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SYLLABUS
FOR
PROGRAMME OF PASTORAL INSTRUCTION FOR CATHOLIC PUPILS
STANDARD 1
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. The learners should be able to name the things God created.
2. The learners should learn how to talk to God our Father through the prayer.
3. The learners should be able to tell why we love and pray God.
CONTENT SUMMARY
In the 1st term the learners will learn about Gods great love for them, The theme will revolve around the importance of belonging to Gods family. The importance of Mary as our mother is also brought up at the introductory level.
TERM 1
THEME: THE GIFT OF LIFE
LESSON
1. Who created me? Genesis 2:7
2. Why was I created?-Genesis 1:26-28
3. God our loving father gave us parents- Ephesians 6:1-3
4. God gave us our loving father sent us Jesus – John 3:16-17
5. Mary the Mother of jesus – luke 1:26-38
6. The birth of Jesus –Luke 2:1-20
7. How Jesus lived with his family – luke 2:39-52
8. We belong to Gods family – luke 2:51
9. We become members of Gods family through baptism – mark 1:9-11
10. Baptism as a gift of life – Matthew 28:19-20
TERM TWO
THEME: PRAYER
LESSON
1. Whats is prayer? – Mark 1:35
2. How do we pray? – Luke 11:9-10
3. When do we pray? – Luke 18:1
4. The signs of the cross – Luke23:33a
5. Common vocal prayers – Luke11:1 and Matthew- 6:9-10
6. common vocal prayers , continued – Matthew 6:11- 13
7. Common vocal prayers, continued – Luke 1:28;41-42
8. Common vocal prayers, continued – John2:1-10
9. A catholic family prays together – L uke 9:10-17
10. Personal silent prayers – Matthew 6:6-8
TERM THREE
THEME:OUR LOVING FATHER
LESSON
1. Loving and praying to God – John15:12-14
2. Jesus lives with us – 1 John4:11-16
3. Helping other people – 2kings4:1-7
4. God our loving father forgive us – Psalms86:5 and 103:3
5. God promised Jesus to us .The same jesus is now with us – Isaiah 61:1-4
6. The messeger from God brings the good news to Mary – Luke 1:26-38
7. The birth of jesus – luke 2:4-7
8. The angels and the shepherds – Luke 2:8-18
STANDARD 2
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. The learners should be able to tell how they become members of the catholic family.
2. The learners should be able to state the importance of worshipping God.
3. The learners should be able to appreciate Gods forgiveness.
CONTENT SUMMARY
In the 1st term learners are introduced to the church as a family of God.Brief explanation on how they become members of this family is given.Worship and prayer are introduced in the 2nd term. This is built on what is covered in standard one term 11.Emphasis is on sharing and worshipping in the community and the importance of Sunday as our day of worship.
TERM 1
THEME: THE CHURCH
LESSON
1. The catholic family – Luke 2:51-52
2. Initiation into the church through baptism – Matthew28:18-20
3. The priest and the role he plays in the catholic church – Hebrews 5:1-3
4. Why and when we go to church - Matthew18:19-20
5. The lords supper – Luke 22:14-20
6. The Death of Jesus – Luke 22:47-48;63-65 and 23:44-49
7. The resurrection (the empty tomb) – Luke 24:1-12
8. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene – John20:11-18
9.The resurrection (the road to Emmaus) – Luke24:13-32
10.Easter Sunday drama – John 20:1-9
TERM TWO
THEME:WORSHIP AND PRAYER
LESSON
1. Jesus is taken up to heaven – Luke 24:50-53
2. The coming of the holy spirit – Acts 2:1-4
3. How the first Christians shared their belongings - Acts 4:32-35;2:42-47
4. How the first Christian worshipped God – Acts2:42-47
5. How the holy spirit worked through the apostles - Acts 3:1-10
6. The holy spirit continues to work in us – the call of saul – Acts 9:1-20
7. The day of worship – Deutronomy5:12-15
8. The catholic family on Sunday – Deutronomy16:9-11
9. The catholic family on Sunday (continued)
10. Classrooms celebrations:Thanksgiving at the end of the term
TERM THREE
THEME:EXPERIENCING GOD’S LOVE
LESSON
1. Reconciliation – 2chronicles7:13-14;1 kings 8:46-50
2. Being sorry and making up for the wrongs we have done – Luke 7:36-47
3. Responding to God’s love – 1 corinthians13:4-7;1 John 4:7-10;19-21
4. Jesus the sign of God’s love – John 3:16;Mark10:13-16
5. The announciation of the birth of john the Baptist – Luke1:5-25
6. Mary visits Elizabeth – Luke 1:39-45
7. The wise men from a foreign country come to see Jesus – Matthew 2:1-2
8. The flight to Egypt – Matthew 2:13-15
STANDARD 3
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. The learners should be able to list ways in which Jesus is our brother and leader.
