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Christian Communities in Kenya - Grade 4 CRE Revision Notes
- Some Christians Communities in Kenya
- The Work Of The Christian Communities
- The Early Church
- The Christian Sacred Places.
Some Christians Communities in Kenya
What are Christian Communities?
- A christian community is a group of people who belive that Jesus Christ is their Lord and savior
- The first believers were called Christians at a place called Antioch
- Christians worship in church
Examples of Christian communities in Kenya.
- The Roman Catholics
- Pentecostal Assemblies of God(PAG)
- The Seventh Day Adventist (SDDA)
- The Methodist church
- African inland church {AIC}
- Presbyterian church of east Africa{PCEA}
- The Pentecostal evangelistic fellowship of Africa {PEFA}
- Full gospels churches of Kenya {FGCK}
- The Lutheran church
- The Salvation Army.
- Some of the Christian communities were started by the missionaries.
- The church at Antioch had some leaders who were prophets and teachers.
- Some of them were
- Barabbas
- Simon {called black}
- Lucias from Cyrene.
- Manach who was brought up with Herod Antipas.
- Saul
- Paul guided by the holy spirit strengthened the Christian believers in
- Antioch
- Caesarea
- Galatia
- Phrygia.
Quiz
- Name five Christian communities in Kenya
- He preached the gospel to Antioch and Galatia churches and converted many to Jesus. Who was he?
- The first Christian community was found at a place called?
- Who among the following was not a teacher or a prophet in the first Christian community?
- Manaen
- Lucias
- Barnabas
- Zaccheus
The Work Of The Christian Communities
- Christian communities in Kenya are involved in many activities
- They share the love of Jesus Christ by
- They build schools, churches, hospitals, homes for the aged and orphans and disabled.
- They visit and comfort the sick and those with HIV AIDS
- They preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- They visit prisoners.
- Jesus taught his disciples that they should:-
- Feed the hungry
- Give a drink to the thirsty
- Clothe the naked.
- Welcome strangers.
- Visit the sick
- Jesus taught that those who do good work will inherit the kingdom of God.
Quiz
- Name for activities carried out by the Christian community
- Jesus said “ I was _________ and you did not give me food”
- “ I was thirsty and you did not give me _________ ”
The Early Church
- Jesus was taken up to heaven Mt. Olives IN Bethany.
- He promised his disciples a helper who was the Holy Spirit.
- The disciple received the holy spirit on the day of Pentecost.
- Peter preached and 3000 people became Christians.
- The early church began in Jerusalem after the disciple received the holy spirit.
- The believers lived together as a family. They also :-
- Prayed and worshiped together.
- Read the word of God together.
- Shared meals together.
- Sold what they had and shared the money according to their needs.
- The number of Christians increased every day
- Prophet Agabus predicted about a serious famine that would affect the whole world
- We should follow the example of Jesus Christ by sharing what we have.
Quiz
- Jesus was taken up to heaven on Mt. _________
- Name for activities that the early church did together.
- The disciple received the holy spirirt on the day of _________
- Prophet _________ predicted about a serious famine that would affect the whole word.
The Christian Sacred Places.
- A sacred place is a holy place
- A church is a community of believers
- There are different sacred places for different religious traditions for example :-
- Christian – church
- Muslim- mosque
- Hindu – temple
- Jews – synagogue /temple
- Jesus was angry with the people who were selling and buying in the temple.
- He was angry that the people did not respect the house of God.
- He taught the people that the temple is a place of prayer for all nations.
The Church
- A church is a community of believers.
- Christians meet and worship in a church.
- Worship can be led by a pastor or a priest
- Christian use different names to describe a church
- A chapel
- Cathedral
- School halls, cinema halls, open air and stadiums.
- Christians sacred places should be approached I honor and respect.
- In Traditional African Communities prayers were held at:-
- Under trees
- In caves
- Facing the son
- Facing the mountain.
- We should respect the house of God.
Quiz
- A _________ is a community of believers.
- Name three places that Christians worship God.
- In African traditional society, prayers were done in places like?
- A _________ is found in school and colleges
a. Cave
b. Church
c. Chapel
d. SDA
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Social Problems And Christian Values - Class 8 CRE Revision Notes
- Social Problems And Christian Value
- Christian Values
- Social Problems
- Upholding Christian Values in Our Lives
Social Problems And Christian Value
Christian Values
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Justice
- Justice is the quality of being fair and acting according to what is right.
- It involves condemning what is wrong and uphold what is right.
- Justice brings peace and harmony among people.
- Prophet Jeremiah condemns the injustice of :-
- Killing innocent people
- Mistreating foreigners
- Mistreating windows and orphans.
- Amos challenged the injustice in courts.
- He spoke against oppressing the poor
- Amos also condemned selling people in slavery.
- He also condemned false scales and overcharging customers.
- Apostle James condemned the rich who deny their laborers their wages. 10. He also condemned those who murder innocent people.
Quiz- Corruption in courts was condemned by________________
- Prophet Micah condemned the injustice of______________
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Fairness
- fairness is the value of being just and impartial
- it involves doing things according to laid down rules and regulations
- Fair people treat others as they would like to be treated.
