirit and they should not be misused People should avoid irresponsible sex behaviors Sex is meant for married partners Ways of misusing sex Prostitution Adultery Homo sexuality Rape Incest Fornicationwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Bestiality Prostitution This is the act of commercializing your body for material gain It is the work done by a prostitute Hosea 2:5-7 It states of Gomer, Hosea s wife She practiced prostitution She looked for lovers who would give her food, water, clothes, olive oil and wine God was not happy Prostitution is shameful, sinful and degrading We should refrain from prostitution and work honorably Adultery This is the act of having sex outside the marriage bond Exodus 20: 14 The seventh commandment states that do not commit adultery Marriage partners need to love and respect one another 2 samuel 11: 2-15 It sates about David He took Bethsheba, uriahs wife and committed adultery He killed uriah trying to cover this sin God sent prophet Nathan to warn him against these God punished him through the death of his sonwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Jogn4:16 It teaches about Samaritan woman at Jacobs well She did not have a defined husband for she had five different men Homosexuality This is sex between two people of the same gender God hates sexual intercourse between people of the same gender During the times of Moses homosexuals were punished through stoning Rape This is forced sex Rape involves use of violence Genesis 34:1-29 It states of Dinah Jacobs daughter who was raped by Shechem This act caused death to Scechem and his father Hamor Rape cases are on the rise and children are being molested Do not leave children with people who have questionable behavior Incest This is sexual intercourse between relatives: father, brothers, sisters. Cousins Leviticus 18: 6-18 God forbids us from having sexual intercourse with relatives I cor 5:1-3 It teaches that Paul was annoyed with a man who had sexual intercourse with the step mother He ordered this man to be expelled from the churchwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Fornication This is sex between two people who are not married This is commonly practiced by young people who disobey God s commands Young people should abstain from sex before marriage Bestiality This is sex between man and animals Leviticus 18:23 It states that anybody who may have sexual relations with an animal is condemned by God Effects of sexual misuse Sexually transmitted diseases eg: syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, chancroid, HIV AIDS, etc Early pregnancies which may lead to girls being affected physically, mentally and psychologically School dropout for one may not remain in school and still bring up the baby Early marriages Death in case the girl may decide to abort and complication arise Abortion is removal of foetus before the time of birth Guilt and stress Quiz State 5 effects of sexual misuse Identify 3 sexually transmitted diseases Give 2 reasons why we should not conduct abortion Which king committed adultery Misuse of natural resourceswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke A resource is an asset that can be used to generate wealth Natural resources are found in nature.


CRE NOTES CLASS 8 COMPLETE CHAPTER ONE GOD S HELP AND SELF HELP The body is the temple of God Various drugs and how they are used The effect of drug on human body Sexual misuse The effects of sexual misuse The misuse of natural resources The view of traditional African society on the misuse God s creation The Christian teaching on the use and misuse of God s creation How to respond to the misuse of God s creation CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL AFRICAN HERITAGE African stories of creation The relationship between the unborn, the living , the living dead and the ancestors The difference between continuity of life in African tradition and Christianity Respect for the life of the unborn and the born Concept of God in African traditional Society and Christianity Response to God in African traditional society Similarities between TAS and Christianitywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The difference between Christianity and African traditional beliefs and customs GOD S HELP AND SELF HELP The body is the temple of God In the ancient times, Israelites worshipped God from temples They had to travel from far and wide to go and worship God and offer sacrifices in the temple Through the death and resurrection of our lord Jesus Christ, God lives in our bodies, only those who have accepted the salvation of Jesus Christ Today we do not have to travel to the temple or churches to worship God We can worship God anywhere anytime Though we may worship God anywhere, it is still necessary to go to church to be encouraged and have our faith strengthened by others 1 corinthians 6:19-20, romans 12:1-3 St Paul teaches that: Our bodies are the temples of God hence should be used well We should allow God to transform our mind through the power of the holy spirit We should offer our bodies as a living sacrifice before GOD Sin makes our bodies dirty in the eyes of God We should avoid all sins to make our bodies remain clean drug abuse, sexual immorality As Christians we should appreciate our bodies and take good care of them Wash your body to avoid bad smell Various drugs and how they are used A drug is a substance which when used it affects the normal functioning of the body Medicine: these are drugs prescribed by the doctors when one is sickwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Abuse: the wrong use of drugs and substances Drug abuse: taking of drugs for non-medical purposes Commonly abused drugs Alcohol This drug is cheaply and readily available in cheap quantities It is abused through drinking It is packed in bottles, sachets, and at times in a container Some types of alcohol used in the society include: Changaa Muratina Busaa Mnazi Genesis 9:24 states that Noah who took some wine and took off his clothes His son saw the fathers nakedness and laughed When he got sober and learnt about it he cursed him Effects of alcohol Drunkards are not able to think well They walk in a staggering gait Their bodies are weak to perform duties Alcohol destroys the brain cell and liver Alcoholic mothers give birth to babies with low weight Tobacco cigarette Tobacco is abused through:www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Smoking Sniffing Chewing People addicted to smoking are called chain smokers Effects of tobacco Lung cancer leading to breathing problems Mouth ulcers and sores Causes cancer of mouth and throat Stained teeth and bad smell from their mouth Non-smokers who inhale the smoke are affected Bhang cannabis sativa Also known as: Marijuana Grass Charas Ganja Hashish It is abused through: Smoking Mixing with food and drinks Effects of bhang Causes loss of memorywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Causes cancer of mouth, brain, throat and stomach Sense of sight and hearing are distorted Their eyes are always red It leads to depression and finally madness Miraa khat An evergreen plant tree Its young shoots are sold in bundles Miraa is abused through chewing the green tender leaves It helps one remain awake for long hours Effects Causes lack of sleep Damages the brains Causes lack of appetite Slowed performance at work May lead to infertility Causes mouth ulcers and stomach ulcers Heroine and cocaine These drugs are abused through: Sniffing Injection Smoking Cocaine comes from a leaf known as coca It has no smellwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke It is white, crystal and is like powder Effects They cause hallucinations They are dangerous stimulants Increase body temperatures and sweat a lot They cause stroke and heart attacks They cause liver and kidney failure Inhalants glue, petroleum products These are drugs that are abused through: Inhaling Sniffing They are put in a bottle and brought closer to the nose Effects Cause brain damage leading to slurred speech Breathing problems leading to nose bleeding Sniffing causes dizziness and vomiting Liver and kidney failure Ephesians 5: 18 Apostle Paul teaches that: We should not get drunk with alcohol because it has negative effects Instead e should be filled with the Holy Spirit who influences our lives positively Preventing drug abusewww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Educating the users the dangers of drugs through drug fighting body NACADA: national agency for the campaign against drug abuse, ministry of education, ministry of health, parents, teachers, etc Avoid the company of drug users Stiff penalties should be issued to drug traffickers Drug barons should be exposed to the public at large Mass education through the radio, television, films, seminars, bill boards and posters Young people should engage in active leisure and do something constructive Sexual misuse Sex is an act of intercourse between a male and a female Sex is sacred holy Sex is ordained by God Sexual misuse is having sex with wrong purpose NB: Our bodies are the temple of the holy spirit and they should not be misused People should avoid irresponsible sex behaviors Sex is meant for married partners Ways of misusing sex Prostitution Adultery Homo sexuality Rape Incest Fornicationwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Bestiality Prostitution This is the act of commercializing your body for material gain It is the work done by a prostitute Hosea 2:5-7 It states of Gomer, Hosea s wife She practiced prostitution She looked for lovers who would give her food, water, clothes, olive oil and wine God was not happy Prostitution is shameful, sinful and degrading We should refrain from prostitution and work honorably Adultery This is the act of having sex outside the marriage bond Exodus 20: 14 The seventh commandment states that do not commit adultery Marriage partners need to love and respect one another 2 samuel 11: 2-15 It sates about David He took Bethsheba, uriahs wife and committed adultery He killed uriah trying to cover this sin God sent prophet Nathan to warn him against these God punished him through the death of his sonwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Jogn4:16 It teaches about Samaritan woman at Jacobs well She did not have a defined husband for she had five different men Homosexuality This is sex between two people of the same gender God hates sexual intercourse between people of the same gender During the times of Moses homosexuals were punished through stoning Rape This is forced sex Rape involves use of violence Genesis 34:1-29 It states of Dinah Jacobs daughter who was raped by Shechem This act caused death to Scechem and his father Hamor Rape cases are on the rise and children are being molested Do not leave children with people who have questionable behavior Incest This is sexual intercourse between relatives: father, brothers, sisters. Cousins Leviticus 18: 6-18 God forbids us from having sexual intercourse with relatives I cor 5:1-3 It teaches that Paul was annoyed with a man who had sexual intercourse with the step mother He ordered this man to be expelled from the churchwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Fornication This is sex between two people who are not married This is commonly practiced by young people who disobey God s commands Young people should abstain from sex before marriage Bestiality This is sex between man and animals Leviticus 18:23 It states that anybody who may have sexual relations with an animal is condemned by God Effects of sexual misuse Sexually transmitted diseases eg: syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, chancroid, HIV AIDS, etc Early pregnancies which may lead to girls being affected physically, mentally and psychologically School dropout for one may not remain in school and still bring up the baby Early marriages Death in case the girl may decide to abort and complication arise Abortion is removal of foetus before the time of birth Guilt and stress Quiz State 5 effects of sexual misuse Identify 3 sexually transmitted diseases Give 2 reasons why we should not conduct abortion Which king committed adultery Misuse of natural resourceswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke A resource is an asset that can be used to generate wealth Natural resources are found in nature. These are things like trees, water, soil, air and minerals Human beings should be responsible and take care of the environment Human beings use the resources to derive their livelihood Man has misused the resources in the following ways: Deforestation This is cutting down of trees This causes: Soil erosion Global warming Change of rain pattern Famine Drying up of water reservoirs Desertification Mining This is the act of getting minerals from the earths surface Effects of mining include Open pits Breeding sites for mosquitoes Ugly sites Destroys fertile agricultural land A lot of dust from the mining area Mining interferes with eco-systemwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Pollution This is the act of making dirty or impure Pollution is caused on: Land Air Water Chemicals released into water bodies make it unfit for drinking It also causes water borne diseases eg.