2. The learners should be able to appreciate being members of God’s family.
3. The learners should be able to tell how the sacrament of the reconciliation helps us to live as members of God’s family.
CONTENT SUMMARY
In the 1st term learners are tought that jesus Christ is a brother and leader who will lead us to our heavenly father .Jesus shows us the way to our father.The risen lord is with us. In the 2nd term Baptism and its importance to Christians is introduced.Term 111 introduces the learners to the sacrament of penance.Its of great importance that the teacher tries to form the correct attitude towards this sacrament.
TERM 1
THEME: JESUS OUR BROTHER AND LEADER
LESSON
1. Jesus our brother and leader – John17:20-21
2. Jesus teaches us brotherly love – Luke 2:39-40
3. Jesus teaches us how to love- Luke 10:29-37
4. Jesus loves children – Mark 10:13-16
5. Jesus teaches us how to pray – Matthew 6:5-13
6. Jesus teaches us how to be good leaders – Matthew 20:24-28
7. Jesus our friend – Luke 18:15-17
8. Jesus our great brother and leader – Mark 10:42-45
9. Jesus the savior – Luke 19:1-10
10. Jesus the Risen lord – Luke 24:1-12;Acts2:3
TERM TWO
THEME: WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MEMBER OF GOD’S FAMILY
LESSON
1. The risen lord- Luke 24:1-2
2. Jesus shows us why we need each other- Luke 10:1-2
3. In the baptism we become members of god’s family – Matthew3:13-17
4. The symbols of baptism(water and light) – John8:12; Mark 1:9-11
5. As member s of God’s family we celebrate together – Exodus 19:8-11
6. The first part of the mass:The liturgy of the word – John 5:24
7. The second part of mass:The offertory – Luke 22:7-13
8. The centre of the mass:The Eucharistic prayer – Luke 22:7-20
9. The last part of the mass:Holy communion – Matthew 26:26-29 and 5:23-24
10. What being a member of God’s family means. A classroom celebration.
TERM THREE
THEME: JESUS LEFT US THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION TO HELP US TO LIVE AS MEMBERS OF GOD’S FAMILY
LESSON
1. Room for all kinds of response- Matthew 5:6
2. Gifts from God – 1 samuel 3:1-21
3. Jesus shows us how to love- Exodus 20:1-21
4. We often fail to respond to God’s love – Luke 19:1-10
5. Jesus forgives sins – Luke 19:1-10(refer to the previous lesson)
6. The priest forgives in the name of Jesus – John 20:23
7. John the Baptist preaching repentance – Matthew 3:1-12
8. The birth of Jesus – 2:1-20
STANDARD 4
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. The learners should be able to explain the importance of the sacrament of penance.
2. The learners should be able to state what the Eucharist is.
3. the learners should be able to give the importance of the mass.
CONTENT SUMMARY
The learners are introduced to the mass in a practical way so that they are able to take an active part in it according to their understanding . they must be taugh to respond to the priest not only in words but also with their hearts . In this ways we hope to lay the foundation for a Christian life in the hearts of the learners and enable them to derive strength for their lives from the holy Eucharist.
when teaching about the Eucharist ,we must keep In mind that:
a. The Eucharist increases the divine gift in those who receive it worthily.
b. The Eucharist unites us with Christ and through Christ with each other.
c. The Eucharist and the sacrifice of the mass belong together.
TERM 1
THEME: THE LAW OF OUR FATHER
LESSON
1. The ten commandments - Exodus 20:1-17
2. Our duties towards God – Exodus 20:1-8
3. Our duties towards our neighbours - Luke 10:30-37
4. What is sin? – Mark 7:21-22; Matthew 5:21-22
5. Forgiveness - Matthew 5:21-24
6. The sacrament of reconciliation – Matthew 18:21-22
7. The sacrament of penance – John 20:21-22
8. The story of Joseph – Genesis 45:1-15
9. The story of the unforgiving servant – Matthew 18:21-35
10. The story of the prodigal son - Luke15:11-24
11. Jesus died for our sins – Romans 5:7-8;10
TERM TWO
THEME: THE MASS – A MEAL AND A SACRIFICE
LESSON
1. Sacrifice in traditional Africa society – Leviticus 9:1-7
2. The jewish sacrifice – Exodus 12:21-28
3. Jesus celebrates Passover meal with his apostles – John 13:1-17
4. The institution of the Eucharist – Luke22:7-20
5. Christ has died – Luke 24:44-49
6. Christ has risen – Luke 24:13-35
7. Christ will come again – Matthew 22:1-14
8. The Eucharist in the early church - Acts2:42-47
9. Celebration of the Eucharist today – Luke 22:14-20
10. The liturgy of the word – Luke 4:16-21
TERM THREE
THEME:THE MASS – HOW WE CELEBRATE
LESSON
1. Responses to the liturgy of the word – James 1:22-24
2. The offertory – Luke 2:22-24
3. The central and holiest part of the mass; the sacrifice – 1corithians 11:23-26
4. Holy communion – Mark 14:22-26
5. The last part of the mass - Mark 14:22-26
6. Jesus gives us the peace – 1 corinthians 10:17-34
7. The annunciation – Luke1:26-38
8. The birth of jesus Christ – Luke 2:1-20
STANDARD 5
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. The learners should be able to explain the meaning of vocation.
