Creation - CBC Grade 5 CRE Revision Notes

• My purpose.
  • Identifying talents and abilities.
    • The parable of the talents.
  • Responsibilities given to human beings by God.
    • My roles at home, school and in church.
• The causes of child labour.
  • Effects of child labour.
• The fall of human beings (Adam and Eve).
  • Reasons for the fall of Human Beings.
  • Lessons learnt from the fall of human beings.
• The Family Unity.
  
  • Importance of family unity.
  • Challenges faced by families in practicing family unity.
    • Ways of contributing to a happy family.
    • Ways of solving family challenges.

My purpose.

Identifying talents and abilities.

• A talent is a natural skill or ability to do something well. Ability is a talent or skill in a particular area.
• It is important to identify and use our talents and abilities. This will help us to grow and help others.
• Purpose is the reason for which something is done or was created for; purpose is why something exists.
• God created each one of us with a purpose.
• What we want to do in the future is our plan. Plan helps us to do what God created us for. These plans are our purposes.
• The plans that God has for us are His purpose for our lives.
• We should live according to God’s plan in order to fulfill His purpose for our lives.

The parable of the talents.

• A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
• The parable of the talents is also known as the parable of the three servants.
• The first and second servants used their talents well and were rewarded. 
• We should use our talents to serve God and others.
• When we use our talents to serve God and others, we fulfill God’s purpose in our lives.
• God rewards us when we use our talents well.
• Human beings as co-workers with God.
• A co-worker is a person who does the same job as another. Human beings are co-workers with God.

Responsibilities given to human beings by God.

• Read Genesis 1;26 and 2;15
  • Taking care of fish.
  • Taking care of birds.
  • Taking care of domestic and wild animals.
  • Cultivating the land.
  • Good stewardship of God’s creation.
• It is important to take care of God’s creation. This helps us to live in a clean environment.

My roles at home, school and in church.

• These are duties and responsibilities of individuals in a society set up. They include;
  • Cleaning around the house.
  • Washing of clothes at home.
  • Collecting litter in the compound at school.
  • Wiping of seats before people sit it the church.
• It is important that we share duties as this helps us to have unity.

The causes of child labour.

• Child labour is work that deny children of their childhood, their potential and dignity.
• It is any work that is against the right of children.
• Child rights are freedoms and privileges that children must have.
• They are the rights of a child to live free from hunger, abuse, neglect and other cruel conditions.
• Child rights include;
  • The right to life.
  • The right to health.
  • The right to education.
  • The right to play.
  • The right to protection.
• Some of the causes of child labour are;
  • Poverty.
  • Need for cheap labour.
  • Death of parents.
  • Irresponsible parents.
  • Drug use or abuse.

Effects of child labour.

• It affects the physical and mental growth of a child.
• It prevents a child from fulfilling his or her purpose.
• It may lead to school dropouts.
• It leads to having a poor relationship with children of the same age.
• High risk of getting ill.

NOTE; You should report any form of child labour to your teacher, parent or guardian, church leader or to the police.

The fall of human beings (Adam and Eve).

• The disobedience of the first parents led to the fall of human beings.
• The first parents disobeyed God when they ate the fruits of the tree that they had been warned not to eat.

Reasons for the fall of Human Beings.

• The first people to be created were a man and woman. Adam and Eve.
• They ate the fruit of the tree they had been warned not to.
• Eve had a conversation with the snake.
• Eve accepted to eat the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden and gave some to Adam.
• That evening they heard God coming to the garden and hid from him. The Lord and the man (Adam) had a conversation.
• The man (Adam) blamed the woman (Eve), while the woman blamed the snake.

Lessons learnt from the fall of human beings.

• We should be obedient.
• We should keep away from sin.
• God is unhappy with us when we sin.
• We should be honest.
• We should take responsibility of our wrongs.

The Family Unity.

• A family member is anybody from your father, mother and siblings (brothers and sisters.)
• At large, the extended members are also considered as family members, these include your grandparents, uncles, aunties, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Importance of family unity.

• Families should live together in peace.
• They should also be united
• When families are united, they are happy.
• Unity in the families is important because it helps members to live peacefully.
• Performing responsibilities, praying and spending time together help to contribute to a happy family.
• God will bless each family that lives in peace.

Challenges faced by families in practicing family unity.

• Challenges are difficulties or problems we face.
• Most families face challenges in their day to day lives, these challenges include;
  • Lack of food.
  • Lack of clothing.
  • Lack of good shelter.
  • Illness.
  • Lack of money.
  • Arguments between members.
  • Family conflicts and disagreements.

Ways of contributing to a happy family.

• Sharing responsibilities.
• Helping with house chores.
• Praying and reading the bible together.
• Always showing respect to family members.
• Loving and caring for other family members.
• Parents ensure they provide for the daily needs of the family.
• Appreciating and thanking parents for providing our needs.
• Performing my duties well.

Ways of solving family challenges.

• Asking for forgiveness. Praying together.
• Sticking together even in difficulties.
• Politely talking to each other over these challenges. Seeking help from family members.