CRE NOTES CLASS 8 COMPLETE CHAPTER ONE GOD S HELP AND SELF HELP The body is the temple of God Various drugs and how they are used The effect of drug on human body Sexual misuse The effects of sexual misuse The misuse of natural resources The view of traditional African society on the misuse God s creation The Christian teaching on the use and misuse of God s creation How to respond to the misuse of God s creation CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL AFRICAN HERITAGE African stories of creation The relationship between the unborn, the living , the living dead and the ancestors The difference between continuity of life in African tradition and Christianity Respect for the life of the unborn and the born Concept of God in African traditional Society and Christianity Response to God in African traditional society Similarities between TAS and Christianitywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The difference between Christianity and African traditional beliefs and customs GOD S HELP AND SELF HELP The body is the temple of God In the ancient times, Israelites worshipped God from temples They had to travel from far and wide to go and worship God and offer sacrifices in the temple Through the death and resurrection of our lord Jesus Christ, God lives in our bodies, only those who have accepted the salvation of Jesus Christ Today we do not have to travel to the temple or churches to worship God We can worship God anywhere anytime Though we may worship God anywhere, it is still necessary to go to church to be encouraged and have our faith strengthened by others 1 corinthians 6:19-20, romans 12:1-3 St Paul teaches that: Our bodies are the temples of God hence should be used well We should allow God to transform our mind through the power of the holy spirit We should offer our bodies as a living sacrifice before GOD Sin makes our bodies dirty in the eyes of God We should avoid all sins to make our bodies remain clean drug abuse, sexual immorality As Christians we should appreciate our bodies and take good care of them Wash your body to avoid bad smell Various drugs and how they are used A drug is a substance which when used it affects the normal functioning of the body Medicine: these are drugs prescribed by the doctors when one is sickwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Abuse: the wrong use of drugs and substances Drug abuse: taking of drugs for non-medical purposes Commonly abused drugs Alcohol This drug is cheaply and readily available in cheap quantities It is abused through drinking It is packed in bottles, sachets, and at times in a container Some types of alcohol used in the society include: Changaa Muratina Busaa Mnazi Genesis 9:24 states that Noah who took some wine and took off his clothes His son saw the fathers nakedness and laughed When he got sober and learnt about it he cursed him Effects of alcohol Drunkards are not able to think well They walk in a staggering gait Their bodies are weak to perform duties Alcohol destroys the brain cell and liver Alcoholic mothers give birth to babies with low weight Tobacco cigarette Tobacco is abused through:www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Smoking Sniffing Chewing People addicted to smoking are called chain smokers Effects of tobacco Lung cancer leading to breathing problems Mouth ulcers and sores Causes cancer of mouth and throat Stained teeth and bad smell from their mouth Non-smokers who inhale the smoke are affected Bhang cannabis sativa Also known as: Marijuana Grass Charas Ganja Hashish It is abused through: Smoking Mixing with food and drinks Effects of bhang Causes loss of memorywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Causes cancer of mouth, brain, throat and stomach Sense of sight and hearing are distorted Their eyes are always red It leads to depression and finally madness Miraa khat An evergreen plant tree Its young shoots are sold in bundles Miraa is abused through chewing the green tender leaves It helps one remain awake for long hours Effects Causes lack of sleep Damages the brains Causes lack of appetite Slowed performance at work May lead to infertility Causes mouth ulcers and stomach ulcers Heroine and cocaine These drugs are abused through: Sniffing Injection Smoking Cocaine comes from a leaf known as coca It has no smellwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke It is white, crystal and is like powder Effects They cause hallucinations They are dangerous stimulants Increase body temperatures and sweat a lot They cause stroke and heart attacks They cause liver and kidney failure Inhalants glue, petroleum products These are drugs that are abused through: Inhaling Sniffing They are put in a bottle and brought closer to the nose Effects Cause brain damage leading to slurred speech Breathing problems leading to nose bleeding Sniffing causes dizziness and vomiting Liver and kidney failure Ephesians 5: 18 Apostle Paul teaches that: We should not get drunk with alcohol because it has negative effects Instead e should be filled with the Holy Spirit who influences our lives positively Preventing drug abusewww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Educating the users the dangers of drugs through drug fighting body NACADA: national agency for the campaign against drug abuse, ministry of education, ministry of health, parents, teachers, etc Avoid the company of drug users Stiff penalties should be issued to drug traffickers Drug barons should be exposed to the public at large Mass education through the radio, television, films, seminars, bill boards and posters Young people should engage in active leisure and do something constructive Sexual misuse Sex is an act of intercourse between a male and a female Sex is sacred holy Sex is ordained by God Sexual misuse is having sex with wrong purpose NB: Our bodies are the temple of the holy spirit and they should not be misused People should avoid irresponsible sex behaviors Sex is meant for married partners Ways of misusing sex Prostitution Adultery Homo sexuality Rape Incest Fornicationwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Bestiality Prostitution This is the act of commercializing your body for material gain It is the work done by a prostitute Hosea 2:5-7 It states of Gomer, Hosea s wife She practiced prostitution She looked for lovers who would give her food, water, clothes, olive oil and wine God was not happy Prostitution is shameful, sinful and degrading We should refrain from prostitution and work honorably Adultery This is the act of having sex outside the marriage bond Exodus 20: 14 The seventh commandment states that do not commit adultery Marriage partners need to love and respect one another 2 samuel 11: 2-15 It sates about David He took Bethsheba, uriahs wife and committed adultery He killed uriah trying to cover this sin God sent prophet Nathan to warn him against these God punished him through the death of his sonwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Jogn4:16 It teaches about Samaritan woman at Jacobs well She did not have a defined husband for she had five different men Homosexuality This is sex between two people of the same gender God hates sexual intercourse between people of the same gender During the times of Moses homosexuals were punished through stoning Rape This is forced sex Rape involves use of violence Genesis 34:1-29 It states of Dinah Jacobs daughter who was raped by Shechem This act caused death to Scechem and his father Hamor Rape cases are on the rise and children are being molested Do not leave children with people who have questionable behavior Incest This is sexual intercourse between relatives: father, brothers, sisters. Cousins Leviticus 18: 6-18 God forbids us from having sexual intercourse with relatives I cor 5:1-3 It teaches that Paul was annoyed with a man who had sexual intercourse with the step mother He ordered this man to be expelled from the churchwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Fornication This is sex between two people who are not married This is commonly practiced by young people who disobey God s commands Young people should abstain from sex before marriage Bestiality This is sex between man and animals Leviticus 18:23 It states that anybody who may have sexual relations with an animal is condemned by God Effects of sexual misuse Sexually transmitted diseases eg: syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, chancroid, HIV AIDS, etc Early pregnancies which may lead to girls being affected physically, mentally and psychologically School dropout for one may not remain in school and still bring up the baby Early marriages Death in case the girl may decide to abort and complication arise Abortion is removal of foetus before the time of birth Guilt and stress Quiz State 5 effects of sexual misuse Identify 3 sexually transmitted diseases Give 2 reasons why we should not conduct abortion Which king committed adultery Misuse of natural resourceswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke A resource is an asset that can be used to generate wealth Natural resources are found in nature. These are things like trees, water, soil, air and minerals Human beings should be responsible and take care of the environment Human beings use the resources to derive their livelihood Man has misused the resources in the following ways: Deforestation This is cutting down of trees This causes: Soil erosion Global warming Change of rain pattern Famine Drying up of water reservoirs Desertification Mining This is the act of getting minerals from the earths surface Effects of mining include Open pits Breeding sites for mosquitoes Ugly sites Destroys fertile agricultural land A lot of dust from the mining area Mining interferes with eco-systemwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Pollution This is the act of making dirty or impure Pollution is caused on: Land Air Water Chemicals released into water bodies make it unfit for drinking It also causes water borne diseases eg. Typhoid, cholera, bilharzias etc Air is polluted by the gases of emitted from the loud noise from the music shop. S, vehicles Land pollution occurs when refuse is disposed anyhow anywhere Questions Write down 2 effects of desertification Give three reasons why human beings take care of the environment The view traditional African society on the use and misuse of God s creation According to TAS, God is the creator of everything Man is in charge of all God s creation African man considers the earth as the mother because it provides for his food Some plants provide medicine for him Rivers were considered as sources of water Some places were considered sacred: God s dwelling place In the past, environment was given special care It was a taboo to destroy the environment Anyone who destroyed it was punished heavilywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The Christian teaching on the use and misuse of God s creation Genesis 1:11-29 All plants were created by God on the third day On the fourth day He created heavenly bodies On the fifth day He created animals which live in the water and the birds On the sixth day He created all and animals and man God created everything and for a purpose Christians should: Care for the environment Use it responsibly Preserve water catchment areas Cultivate and guard it Improve on areas already destroyed Consider the earth to be the source of life and respect it Questions Write four effects of misuse of God s creation What did God mean by telling human beings to control His creation Describe 2 ways in which people misuse animals State one way in which rivers and lakes water is misused How to respond to the misuse of God s creation We should join together and campaign for the restoration of the environment that has been destroyed Educating people to avoid cultivating near the river bank and other water resourceswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Plant cover crops on bare land, dig terraces and build gabions in sloppy areas to control soil erosion Dispose garbage carefully to avoid pollution Regulate mining activities Protect animals and give poachers stiffer punishment Plant trees where there were no trees Plant trees where they were cut prof Wangari Maathai Prevent desertification after cutting one tree plant two Work to do: Pry cre pupils bk 8 page 29-31 CHAPTER TWO CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL AFRICAN HERITAGE African stories of creation In traditional African society, different communities had their own creation stories People in TAS believed that God is the sole creator Human beings are the most important of God s creation TAS stories are called myths A myth is a story with a message Different communities explain how they were formed: Agikuyu People of central Kenya believe that God created the universe He then created a man called Gikuyu God gave Gikuyu a wife called Mumbi They both lived at a place called Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga They had nine daughterswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Gikuyu offered sacrifices to God who offered nine handsome men to marry them Thus the gikuyu community today Akamba They had a God called Mulungu, Ngai, Mwatuangi He created the first man and woman Let them down from heaven and fell on earth They landed on a stone on Nzaui hills God blessed them with many sheep cattle and goats Akamba people are believed to have come from anthills The Nandi They believe to have come from a knee The knee belonged to a certain animal It got swollen and finally it burst Out of it a man and woman They became the first parents of the Nandi Biblical teachings about creation Genesis 1:4-13 The story of creation is illustrated in the bible God is the sole creator He created for 6 days the world and everything in it He created human beings last God gave him authority over all creationwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The learners to give the order of creation The relationship between the unborn, the living, the living dead and ancestors In TAS, life was very important because it is given by God Every stage of life was related to the other None of the stage was important than the other Life has no end Life began before birth and it continued after death Before children were born, they were considered as part of the society A person who has died continues to be a member of the society In TAS, life existed in four forms, The unborn The living The living dead The ancestors Unborn These were members of the society who were not yet born Everybody in the society looked forward to the birth of the unborn They were protected Expectant mothers were given healthy food and avoided heavy duties When children were born they became part of the family and community They replaced the dead Children ensured life continuity in the family, clan and communitywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The living The other form of life is living It is made up of the community who are alive Once children were born they became living members of the community The living dead These are community members who died recently Their physical appearance, behavior and character could still be remembered by the living members of the community The ancestors These are the community members who died long time ago No living member of the community could recall them Information about them is passed by the word to the next generation They are important for they founded the clan They are remembered in the history of the community NB: Ancestors and the living dead exist in form of spirit Ancestors and the living dead influence the life of the living through dreams or visions They are believed to be closer to God and therefore acted as mediators They could warn people and rebuke any evil done in the family or community In TAS.