- Joseph’s brothers treated him unfairly because his father loved him.
- They sold him to the Ishmaelite and he ended up in prison.
- Jesus refused to condemn a woman who had been caught in adultery,
- He treated her fairly and advised her to stop her immoral life.
- God expects us to treat all people with justice and fairness
Quiz- State two reasons why Joseph was Jacob’s favorite son
- ____________________
- ____________________
- _________________suggested that they should throw Joseph into a well
- _____________convinced his brothers to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelite.
- State two reasons why Joseph was Jacob’s favorite son
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Honesty And Integrity
- Honesty and integrity are important Christian values
- Honest people tell the truth and do not steal.
- Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong morals
- People of integrity are upright, honest and sincere.
- They are just and honest in their behaviour.
- Prophet Elisha had a dishonest servant called Gehazi.
- Gehazi wanted to benefit financially from Elisha’s miracle
- He ended up getting leprosy together with his descendants
- God wants us to uphold justice and integrity
- We should tell the truth to all people at all times.
Quiz- Namaan got healed of his leprosy by __________________
- ___________ and __________ lied to the holy spirit
- _______________is the father of lies.
Social Problems
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Nepotism
- Nepotism is the vice of showing favoritism to one’s relatives.
- It makes family members receive privileges they do not deserve.
- Nepotism at the workplace may result in the following :-
- Bitterness and rivalry
- Lack of love and concern
- Frustration and hopelessness
- Lack of teamwork
- Disrespect\poor work output.
- Jesus refused to show nepotism in his ministry
- He refused his mother and his brothers undue recognition.
- Jesus refused to grant James and John the right to sit beside Him in his kingdom
- To Jesus, leadership meant service to others not gaining special favour.
Quiz- The earthly brothers of Jesus were _____________
- James and John the sons of _________________ were also known as _________________
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Tribalism{Ethnicism}
- Tribalism is the unfair treatment of people from other tribes.
- It involves granting unwarranted favours to members of one’s tribe.
- Tribalism comes from mistrust among members of different ethnic communitie
- It causes bitterness, pain and suffering to its victims.
- esus was denied water by a Samaritan woman because he ws a Jew
- He however gave the Samaritan woman life- giving water.
- Jesus taught his disciples not to discriminate against anyone.
- He was a universal savior as shown by the miracles of
- Healing the ten lepers
- Healing the centurion servant
- Healing a Canaanite woman’s daughter.
Quiz- To whom did Jesus say, “it is not good for me to take children’s food and give it to dogs”
____________________________ - The fear and hatred for people from other countries is called_____________________
- To whom did Jesus say, “it is not good for me to take children’s food and give it to dogs”
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Corruption
- Corruption is practiced by those who lack honesty and intergrity.
- It involves giving and receiving bribes.
- Bribes are given as money or service offered in return of a favour.
- Greed
- Selfishness
- Desire to quick riches
- Indiscipline.
- Corruption is prevalent when:-
- People win elections unfairly
- Police take handouts to flout traffic rules
- Justice is denied to court of laws
- Students are to schools they don’t deserve.
- Corruption can be overcome through
- Refusing to give or receive bribes.
- Reporting corruption to relevant authorities
- Creating awareness\supporting anti-corruption efforts.
- The ethics and Anti-Corruption commission is charged with fighting corruption.
- Jesus accepted Zacheus who denounced his former corrupt way of life.
Quiz- State two reasons why tax collectors were hated
- Define corruption
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Mismanagement of Resources
- Resources are assets that are used to generate wealth
- here are three types of assets namely :-
- Natural resources
- Man-made resources
- Human resources.
- Natural resources are mismanaged through:-
- Pollution
- Over-mining
- Poaching.
- Man-made resources are mismanaged by:-
- VandalismFraud and embezzlement
- Neglect
- Arson
- Human resources are people who can be mismanaged through:-
- Being overworked and underworked
- Being denied promotion
- Being underpaid
- Being deployed outside their profession
- The bible teaches us to value all resources
- We should take care of all resources.
Quiz- List four natural resources
- ______________________
- ______________________
- ______________________
- ______________________
- NEMA stands for ____________________
- List four natural resources
Upholding Christian Values in Our Lives
- Christian values are virtues and principals that are worthy of upholding
- They include
- Justice
- Honesty
- Fairness
- Integrity
- Responsibility
- Humility
- Generosity
- Most Christian values are universal
- They are derived from the teachings of Jesus.
- They lead to forms of conduct that are universally considered worthwhile.
- Apostle Paul taught the Ephesians to be patient, humble and loving
- Christian values show that one has matured in faith.
Quiz
- List three social evils that affect our society today
- __________________
- __________________
- __________________
- Which vice was EACC established to curb?
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Monday, 20 September 2021 07:52
Living The Christian Faith - Class 8 CRE Revision Notes
- Living The Christian Faith
- The Meaning of Prayer
- Private and Public Prayers
- Answers to Prayers
- Difference Between Prayer and Magicians
- The Relationship Between Fasting And Prayer
- Self-Denial in Service to Others
- Faith in Daily Actions
- The Meaning of Living Faith
Living The Christian Faith
The Meaning of Prayer
- Prayer is communicating withy God
- There are two types of prayers namely:
- Private prayer
- Public prayer
- During prayer Christians hold a conversation with God. 4. In prayer, one talks to god and also listens to Him.
