Grade 6 Christian Religious Education Christian Living – Human Sexuality Notes

Christian Religious Education — Christian Living

Subtopic: Human Sexuality (Notes for age 11 — Kenya)

1. What is Human Sexuality? 🤝

Human sexuality is about how God made boys and girls with bodies, feelings and the ability to form loving families. It includes:

• Our bodies and how they grow.
• How we feel about ourselves and others (like friendship and love).
• How we treat other people with respect and care.

2. Puberty — changes to expect (ages around 9–14)

As you grow, your body changes. This is normal and part of God’s plan.

3. Hygiene and Practical Tips 🧼

• Bath or shower regularly, especially during puberty.
• Girls: learn how to use and change sanitary pads; keep supplies at school if needed.
• Wear clean clothes and wash underarms and private areas gently with water and soap.
• Brush teeth and keep nails trimmed.

4. Respect, Boundaries and Consent ✔️

God teaches us to love others and to respect their bodies. This means:

• Everyone’s body is private — private parts are private.
• Always ask before touching someone. If someone says "No", respect them.
• You have the right to say "No" if you feel uncomfortable.
• Do not share photos of someone else without their permission — this is wrong and can be unsafe.

5. Staying Safe — at home, school and online 🌐

• Talk to trusted adults: parents, older siblings, teachers, school counsellors, church leaders.
• If someone touches you in a way that feels wrong, tell a trusted adult at once.
• On the phone or internet: do not share private pictures or personal details (your home address, personal ID).
• Block and tell an adult if someone online asks you to do things that make you uncomfortable.

6. What to do if you are worried or scared

It is brave to speak up. Steps you can take:

1. Tell a trusted adult (parent, teacher, church leader).
2. Write down what happened (dates, places, names) if you can.
3. If you are in immediate danger, contact someone you trust or call local emergency numbers.

7. Christian view — caring for God’s gift ✝️

The Bible teaches that our bodies are gifts from God and that we should care for them and others with love and purity. Be kind, honest and respectful. If you make a mistake, seek forgiveness and try to learn from it.

8. Activities and classroom ideas ✏️

• Draw a "Respect Poster" that shows how to treat friends kindly and respect privacy.
• Role-play saying "No" in a firm but polite way.
• Discuss in groups: Who are trusted adults in our community (church, school, home)?
• Write a short prayer asking God to help you care for your body and respect others.

9. Glossary (simple)

• Puberty — the time when a child's body changes into an adult body.
• Periods (Menstruation) — monthly bleeding that begins in many girls when they reach puberty.
• Boundaries — limits that protect our body and feelings.
• Consent — saying "yes" freely; without consent, touching is not allowed.

10. Who to talk to in Kenya

Trusted people include:

• Parents or guardian
• Class teacher or school counsellor
• Church pastor, Sunday school teacher or youth leader
• Community elder or close relative