Cousins Leviticus 18: 6-18 God forbids us from having sexual intercourse with relatives I cor 5:1-3 It teaches that Paul was annoyed with a man who had sexual intercourse with the step mother He ordered this man to be expelled from the churchwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Fornication This is sex between two people who are not married This is commonly practiced by young people who disobey God s commands Young people should abstain from sex before marriage Bestiality This is sex between man and animals Leviticus 18:23 It states that anybody who may have sexual relations with an animal is condemned by God Effects of sexual misuse Sexually transmitted diseases eg: syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, chancroid, HIV AIDS, etc Early pregnancies which may lead to girls being affected physically, mentally and psychologically School dropout for one may not remain in school and still bring up the baby Early marriages Death in case the girl may decide to abort and complication arise Abortion is removal of foetus before the time of birth Guilt and stress Quiz State 5 effects of sexual misuse Identify 3 sexually transmitted diseases Give 2 reasons why we should not conduct abortion Which king committed adultery Misuse of natural resourceswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke A resource is an asset that can be used to generate wealth Natural resources are found in nature. These are things like trees, water, soil, air and minerals Human beings should be responsible and take care of the environment Human beings use the resources to derive their livelihood Man has misused the resources in the following ways: Deforestation This is cutting down of trees This causes: Soil erosion Global warming Change of rain pattern Famine Drying up of water reservoirs Desertification Mining This is the act of getting minerals from the earths surface Effects of mining include Open pits Breeding sites for mosquitoes Ugly sites Destroys fertile agricultural land A lot of dust from the mining area Mining interferes with eco-systemwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Pollution This is the act of making dirty or impure Pollution is caused on: Land Air Water Chemicals released into water bodies make it unfit for drinking It also causes water borne diseases eg. Typhoid, cholera, bilharzias etc Air is polluted by the gases of emitted from the loud noise from the music shops, vehicles Land pollution occurs when refuse is disposed anyhow anywhere Questions Write down 2 effects of desertification Give three reasons why human beings take care of the environment The view traditional African society on the use and misuse of God s creation According to TAS, God is the creator of everything Man is in charge of all God s creation African man considers the earth as the mother because it provides for his food Some plants provide medicine for him Rivers were considered as sources of water Some places were considered sacred: God s dwelling place In the past, environment was given special care It was a taboo to destroy the environment Anyone who destroyed it was punished heavilywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The Christian teaching on the use and misuse of God s creation Genesis 1:11-29 All plants were created by God on the third day On the fourth day He created heavenly bodies On the fifth day He created animals which live in the water and the birds On the sixth day He created all and animals and man God created everything and for a purpose Christians should: Care for the environment Use it responsibly Preserve water catchment areas Cultivate and guard it Improve on areas already destroyed Consider the earth to be the source of life and respect it Questions Write four effects of misuse of God s creation What did God mean by telling human beings to control His creation Describe 2 ways in which people misuse animals State one way in which rivers and lakes water is misused How to respond to the misuse of God s creation We should join together and campaign for the restoration of the environment that has been destroyed Educating people to avoid cultivating near the river bank and other water resourceswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Plant cover crops on bare land, dig terraces and build gabions in sloppy areas to control soil erosion Dispose garbage carefully to avoid pollution Regulate mining activities Protect animals and give poachers stiffer punishment Plant trees where there were no trees Plant trees where they were cut prof Wangari Maathai Prevent desertification after cutting one tree plant two Work to do: Pry cre pupils bk 8 page 29-31 CHAPTER TWO CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL AFRICAN HERITAGE African stories of creation In traditional African society, different communities had their own creation stories People in TAS believed that God is the sole creator Human beings are the most important of God s creation TAS stories are called myths A myth is a story with a message Different communities explain how they were formed: Agikuyu People of central Kenya believe that God created the universe He then created a man called Gikuyu God gave Gikuyu a wife called Mumbi They both lived at a place called Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga They had nine daughterswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Gikuyu offered sacrifices to God who offered nine handsome men to marry them Thus the gikuyu community today Akamba They had a God called Mulungu, Ngai, Mwatuangi He created the first man and woman Let them down from heaven and fell on earth They landed on a stone on Nzaui hills God blessed them with many sheep cattle and goats Akamba people are believed to have come from anthills The Nandi They believe to have come from a knee The knee belonged to a certain animal It got swollen and finally it burst Out of it a man and woman They became the first parents of the Nandi Biblical teachings about creation Genesis 1:4-13 The story of creation is illustrated in the bible God is the sole creator He created for 6 days the world and everything in it He created human beings last God gave him authority over all creationwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The learners to give the order of creation The relationship between the unborn, the living, the living dead and ancestors In TAS, life was very important because it is given by God Every stage of life was related to the other None of the stage was important than the other Life has no end Life began before birth and it continued after death Before children were born, they were considered as part of the society A person who has died continues to be a member of the society In TAS, life existed in four forms, The unborn The living The living dead The ancestors Unborn These were members of the society who were not yet born Everybody in the society looked forward to the birth of the unborn They were protected Expectant mothers were given healthy food and avoided heavy duties When children were born they became part of the family and community They replaced the dead Children ensured life continuity in the family, clan and communitywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The living The other form of life is living It is made up of the community who are alive Once children were born they became living members of the community The living dead These are community members who died recently Their physical appearance, behavior and character could still be remembered by the living members of the community The ancestors These are the community members who died long time ago No living member of the community could recall them Information about them is passed by the word to the next generation They are important for they founded the clan They are remembered in the history of the community NB: Ancestors and the living dead exist in form of spirit Ancestors and the living dead influence the life of the living through dreams or visions They are believed to be closer to God and therefore acted as mediators They could warn people and rebuke any evil done in the family or community In TAS. ,. Life began before birth, one was born, she he then diedwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Christians also have ancestors also called patriarchs These are people whose has greatly influenced the Christians Genesis 13: 14-18, 50: 24-25, Mathew 1:1-17 In the book of genesis, we read the origin of the people of Israel From Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their children The generations that existed before the birth of Jesus that took place in the new testament Abraham, joseph and david are the ancestors of Jesus Christians share in the life of Jesus through believing in him Quiz What is the difference between the living dead and the ancestors Write down three ancestors of Jesus Mary the mother of Jesus received the good news about the birth of Jesus in ?