2. The learners should be able to explain that we are all called to build a better world in many different ways.
3. The learners should be able to state the joy of belonging to God’s family.
CONTENT SUMMARY
During this year an attempt will be made to present the learners with the idea of vocation . God’s call and our response to him in baptism and in following our vocation in life.Our lady is presented in depth at a later level to the learners.
TERM 1
THEME:BAPTISM
LESSON
1. Baptism brings us into the family of God’s people – in the church – Matthew 3:13-17
2. God’s calls everyone to faith – Genesis 12:1-4;17:18
3. God calls everyone to hope – Matthew 6:31-33
4. God is love – Genesis 2:8-16;John 3:16
5. Baptism and sponsers – Sirach 6:35-37
6. Baptism and a new name – Luke 1:57-66
7. Baptism and the promises - Exodus19:3-6
8. The easter vigil – Luke 23:44-46;24:4-6
9. The easter vigil - John 12:35-36
10. Baptism celebration - John 3:1-5
TERM TWO
THEME:GENERAL VOCATIONS
LESSON
1. General vocation - 1 peter 2:9-10
2. We learn through signs - John 3:14-16
3. God used signs with his chosen people - Exodus 13:21-22;Maccabees 4:36-59
4. Jesus teaches us through sign - John 5:1-8
5. God’s family - 1John3:1-10
6. Sin separates us from God - James4:1-10
7. Strengthening God’s life in us – Matthew6:9-13
8. We learn to pray;The lord’s prayer – Matthew6:9-13
9. The place of mary in the church - Luke 1:39-56
10. We honor Mary mother of God when we pray the rosary
TERM THREE
THEME:PARTICULAR VOCATIONS
LESSON
1. Vocations – Matthew 25:14-30
2. Serving God in different ways - 1peter 4:7-11
3. Marriage – God calls people to serve the needs of others – Ephesians5:21-25
4. Marriage, a covenant of love -1peter3:1-6;Matthew19:3-6
5. Priesthood – God calls people to serve the needs of others – 1samuel 3:1-10
6. Religious life - God calls people to serve the needs of the others – Matthew 4:18-22
7. Single life – 1 Corinthians 7:6-8
8. The church helps us to live our Christian lives – Matthew19:13-15
STANDARD 6
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. The learners should be able to explain that the church is the people of God.
2. The learners should be able to state the importance of the sacrament of confirmation.
3. The learners should be able to state the purpose of jesus coming.
CONTENT SUMMARY
During this year emphasis is laid on the sacrament of confirmation, how to receive it, and what is expected of the adult Christians in the community.It also touches on the power Christians receive from the spirit to grow continually in divine life.This is made possible through the Eucharist which is both the sign and thesource of true Christian community of love. Finally, the christians’ duty to be a missionary is stressed.
TERM 1
THEME:THE CHURCH
LESSON
1. The people of God – Acts 2:44-47
2. In baptism we become members of God’s family - John 3:1-5
3. Jesus is the founder of the church – Luke 6:12-16;Matthew 16:18
4. the church is universal – Mark 16:15-16
5. The church as a sign of unity – Ephesians 3:4-6
6. The local church – the diocese – 1 corinthians 12:12-21
7. The parish – 1 corinthians 3:17
8. Introduction to the mass – James 5:13-18
9. God speaks to us during mass – Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
10. The preparation of the gifts – Matthew 26:26-30
11.
TERM TWO
THEME:SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
LESSON
1. Special church celebrations, which occur during this term – Acts2:1-4
2. The coming of the holy spirit – Acts 2:1-13
3. The feast of the body and blood of Christ (corpus Christi) – Luke 22:14-20
4. The gifts of the holy spirit – 1 corinthians12:1-10
5. summary of the sacrements – Acts 10:44-48
6. Sacrament of confirmation – Acts 8:12-17
7. Responsibilities of the confirmed Christian – Ephesians6:10-18
8. Responsibility of the confirmed Christian , continued – Acts 6:1-7
9. Living and dying in jesus - Acts 12:1-11
10. Revision lesson
TERM THREE
THEME: THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH
LESSON
1. The mission of jesus – Luke 19:1-10
2. The mission of the apostles – Acts 1:6-11
3. The mission of holy spirit – John 20:22-23
4. The mission of the church – John17:18-23
5. The mission of the pope and the bishops – John 21:15-17
6. Meeting jesus in the sacraments –Colossians 2:6-7
STANDARD 7
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
The years course endeavours to discuss matters which affect practicing Christians in Kenya today. As such the content in the three terms covers issues on one’s responsibility as a Christian morality and service to the community in depth. This is to help the learners to grow up as responsible catholic Christians.
