Grade 5 CRE The Life Of Jesus – The teachings of Jesus Christ Notes
CRE — The Life of Jesus
Subtopic: The Teachings of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ was a teacher who taught people how to love God and love other people. His teachings help Christians to live in peace, care for others and follow God's ways. Below are simple points for learners aged 10 with examples you can try at home or at school.
Key teachings (short and simple)
- Love God with all your heart (put God first). ❤️
- Love your neighbour as yourself — be kind to others. 🤝
- Forgive others — do not hold a grudge. ✨
- Help the poor and the weak — show compassion. 🥣
- Be honest and humble — do what is right, not to show off. 🌱
- Trust God and have faith — God cares for you. 🙏
Short explanations with Kenyan examples
- Love your neighbour: Help a sick neighbour fetch water or share your lunch with a classmate who forgot theirs.
- Forgiveness: If a friend says sorry for hurting you, forgive them so you can be friends again.
- Helping the poor: Donate old clothes or help at a community feeding programme.
- Honesty: Return lost change found on the classroom floor to the teacher.
Important parables (stories Jesus told)
- Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) — Help people even if they are different from you. 🧑🦽🚶♂️
- Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32) — God forgives those who return to Him; forgive others too. ❤️
- Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3–7) — God cares for every person, even one who is lost. 🐑
- Sower (Mark 4) — Be like good soil: listen to God's word and live it out. 🌾
A prayer Jesus taught — The Lord's Prayer (short)
Our Father in heaven, help us to honour you, give us what we need today, forgive us, and help us to forgive others. Amen. (See Matthew 6:9–13)
How to live like Jesus — simple actions for children
- Be kind at school — share books and help classmates.
- Respect parents and elders — listen and obey kindly.
- Pray every day — say thank you and ask God for help.
- Include others — play with children who are alone.
Memory verse
"Love your neighbour as yourself." — Matthew 22:39
Quick quiz
- What should we do when someone says sorry?
- Name one parable of Jesus.
Classroom activities
- Role play the Good Samaritan in pairs.
- Draw a picture of one teaching and write one sentence about it.
- Plan a small kindness: help an elderly neighbour, clean up the school compound or share food at a class party.
Bible references are great to read with a teacher or parent. Encourage children to practice these teachings every day.