These are things like trees, water, soil, air and minerals Human beings should be responsible and take care of the environment Human beings use the resources to derive their livelihood Man has misused the resources in the following ways: Deforestation This is cutting down of trees This causes: Soil erosion Global warming Change of rain pattern Famine Drying up of water reservoirs Desertification Mining This is the act of getting minerals from the earths surface Effects of mining include Open pits Breeding sites for mosquitoes Ugly sites Destroys fertile agricultural land A lot of dust from the mining area Mining interferes with eco-systemwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Pollution This is the act of making dirty or impure Pollution is caused on: Land Air Water Chemicals released into water bodies make it unfit for drinking It also causes water borne diseases eg. Typhoid, cholera, bilharzias etc Air is polluted by the gases of emitted from the loud noise from the music shops, vehicles Land pollution occurs when refuse is disposed anyhow anywhere Questions Write down 2 effects of desertification Give three reasons why human beings take care of the environment The view traditional African society on the use and misuse of God s creation According to TAS, God is the creator of everything Man is in charge of all God s creation African man considers the earth as the mother because it provides for his food Some plants provide medicine for him Rivers were considered as sources of water Some places were considered sacred: God s dwelling place In the past, environment was given special care It was a taboo to destroy the environment Anyone who destroyed it was punished heavilywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The Christian teaching on the use and misuse of God s creation Genesis 1:11-29 All plants were created by God on the third day On the fourth day He created heavenly bodies On the fifth day He created animals which live in the water and the birds On the sixth day He created all and animals and man God created everything and for a purpose Christians should: Care for the environment Use it responsibly Preserve water catchment areas Cultivate and guard it Improve on areas already destroyed Consider the earth to be the source of life and respect it Questions Write four effects of misuse of God s creation What did God mean by telling human beings to control His creation Describe 2 ways in which people misuse animals State one way in which rivers and lakes water is misused How to respond to the misuse of God s creation We should join together and campaign for the restoration of the environment that has been destroyed Educating people to avoid cultivating near the river bank and other water resourceswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Plant cover crops on bare land, dig terraces and build gabions in sloppy areas to control soil erosion Dispose garbage carefully to avoid pollution Regulate mining activities Protect animals and give poachers stiffer punishment Plant trees where there were no trees Plant trees where they were cut prof Wangari Maathai Prevent desertification after cutting one tree plant two Work to do: Pry cre pupils bk 8 page 29-31 CHAPTER TWO CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL AFRICAN HERITAGE African stories of creation In traditional African society, different communities had their own creation stories People in TAS believed that God is the sole creator Human beings are the most important of God s creation TAS stories are called myths A myth is a story with a message Different communities explain how they were formed: Agikuyu People of central Kenya believe that God created the universe He then created a man called Gikuyu God gave Gikuyu a wife called Mumbi They both lived at a place called Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga They had nine daughterswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Gikuyu offered sacrifices to God who offered nine handsome men to marry them Thus the gikuyu community today Akamba They had a God called Mulungu, Ngai, Mwatuangi He created the first man and woman Let them down from heaven and fell on earth They landed on a stone on Nzaui hills God blessed them with many sheep cattle and goats Akamba people are believed to have come from anthills The Nandi They believe to have come from a knee The knee belonged to a certain animal It got swollen and finally it burst Out of it a man and woman They became the first parents of the Nandi Biblical teachings about creation Genesis 1:4-13 The story of creation is illustrated in the bible God is the sole creator He created for 6 days the world and everything in it He created human beings last God gave him authority over all creationwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The learners to give the order of creation The relationship between the unborn, the living, the living dead and ancestors In TAS, life was very important because it is given by God Every stage of life was related to the other None of the stage was important than the other Life has no end Life began before birth and it continued after death Before children were born, they were considered as part of the society A person who has died continues to be a member of the society In TAS, life existed in four forms, The unborn The living The living dead The ancestors Unborn These were members of the society who were not yet born Everybody in the society looked forward to the birth of the unborn They were protected Expectant mothers were given healthy food and avoided heavy duties When children were born they became part of the family and community They replaced the dead Children ensured life continuity in the family, clan and communitywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The living The other form of life is living It is made up of the community who are alive Once children were born they became living members of the community The living dead These are community members who died recently Their physical appearance, behavior and character could still be remembered by the living members of the community The ancestors These are the community members who died long time ago No living member of the community could recall them Information about them is passed by the word to the next generation They are important for they founded the clan They are remembered in the history of the community NB: Ancestors and the living dead exist in form of spirit Ancestors and the living dead influence the life of the living through dreams or visions They are believed to be closer to God and therefore acted as mediators They could warn people and rebuke any evil done in the family or community In TAS. ,. Life began before birth, one was born, she he then diedwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Christians also have ancestors also called patriarchs These are people whose has greatly influenced the Christians Genesis 13: 14-18, 50: 24-25, Mathew 1:1-17 In the book of genesis, we read the origin of the people of Israel From Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their children The generations that existed before the birth of Jesus that took place in the new testament Abraham, joseph and david are the ancestors of Jesus Christians share in the life of Jesus through believing in him Quiz What is the difference between the living dead and the ancestors Write down three ancestors of Jesus Mary the mother of Jesus received the good news about the birth of Jesus in ? How do the dead influence the life of the living Continuity of life in Christianity and African traditions Both Christians and people in TAS, believe that life is a gift from God and it has no end There are differences between Christian understanding and traditional understanding concerning the continuity of life Christian understandingtraditional African understanding Christians hope to live forever with God in heaven Life continuedafter death in spiritual;world which is not definite Evil doers are not welcome in the spiritual world.