TERM 1
THEME: RESPONSIBILITY IN THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
LESSON
1. My identity - 1 John 4:7-10
2. The catholic family - Matthew 7:24-25
3. The church as a Christian community - Colosians 3:12-17
4. prayers – matthew 6:5-15
5. prayers in the community - Matthew 18:19-20
6. My role in the small Christian community – Acts 2:42-47;4:32
7. My role in my parish – Acts 6:1-6
8. My role in my diocese – John 21:15-17
9. My role in my country – Matthew2:13-16
10. My role in my country – Matthew25:14-30
TERM TWO
THEME: CHRISTIAN MORALITY IN THE COMMUNITY
LESSON
1. The meaning of Christian morality – Galatians5:19-26
2. How my faith helps me in decision making – Ephesians 5:1-2
3. How my faith helps me in decision making - the ten commandments – exodus 20:1-7
4. How my faith helps me in decision making – the greatest commadments – Matthew 22:34-40
5. How my faith helps me in decision making –the teaching of the catholic church – Amos5:10-14
6. Making mature Christian moral decisions - Luke 23:20-24
7. Immoral decisions – sin –Mark7:20-23
8. Reconciliation in the community – Matthew 5:23-24
9. Reconciliation as a sacrament – luke 15:11-32
10. A prayer service of reconciliation – John 20:19-23
TERM THREE
THEME: SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY
LESSON
1. Service for the kingdom of God – Luke 4:18-21
2. jesus calls his disciples - Mark 1:16-20
3. The call of Christians – john 3:5-6; Romans12:3-13
4. The laity – 1 corinthians 12:27-31a
5. The priesthood – Matthew 28:19-20; 2 corinthians4:5;1 peter5:2; Luke22:19
6. Religious life – Matthew 19:16-22
7. Christian marriage – Genesis 2:10-25; Mark10:1-12
8. The feast of Christ the king – Matthew11:28-30
STANDARD 8
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. The learners should be able to appreciate that we are members of God’s family.
2. The learners should be able to state the seven sacraments and give their meanings .
3. The learners should be able to identify factors that contribute in making a happy Christian family
CONTENT SUMMARY
Term 1 discusses in depth the role of the committed catholic Christian in the church and the importance of Mary, mother of God to catholic Christians. This being the last years in primary education, much emphasis has been given to sacraments and the catholic family life. Learners are expected to form the right attitudes towards friendship, family life and true human love.
TERM 1
THEME: THE CHURCH
LESSON
1. The church is God’s family of Christians - Romans 8:16-17
2. The identity of the catholic church – Mathhew 16:10-19;20:19-20
3. The mission of the church – Luke9:1-6
4. The role of the church’s authority – Mark10:42-44
5. The role of the laity in the church - Acts 2:24-47; 1 corinthians12:7
6. The word of God in the church – Luke 4:16-22
7. The role of mary and the saints in the church - Luke 1:29-35; John 19:26-27
8. The liturgical year of the church
9. Common prayers,devotions and sacramental – Luke 11:1-4
10. The Christian responsibility to build the nation – Matthew 5:14-30
TERM TWO
THEME: THE SACRAMENTS
LESSON
1. Meeting Christ in the sacraments - Colossians 1:27-28
2. The sacrament of baptism – John3:4-8
3. The Christian idea of sin - Luke 15:11-24
4. The sacrament of reconciliation - Matthew 18:21-35
5. The sacrament of confirmation -Acts 1:8
6. The sacrament of holy Eucharist – John 6:54-56
7. The sacrament of holy orders –Hebrews5:1-2; Psalms110;4
8. The sacrament of marriage - Genesis 2:18;21-24
9. The sacrament of the sick - James 5:14-15
10. The African faithful – John 12:24-26
TERM THREE
THEME: CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE
LESSON
1. A happy family life - Genesis 1:26-27 and 2:21-24
2. Parents contribute to a happy family life – Ephesians 5:1-7
3. Honor your parents – Ephesians 6:1-4
4. Laying the foundation for a true family – Luke 6:43-45;Matthew12:33
5. Friendship - John15:13-15
6. Growth in true human love - 1Corinthians 6:18-19
7. The Christian idea of sex - Matthew 5:27-30
8. Courtship and engagement - Matthew12:33;Genesis1:27-28 and 2:18;21-24
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