Christian Religious Education Grade 5

Longhorn Christian Religious Education Grade 5 Learner's Book is a book that comprehensively and exhaustively covers the new Competency Based Christian Religious Education Curriculum for Grade 5. It promotes the acquisition of core competences, relevant social skills, positive attitudes and values. It also promotes practical application of knowledge gained in the classroom. 

The content in the book is based on general experiences of the learner as well as Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs) covered in the curriculum. The book promotes social skills and values through activities and tasks which are organised within content areas, and that reflect the learner's environment and social realities in a simple but thought-provoking way. 

The activities and tasks also promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as acquisition of important life skills among learners for a quick and careful response to challenges in the society.

1. Creation

Lead	Chapter
1.1.	My purpose Free chapter!
1.2.	Human beings as co-workers with God
1.3.	The fall of human beings (Adam and Eve)
1.4.	The family unity

2. The Holy Bible

Lead	Chapter
2.1.	The Bible as a guide
2.2.	Bible stories
2.3.	Wisdom
2.4.	Respect for the elderly
2.5.	God loves humility
2.6.	Worship of True God
2.7.	God's protection
2.8.	Service to God

3. The Life of Jesus

Lead	Chapter
3.1.	Preparation for the coming of Jesus
3.2.	The baptism of Jesus
3.3.	God’s power over nature
3.4.	Compassion for the needy
3.5.	Power of Jesus over life
3.6.	Teachings of Jesus Christ
3.7.	Responsible living
3.8.	Empowering the needy
3.9.	Persistence in prayer

4. The Church

Lead	Chapter
4.1.	The Early Church
4.2.	The Lord’s Supper
4.3.	The Role of the Holy Spirit
4.4.	Power of intercessory prayer

5. Christian Living

Lead	Chapter
5.1.	Friendship formation
5.2.	Human sexuality
5.3.	God the source of life
5.4.	Good health practices
5.5.	Appropriate use of social media