Typhoid, cholera, bilharzias etc Air is polluted by the gases of emitted from the loud noise from the music shops, vehicles Land pollution occurs when refuse is disposed anyhow anywhere Questions Write down 2 effects of desertification Give three reasons why human beings take care of the environment The view traditional African society on the use and misuse of God s creation According to TAS, God is the creator of everything Man is in charge of all God s creation African man considers the earth as the mother because it provides for his food Some plants provide medicine for him Rivers were considered as sources of water Some places were considered sacred: God s dwelling place In the past, environment was given special care It was a taboo to destroy the environment Anyone who destroyed it was punished heavilywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The Christian teaching on the use and misuse of God s creation Genesis 1:11-29 All plants were created by God on the third day On the fourth day He created heavenly bodies On the fifth day He created animals which live in the water and the birds On the sixth day He created all and animals and man God created everything and for a purpose Christians should: Care for the environment Use it responsibly Preserve water catchment areas Cultivate and guard it Improve on areas already destroyed Consider the earth to be the source of life and respect it Questions Write four effects of misuse of God s creation What did God mean by telling human beings to control His creation Describe 2 ways in which people misuse animals State one way in which rivers and lakes water is misused How to respond to the misuse of God s creation We should join together and campaign for the restoration of the environment that has been destroyed Educating people to avoid cultivating near the river bank and other water resourceswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Plant cover crops on bare land, dig terraces and build gabions in sloppy areas to control soil erosion Dispose garbage carefully to avoid pollution Regulate mining activities Protect animals and give poachers stiffer punishment Plant trees where there were no trees Plant trees where they were cut prof Wangari Maathai Prevent desertification after cutting one tree plant two Work to do: Pry cre pupils bk 8 page 29-31 CHAPTER TWO CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL AFRICAN HERITAGE African stories of creation In traditional African society, different communities had their own creation stories People in TAS believed that God is the sole creator Human beings are the most important of God s creation TAS stories are called myths A myth is a story with a message Different communities explain how they were formed: Agikuyu People of central Kenya believe that God created the universe He then created a man called Gikuyu God gave Gikuyu a wife called Mumbi They both lived at a place called Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga They had nine daughterswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Gikuyu offered sacrifices to God who offered nine handsome men to marry them Thus the gikuyu community today Akamba They had a God called Mulungu, Ngai, Mwatuangi He created the first man and woman Let them down from heaven and fell on earth They landed on a stone on Nzaui hills God blessed them with many sheep cattle and goats Akamba people are believed to have come from anthills The Nandi They believe to have come from a knee The knee belonged to a certain animal It got swollen and finally it burst Out of it a man and woman They became the first parents of the Nandi Biblical teachings about creation Genesis 1:4-13 The story of creation is illustrated in the bible God is the sole creator He created for 6 days the world and everything in it He created human beings last God gave him authority over all creationwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The learners to give the order of creation The relationship between the unborn, the living, the living dead and ancestors In TAS, life was very important because it is given by God Every stage of life was related to the other None of the stage was important than the other Life has no end Life began before birth and it continued after death Before children were born, they were considered as part of the society A person who has died continues to be a member of the society In TAS, life existed in four forms, The unborn The living The living dead The ancestors Unborn These were members of the society who were not yet born Everybody in the society looked forward to the birth of the unborn They were protected Expectant mothers were given healthy food and avoided heavy duties When children were born they became part of the family and community They replaced the dead Children ensured life continuity in the family, clan and communitywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke The living The other form of life is living It is made up of the community who are alive Once children were born they became living members of the community The living dead These are community members who died recently Their physical appearance, behavior and character could still be remembered by the living members of the community The ancestors These are the community members who died long time ago No living member of the community could recall them Information about them is passed by the word to the next generation They are important for they founded the clan They are remembered in the history of the community NB: Ancestors and the living dead exist in form of spirit Ancestors and the living dead influence the life of the living through dreams or visions They are believed to be closer to God and therefore acted as mediators They could warn people and rebuke any evil done in the family or community In TAS. ,. Life began before birth, one was born, she he then diedwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Christians also have ancestors also called patriarchs These are people whose has greatly influenced the Christians Genesis 13: 14-18, 50: 24-25, Mathew 1:1-17 In the book of genesis, we read the origin of the people of Israel From Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their children The generations that existed before the birth of Jesus that took place in the new testament Abraham, joseph and david are the ancestors of Jesus Christians share in the life of Jesus through believing in him Quiz What is the difference between the living dead and the ancestors Write down three ancestors of Jesus Mary the mother of Jesus received the good news about the birth of Jesus in ? How do the dead influence the life of the living Continuity of life in Christianity and African traditions Both Christians and people in TAS, believe that life is a gift from God and it has no end There are differences between Christian understanding and traditional understanding concerning the continuity of life Christian understandingtraditional African understanding Christians hope to live forever with God in heaven Life continuedafter death in spiritual;world which is not definite Evil doers are not welcome in the spiritual world. Such spirits were the evil spirits When the living died, they became part of Those who die without believing will be punished by God on judgment day.


