CRE Grade 10 Notes
CRE Grade 10 Notes
1. Introduction to Christian Religious Education (CRE)
Christian Religious Education is the study of how God reveals Himself to human beings. This revelation happens through personal experiences, the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the Scriptures, creation, and the Holy Spirit.
At Grade 10, learners build on the knowledge they acquired in Junior School, deepening their understanding of Christian teachings and values. The subject aims to equip learners with knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that support holistic development and responsible citizenship.
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2. General Learning Outcomes for Senior School CRE
By the end of senior school, the learner should be able to:
Demonstrate awareness of God’s love as Creator and show good stewardship of creation.
Analyse teachings from the Holy Bible for spiritual, moral, and character development.
Apply the teachings of Jesus Christ in daily life to promote social equality and responsibility.
Evaluate contemporary social and moral issues and make informed decisions.
Develop skills and values that support further studies and career choices.
Use research and digital literacy skills in the study of CRE.
Appreciate the role of the Church in promoting spiritual transformation and good citizenship.
3. Summary of Grade 10 CRE Strands and Sub-Strands
Strand 1: The Old Testament
1.1 The Holy Bible
1.2 Methods of Studying the Bible
1.3 Redemption After the Fall of Man
1.4 Stewardship Over Creation
1.5 The Exodus
1.6 The Sinai Covenant
1.7 Loyalty to God (Elijah)
1.8 Old Testament Prophecies
1.9 The Prophet Amos: Background and Teachings
Strand 2: The New Testament
2.1 Books of the New Testament
2.2 Infancy and Early Life of Jesus Christ
2.3 The Galilean Ministry
2.4 Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians
Strand 3: Church in Action
3.1 The Holy Spirit
3.2 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
3.3 The Holy Trinity
3.4 Sacraments
Strand 4: Christian Living Today
4.1 Christian Ethics
4.2 Human Rights (Non-discrimination)
4.3 Human Sexuality
4.4 Marriage and Family
4.5 Christian Response to Modern Science and Technology
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STRAND 1: THE OLD TESTAMENT
Sub-strand 1.1: The Holy Bible
Lesson 1: The Bible as the Inspired Word of God
Introduction
Learners share their experiences with the Bible, where they encounter it, and what they know about it. This activates prior knowledge.
Understanding “Inspiration”
Guide learners to explore the meaning of the word inspired as something influenced or directed by a divine source.
Christians believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God: human authors wrote it, but God guided their thoughts and messages.
Scriptural Support for Divine Inspiration
Learners read and discuss selected verses showing that Scripture is truthful, pure, powerful, and divinely guided.
Psalm 119:160 – “The entirety of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.” God’s word is eternal and true.
Psalm 12:6 – “The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times.” God’s words are pure and perfect.
Isaiah 55:11 – “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” God’s word is effective and accomplishes His purposes.
Jeremiah 1:9 – “Then the Lord put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me: ‘Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.'” God places His words directly into the mouth of His prophet.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 – All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching and correction.
Activity
Learners write a short reflection on what “the Bible as the inspired Word of God” means to them.
Conclusion
The Bible is both a divine message and a human product, written by people inspired and guided by God.
Lesson 2: Human Authors Inspired to Write the Bible
Introduction
Although God inspired Scripture, human beings physically wrote the books.
Research Task
Learners explore well-known Old Testament authors and the books they are linked to, such as:
Moses – Genesis to Deuteronomy
Joshua – Book of Joshua
Samuel – Parts of 1 & 2 Samuel
David – Many Psalms
Solomon – Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
Major and Minor Prophets – Books named after them
Discussion
Learners analyse the roles of authors, kings, prophets, shepherds, and priests, and how God used people from different backgrounds.
Key Point
Human authors wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Their individual personalities, experiences, and writing styles are evident, but their message was guided by God. Inspiration does not remove human personality; God works through people and their contexts.
Activity
Learners create a list of Old Testament authors and briefly describe each one’s role.
Conclusion
The Old Testament is the product of God working through diverse individuals in history.
Lesson 3: Organisation of the Old Testament Books
Introduction
The Old Testament contains 39 books grouped according to their themes and writing styles.
Main Categories
1. The Law (Pentateuch) – Foundations of creation, salvation history, and God’s covenant. The five books include: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
2. Historical Books – Israel’s history from settlement to exile. The history of the nation of Israel, from their entry into the Promised Land to their exile and return, is narrated in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.
3. Poetical/Wisdom Books – Poetry, wisdom, and reflections on life. These books explore themes of wisdom, suffering, praise, and the relationship between humanity and God through poetry and wise sayings. (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs)
4. Prophetic Books – Messages from God through prophets.
Major Prophets – Longer books (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Lamentations)
Minor Prophets – Shorter books (Hosea to Malachi)
Conclusion
Understanding organisation helps learners navigate Scripture more effectively.
Lesson 4: Literary Forms Used in the Bible
Introduction
The Bible uses different writing styles to communicate God’s message.
Common Biblical Literary Forms
Narrative – Historical stories with spiritual meaning. (e.g., the creation story, the story of Abraham, the Exodus).
Law – Rules guiding moral and religious life. (e.g., the laws in Exodus and Deuteronomy).
Poetry – Expressive writing rich in rhythm, imagery, and figurative language to convey emotions, praise, and wisdom. (e.g., Psalms, Song of Songs, Lamentations).
Prophecy – Messages, warnings, and visions from God through prophets. (e.g., the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos).
Wisdom Literature – Teachings about wise living. (e.g., Proverbs, Ecclesiastes).
Genealogy – Lineages used to trace important families. (e.g., the genealogies in Genesis and Chronicles).
Parables – Brief stories teaching moral or spiritual lessons. (more common in the New Testament, but some elements can be found in the Old Testament).
Activity
Learners identify literary forms in selected Old Testament passages.
Conclusion
Different literary styles help readers understand Scripture in rich and meaningful ways.