- There are four elements of prayers
- Adoration
- Confession
- Thanksgiving
- Supplication
- Adoration involves praise and worship
- Supplication involves petition and intercession
- Petition is a prayer on behalf of oneself.
- Intercession is a prayer on behalf of others.
- Prayers should be made in faith and humility.
Quiz
- Confession should be accompanied by
- The parable of teaches about humility in prayer.
Private and Public Prayers
- Prayer is a conversation with God.
- There are public and private prayers
- Private prayer is when one converses with God
- It is called individual or solo prayer
- Public prayer is made in a group
- It is also called communal or corporate prayer
- Public prayer is made aloud
- Such prayers are made in schools, homes or churches
- Public prayers are also made during occasions such as
- Church services
- Weddings
- National holidays
- Christian holidays
- God answers public and private prayers
Quiz
- State the meaning of the following Christian groups abbreviations
- C U
- YMCA
- YWCA
- CA
- Acts 2:42 says________________
Answers to Prayers
- God listens to and answers prayers
- We know God has answered our prayers when what we pray for happens
- Christians expect answers to both public and private prayers
- God can answer prayers in three ways namely:-
- Yes
- No
- Wait
- God answers prayers according to his will
- When God answers “no” it might be that we prayed for something that can harm you
- God answers “wait” when the time is not appropriate for our requests.
- Saul consulted a medium at Endor when God failed to answer his prayers.
- God was angry with Saul because of his disobedience.
- We should obey God so that our prayers get answered.
Quiz
- Write a prayer before exams
- State four elements of prayers
Difference Between Prayer and Magicians
- Magic is manipulating forces in the universe to achieve results.
- It can be used for good or evil purposes
- Consulting magicians comes from lack of trust in God.
- Traditional Africans used magic to produce :-
- Wealth
- Luck
- Success
- Good health.
- Magic creates dependence on magicians who may control victims to their detriment.
- Prayer, unlike magic has positive effects on a Christian.
- It is guided by the free will of a Christian
- Christian prayers lead to peace and reconciliation with God, oneself and others
- Simon of Samaria used magic to do wonders.
- He tried to buy the Holy Spirit using money which offended God.
Quiz
- The words magician utter are called_________________
- Magicians cast__________________ on their victims.
The Relationship Between Fasting And Prayer
- Fasting and prayer are Christians practices.
- Fasting is voluntarily denying oneself food and spend time in prayer.
- It involves self denial and disciplined commitment
- Fasting intensifies the effects of prayers
- Jesus taught his disciples to be humble when praying and fasting.
- He taught that fasting should not be done for a public show.
- One can fast to pray for personal or individual needs.
- Fasting can also be done to intercede for others.
- Genuine fasting is rewarded by God.
- Prayer and fasting brings one nearer to God.
Quiz
- State three bible personalities who went without food for forty day
- _____________________
- _____________________
- _____________________
- Jesus taught that prayer and fasting should be done in_____________________
Self-Denial in Service to Others
- Self-denial is depriving oneself of certain things so as to serve others
- Fasting is an example of self-denial in order to pray.
- Christians also sacrifices money and other resources to serve God.
- Christians also sacrifice their time to serve
- The aged
- Destitute children
- Prisoners
- People living with HIV/AIDS
- Jesus taught that following Him is about self denial
- He taught that Christians must put the interest of others before their own
- Following Jesus involves carrying the cross daily.
- The cross is a symbol of suffering.
Quiz
- List five ways through which Christians demonstrates self-denial
- _______________
- _______________
- _______________
- _______________
- _______________
- Celibacy means______________
Faith in Daily Actions
- Christians face many challenges that require them to demonstrate their faith
- A committed Christian should trust in God even in difficult circumstances
- Christians can demonstrate their faith by :-
- Obeying God’s commandments
- Observing set rules and regulations
- Reporting crime to lawful authorities.
- Being role models
- Helping the needy.
- Self-denial
- Practicing honesty and integrity.
- The bible teaches that Christians should offer themselves as a living sacrifice.
- They should dedicate themselves to God’s service
- Christians should please God in all they do.
- They should allow God to transform them inwardly to be like Him
- We should emulate the example of patriarchs who had total faith in God.
Quiz
- ________________was considered blameless and walked with God
- God called a man after my own heart.
The Meaning of Living Faith
- Living faith involves actions dictated by gospel values.
- Gospel values include :-
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Love
- Mutual caring
- Sharing
- Apostle James teaches that Christian’sfaith should be meaningful
- Living faith is accompanied by actions
- It involves practically showing concern for the needy.
- Faith without action is dead.
- James also taught that Christiansshould confess their sins to one another
- A prayer made in faith by a righteous person has power to heal.
- Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
- We should demonstrate living faith in all we do.
Quiz
- The crippled beggar at the Beautiful gate was healed by _______________ and ______________
- State three reasons for fasting
- ______________________
- ______________________
- ______________________
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