,life began before birth, one was born, she he then diedwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Christians also have ancestors also called patriarchs These are people whose has greatly influenced the Christians Genesis 13: 14-18, 50: 24-25, Mathew 1:1-17 In the book of genesis, we read the origin of the people of Israel From Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their children The generations that existed before the birth of Jesus that took place in the new testament Abraham, joseph and david are the ancestors of Jesus Christians share in the life of Jesus through believing in him Quiz What is the difference between the living dead and the ancestors Write down three ancestors of Jesus Mary the mother of Jesus received the good news about the birth of Jesus in ? How do the dead influence the life of the living Continuity of life in Christianity and African traditions Both Christians and people in TAS, believe that life is a gift from God and it has no end There are differences between Christian understanding and traditional understanding concerning the continuity of life Christian understandingtraditional African understanding Christians hope to live forever with God in heaven Life continuedafter death in spiritual;world which is not definite Evil doers are not welcome in the spiritual world. Such spirits were the evil spirits When the living died, they became part of Those who die without believing will be punished by God on judgment day. They will not receive eternal life Christians who die will resurrect and be www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke given heavenly bodies the living dead They continued to live in form of spirits Quiz 1. How do we become a member of Christian family? 2. Where did life continue in African society? 3. Teaches about resurrection of the body. Respect for life of the unborn and the unborn 1. Life is a gift from God. 2. Expectant mothers were taken care of. 3. They were protected from any evil forces. 4. The unborn were regarded as potential human beings 5. Life begins after conception 6. Expectant mothers were not allowed to do heavy duties. 7. They were fed with a well balanced diet. Psalms 139:13-16 1. Christians teach that life begins at conception. 2. The unborn should be loved and taken care of. 3. God formed me and put every part in my mother s womb. 4. Life should be highly regarded.


God formed me and put every part in my mother s womb. 4. Life should be highly regarded. Nb: both African Traditional and Christianity does not allow for abortion. Life should be protected and valued. Quiz 1. Why is abortion a sin 2. Why do Africans regard life as sacred?www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 3. Memorize verse psalms 139:13-14 Concepts of God in African Traditional society and Christianity 1. African tradition considers God to be as follows:- a. All powerful b. All knowing omniscient c. Everywhere omnipresent d. God is eternal has no beginning or end. E. He is the creator of the world and all that is in it. F. God is a spirit. G. God is merciful h. God is good. I. God is the father, mother, friend e.t.c j. God is the provider. K. God is holy Christians consider God to be as follows Matthew 6:9, john 1:3, 6:35, 8:12, 14:6, 15:5 1. Giver of life and creator 2. God is the provider 3. God is good. 4. God is merciful 5. He is our father. 6. He is the bread of life 7. He is the provider 8. Omnipresentwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 9. Omniscient. 10. Omnipotent. Nb: God manifests himself as the trinity. This means 3 persons in one- God the father, son and the Holy Spirit. Quiz 1. Give similarities between African and Christian concepts of God. 2. Where do African names of God come from? 3. State 3 title given to God in T.A.S Response to God in Traditional African society Africans responded to God through 1. Offering sacrifices 2. Prayers 3. Consulting special people 4. Ritual cleansing 5. Dance and songs. Offering sacrifices a. People worshiped God using birds and animal sacrifices. B. A bird or an animal was slaughtered and the blood poured ou to God before people began worshipping. C. The sacrifice was either offered whole or a half and the other half was eaten. D.


C. The sacrifice was either offered whole or a half and the other half was eaten. D. Birds and animals were of the same color without blemish. E. The colors preferred were black or white.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Prayers a. Traditional Africans prayed to God for help in different situations. B. Example, Elders prayed and blessed warriors when going for war c. They asked God to give warriors courage and victory. Consulting special people a. These special people were seers and diviners. B. Diviners found out about the future events by receiving signs from the spirit world. C. Seers foretold about God s will in the community d. They also foretold the future events from the dreams they had. E. They also advised people on what to do if the annoyed God to please him. Ritual cleansing a. This is done after the death of a spouse in a community. Example Taita people b. When one spouse died they had to cleanse the living spouse. C. She he had to be taken to the river for a ritual bath. D. This was important for one to be accepted by God. Dance and song a. People sang different songs b. Some songs were sacred or religious. C. As they sung, drums were beaten to remove evil spirtit. D. E.g the Swahili people had a ceremony called Kupunga pepo and it was accompanied by dancing and drumming e. This was to get rid of the evil spirit that possessed people. F. Medicine men conducted the ceremony but God cured people.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Quiz 1. Why did people pray in the African Traditional society 2. State 3 ways in which people worshiped in African traditional 3. Explain how people responded to God in African tradition Ways of reconciling with God in African tradition society 1. People reconcile to heal broke relationships 2. There were ways in which people offended God e.g a. Refusing to offer sacrifices b. Refusing to give offering after harvest c. Breaking rules in the society. 3. Reconciliation ways include a. Animal sacrifices b. An animal was burnt as a sacrifice to him c. The best animal was chosen d. Animals with blemish were not allowed. E. People also offered grains e.g.


Animals with blemish were not allowed. E. People also offered grains e.g. maize, bananas, beans e.t.c f. These were taken to the shrines and left there Cleansing Rituals a. If one committed a sin she he became dirty b. She he had to be cleansed to reconcile her him with God. C. A ritual bath had to be taken using water and special herbs, which were anointed with special oil. D. The appropriate ritual bath was given by a medicine woman or medicine man e. Special types of clothes were worn to seek reconciliation with God e.g when one was sick or under a curse. F. The clothes were prescribed by a medicine man.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Prayers a. Libation was poured to the ground and elders talked to ancestors to seek reconciliation with God. Similarities between Christianity and African Traditional beliefs and customs 1. Believe in God as the creator 2. Belief in life after death. 3. Power of covenants. 4. Presence of evil. 5. Belief in prophets and prophecy 6. Giving offering ad first fruits. 7. Power of prayers. The difference between Christianity and African Traditional beliefs and customs 1. Belief in trinity 2. Belief in lesser Gods 3. Belief in magic and witchcraft. 4. Animal sacrifice 5. Human sacrifices. 6. Image of God 7. Places of worship 8. Jesus and ancestors 9. Baptism 10. Lord s supper 11. Tithingwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke JESUS CHRIST VICTORY OVER PAIN AND SUFFERING CAUSES OF SUFFERING 1. Suffering is the feeling of pain, sorrow or discomfort. 2. All people experience suffering in different ways 3. Suffering is caused by:- a. Natural calamities b. Negligence c. Sickness and death d. Irresponsible sexual behavior e. Armed attacks e.g. by robbers f. War and ethnic clashes g. Violence in homes, at school h. Drug substance abuse. 4. Jesus taught that suffering can be caused by sins 5. He forgave the sins of the paralyzed man and took away his suffering.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 6.


4. Jesus taught that suffering can be caused by sins 5. He forgave the sins of the paralyzed man and took away his suffering.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 6. Suffering can also come so that God s glory may be seen 7. Jesus took away the suffering of the blind man when He sent him to the pool of Siloam. 8. We should trust in God to overcome all forms of suffering. QUIZ 1. The Word Siloam means? 2. Write three examples of natural calamities. PAIN AND SUFFERING 1. Pain and suffering are the same or related 2. There are three main types of suffering: a. Physical suffering b. Emotional suffering c. Mental suffering 3. Physical suffering involves inflicting pain on the body. 4. Emotional suffering involves feelings such as guilt, sadness or joy. 5. Mental suffering relates to the mind. 6. Job suffered mentally, emotionally and physically 7. He suffered physically because he got sores all over his body. 8. He suffered emotionally because he lost the children he loved 9. Job also suffered mentally when he lost everything he owned. 10. We should remain faithful to God who helps us overcome suffering. Quiz 1. State three types of suffering each with a valid examplewww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 2. Name another person in the bible other than Job who suffered physically. 3. Job 2:10 says VARIETIES OF MENTAL SUFFERING 1. Any problem that affects the mind causes mental suffering 2. Not all people who suffer mentally are mad 3. Some people may be depressed while others are retarded. 4. Mental suffering can be caused by:- a. Diseases b. Injury to the brain c. Disturbing experiences d. Being naturally born in such a state e. Drug and substance abuse. 5. Jesus healed a man who suffered mentally in Gerasa territory. 6. The man had an evil spirit which made him mad. 7. He was called legion or mob because the demons in him were many 8. Jesus has the power to heal those who suffer mentally. Quiz 1. The evil spirits in legion begged Jesus not to 2. Mad people are also called 3. To be possessed means VARIETIES OF PHYSICAL SUFFERING 1.


The evil spirits in legion begged Jesus not to 2. Mad people are also called 3. To be possessed means VARIETIES OF PHYSICAL SUFFERING 1. Physical suffering occurs when pain is inflicted in the body.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 2. Physical suffering can be caused by :- a. Injury b. Deprivation c. diseases d. Brutality e. War f. Poverty g. injustice 3. Jesus taught the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. 4. The rich man lived in great luxury and comfort 5. Lazarus had sores on his body and no food to eat 6. The rich man did not show love and concern for Lazarus. 7. Lazarus competed with dogs for left over s from the rich man s table. 8. Lazarus trusted in God and ended up being rewarded in paradise. Quiz 1. List down four examples of suffering 2. The of , the first Christian martyr made him suffer physically. VARIETIES OF EMOTIONAL SUFFERING 1. People suffer emotionally when they feel rejected or unloved. 2. Other cause of emotional suffering may include :- a. Conflict between friends or relatives b. Failure in examswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke c. Harassment and bullying d. Loss of loved ones e. Breakdown in relationship f. Unemployment or loss of a job. G. Poverty. 3. When people suffer emotionally they cry or weep. 4. Emotional suffering can be overcome through prayer and moral support. 5. It can also be dealt with through guidance and counseling. 6. Jesus was tried both by Pirate and Sanhedrin. 7. He suffered emotionally because of the false accusations brought up against Him. 8. Like Jesus, we should always trust in God to help us overcome suffering. QUIZ 1. Which actions of the soldiers made Jesus suffer emotionally? A. b. 2. Jesus persevered because his suffering had JESUS CHRIST TRIUMPHS OVER PAIN AND SUFFERING 1. Jesus underwent pain and suffering 2. He persevered suffering in humility and silence 3. He accepted his suffering to save mankind from sin. 4. Jesus was the final sacrifice for the deliverance of man 5.


Stephen was the first Christians martyr 7. He was one of the seven deacons 8. The seven deacons were a. Philip b. Nicanor c. Prochorus d. Nicolaus e. Permenaswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke f. Timon g. Stephen 9. Stephen was opposed by the Libertines, the synagogue of freed me. 10. Jesus promised us the holy spirit to help endure suffering. Quiz 1. Mention tea North African Martyrs 2. Acts 7:60 says CHRISTIAN SUFFERING TODAY 1. Some Christians suffer rejection from their friends and relatives. 2. They are considered traitors because of forsaking their traditional way of life. 3. Some people are sent away from home after responding to the call for salvation. 4. Persistent prayer and faith in God strengthens one s resolve to follow Christ. 5. The bible teaches that Christians should share in Christ suffering. 6. God rewards those who remain faithful even when persecuted. 7. God also saves people from danger and provides them with their needs. 8. We should pray for Christians undergoing persecution. Quiz 1. State three types of suffering 2. The words spoken by Stephen similar to those spoken by Jesus were www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke LIVING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THE MEANING OF PRAYER 1. Prayer is communicating withy God 2. There are two types of prayers namely: a. Private prayer b. Public prayer 3. During prayer Christians hold a conversation with God. 4. In prayer, one talks to god and also listens to Him. 5. There are four elements of prayers a. Adoration b. Confession c. Thanksgiving d. Supplication 6. Adoration involves praise and worship 7. Supplication involves petition and intercession 8. Petition is a prayer on behalf of oneself. 9. Intercession is a prayer on behalf of others. 10. Prayers should be made in faith and humility. Quiz 1. Confession should be accompanied by 2. The parable of teaches about humility in prayer. PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PRAYERSwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 1. Prayer is a conversation with God. 2. There are public and private prayers 3.


Prayer is a conversation with God. 2. There are public and private prayers 3. Private prayer is when one converses with God 4. It is called individual or solo prayer 5. Public prayer is made in a group 6. It is also called communal or corporate prayer 7. Public prayer is made aloud 8. Such prayers are made in schools, homes or churches 9. Public prayers are also made during occasions such as a. Church services b. Weddings c. National holidays d. Christian holidays 10. God answers public and private prayers. Quiz 1. State the meaning of the following Christian groups abbreviations a. C U b. YMCA c. YWCA d. C A 2. Acts 2:42 says www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke ANSWERS TO PRAYERS 1. God listens to and answers prayers 2. We know God has answered our prayers when what we pray for happens 3. Christians expect answers to both public and private prayers 4. God can answer prayers in three ways namely:- a. Yes b. No c. Wait 5. God answers prayers according to his will 6. When God answers no it might be that we prayed for something that can harm us 7. God answers wait when the time is not appropriate for our requests. 8. Saul consulted a medium at Endor when God failed to answer his prayers. 9. God was angry with Saul because of his disobedience. 10. We should obey God so that our prayers get answered. Quiz 1. Write a prayer before exams 2. State four elements of prayers DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRAYER AND MAGICIANS 1. Magic is manipulating forces in the universe to achieve results. 2. It can be used for good or evil purposes 3. Consulting magicians comes from lack of trust in God. 4. Traditional Africans used magic to produce :www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke a. Wealth b. Luck c. Success d. Good health. 5. Magi creates dependence on magicians who may control victims to their detriment. 6. Prayer, unlike magic has positive effects on a Christian. 7. It is guided by the free will of a Christian 8. Christian prayers lead to peace and reconciliation with God, oneself and others 9. Simon of Samaria used magic to do wonders.


It is guided by the free will of a Christian 8. Christian prayers lead to peace and reconciliation with God, oneself and others 9. Simon of Samaria used magic to do wonders. 10. He tried to buy the Holy Spirit using money which offended God. Quiz 1. The words magician utter are called 2. Magicians cast on their victims. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FASTING AND PRAYER 1. Fasting and prayer are Christians practices. 2. Fasting is voluntarily denying oneself food and spend time in prayer. 3. It involves self denial and disciplined commitment 4. Fasting intensifies the effects of prayers 5. Jesus taught his disciples to be humble when praying and fasting. 6. He taught that fasting should not be done for a public show. 7. One can fast to pray for personal or individual needs. 8. Fasting can also be done to intercede for others.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 9. Genuine fasting is rewarded by God. 10. Prayer and fasting brings one nearer to God. Quiz 1. State three bible personalities who went without food for forty days 2. Jesus taught that prayer and fasting should be done in SELF DENIAL IN SERVICE TO OTHERS 1. Self-denial is depriving oneself of certain things so as to serve others. 2. Fasting is an example of self-denial in order to pray. 3. Christians also sacrifices money and other resources to serve God. 4. Christians also sacrifice their time to serve a. The aged b. Destitute children c. Prisoners d. People living with HIV AIDS 5. Jesus taught that following Him is about self denial 6. He taught that Christians must put the interest of others before their own. 7. Following Jesus involves carrying the cross daily. 8. The cross is a symbol of suffering. Quiz 1. List five ways through which Christians demonstrates self-denial 2. Celibacy means www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke FAITH IN DAILY ACTIONS 1. Christians face many challenges that require them to demonstrate their faith. 2. A committed Christian should trust in God even in difficult circumstances. 3. Christians can demonstrate their faith by :- a. Obeying God s commandments b. Observing set rules and regulations c. Reporting crime to lawful authorities. D. Being role models e.


Reporting crime to lawful authorities. D. Being role models e. Helping the needy. F. Self-denial g. Practicing honesty and integrity. 4. The bible teaches that Christians should offer themselves as a living sacrifice. 5. They should dedicate themselves to God s service 6. Christians should please God in all they do. 7. They should allow God to transform them inwardly to be like Him. 8. We should emulate the example of patriarchs who had total faith in God. Quiz 1. Was considered blameless and walked with God 2. God called a man after my own heart.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke THE MEANING OF LIVING FAITH 1. Living faith involves actions dictated by gospel values. 2. Gospel values include :- a. Honesty b. Integrity c. Love d. Mutual caring e. Sharing 3. Apostle James teaches that Christian s faith should be meaningful. 4. Living faith is accompanied by actions 5. It involves practically showing concern for the needy. 6. Faith without action is dead. 7. James also taught that Christians should confess their sins to one another. 8. A prayer made in faith by a righteous person has power to heal. 9. Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive 10. We should demonstrate living faith in all we do. Quiz 1. The crippled beggar at the Beautiful gate was healed by and 2. State three reasons for fasting a. b. c. www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke UNIT FIVE SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND CHRISTIAN VALUES CHRISTIAN VALUES A. JUSTICE 1. Justice is the quality of being fair and acting according to what is right. 2. It involves condemning what is wrong and uphold what is right. 3. Justice brings peace and harmony among people. 4. Prophet Jeremiah condemns the injustice of :- A. Killing innocent people B. Mistreating foreigners C. Mistreating windows and orphans. 5. Amos challenged the injustice in courts. 6. He spoke against oppressing the poorwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 7. Amos also condemned selling people in slavery. 8. He also condemned false scales and overcharging customers. 9. Apostle James condemned the rich who deny their laborers their wages. 10.


9. Apostle James condemned the rich who deny their laborers their wages. 10. He also condemned those who murder innocent people. Quiz 1. Corruption in courts was condemned by 2. Prophet Micah condemned the injustice of B. FAIRNESS 1. Fairness is the value of being just and impartial 2. It involves doing things according to laid down rules and regulations 3. Fair people treat others as they would like to be treated. 4. Joseph s brothers treated him unfairly because his father loved him. 5. They sold him to the Ishmaelite and he ended up in prison. 6. Jesus refused to condemn a woman who had been caught in adultery, 7. He treated her fairly and advised her to stop her immoral life. 8. God expects us to treat all people with justice and fairness Quiz 1. State two reasons why Joseph was Jacob s favorite son a. b. 2. Suggested that they should throw Joseph into a wellwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 3. Convinced his brothers to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelite. C. HONESTY AND INTEGRITY 1. Honesty and integrity are important Christian values 2. Honest people tell the truth and do not steal. 3. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong morals 4. People of integrity are upright, honest and sincere. 5. They are just and honest in their behaviour. 6. Prophet Elisha had a dishonest servant called Gehazi. 7. Gehazi wanted to benefit financially from Elisha s miracle 8. He ended up getting leprosy together with his descendants 9. God wants us to uphold justice and integrity 10. We should tell the truth to all people at all times. Quiz 1. Namaan got healed of his leprosy by 2. And lied to the holy spirit 3. Is the father of lies. NEPOTISM 1. Nepotism is the vice of showing favoritism to one s relatives. 2. It makes family members receive privileges they do not deserve. 3. Nepotism at the workplace may result in the following :www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke a. Bitterness and rivalry b. Lack of love and concern c. Frustration and hopelessness d. Lack of teamwork e.