UNIT 4 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOD’S MESSAGE AND PEACE
Key Unit competence
The pupil will be able to explain the relationship between God’s message and peace as well as participated in the activities aiming at promoting peace.
Introductory activity 4
Look at the picture below and answer questions
1. Describe the activity you see on the picture above.
2. What do you think is the symbol of what you see in the picture?
4.1. Meaning of the Message from God and peace
Activity 4.1
1. What does God request people to do all the time?
2. Identify things that show that a person has peace.
God’s message is the message of Love and peace. Peace is the gift from God. We cannot reach it alone without his help. The Bible teaches us that peace comes from God. After his resurrection Jesus said to his disciples:«Peace be with you» (John 20:19-20). Peace is very necessary and we must take it wherever we go. God always reminds us that we should live in peace.
People have peace when they live well with others without conflict.They have peace when they share with others, they have peace when they help one another.
People play together, do economic activities without problems.They take part in the activities that are aimed to promote the culture of peace in the society.
Application Activity 4.1
1. Show activities people do when they have peace.
2. What behaviours do you think prevent people from peace3. Give advice of what can be done in the school to prevent obstacles to peace
4.2. Obstacles to peace
Activity 4.2Look at the picture below and answer questions
1. Looking at the pictures above, what are activities you can avoid which lead to lack of peace.
2. Identify activities that are obstacles to peace in your family.
In this world, there are constant wars, conflicts, terrorism, arrogance, hatred, violences, etc. There are refugees in many parts of the world. in Rwanda they are family violence, conflict between family members.
Some children live on street. Young people use drugs.
All these things are obstacles to peace and make our live miserable.We should fight against them. Jesus tells that those who sow peace are called children of God.
Application Activity 4.2
Answer the following questions with true or false and explain your position.
1. Using/taking drugs brings peace.
2. Disobeying our parents leads to peace in our families.
3. Stealing the materials of our friends gives us peace.\
4. Praying together with our parents gives peace.5. Helping my friend in need in time of problems gives peace.
4.3. Happy are those who sow peace they will be called children of God
Activity 4.3
Look at he picture below and answer questions
1. Basing on these pictures above what are activities That are symbols of peace.
a. At home b. At school
2. What shows that a family is peaceful?3. Identify activities which promotes peace that are in your school?
Building peace means to have good actions and behaviours in the society.Building peace means to fight against violence among people. Building peace means to live well with others. Building peace means to love one another. If we do this in our family, society and country will be peaceful, our country will be developed.
A peaceful family is characterised by happiness, Love, sharing, helping one another, feasts, development,...
Jesus tells us the behaviours we should have: Loving one another, loving our enemies and pray for those who hate and hate us.(Matthew 5:44). In our school, the following are activities that help us to build and maintain peace. Take part in the activities and speeches of our leaders, helping one another, playing together. Working in groups. Participating in itorero, behaving well in the community, following regulations of the school,..
Application Activity 4.3
Answer the following questions:
1. What does building peace mean?
2. What characterizes a peaceful family3. Give two example in Kinyarwanda greeting that show that Rwandese wish peace to fellow Rwandese
4.4. Peace and JusticeActivity 4.4
Look at the picture below and answer questions .
1. Describe what you see in the picture?
2. Why do you think it is good to take somebody who has done wrong to justice?
Promotion of the culture of peace and justice is everyone’s duty: Young, elders, leaders and citizens.Children of God avoid what hurts, scares others.
All things that are problems to inner peace and Justice should be avoided.It is advisable to provide information and take wrong doers to justice. Because it is one way of restoring Justice.
Peace and Justice are interdependent. We should participate actively in the activities of promoting peace in our homes, school, family and society.
Application Activity 4.4
Fill the following sentences:
1. In our cell, a group that solve problems and conflicts of the citizens is called…………… (abunzi,teachers, farmers)
2. Which leaders can you go to when you meet the following problems:
a. Sexual based violence (Police, Village leader, Driver).
b. When parents stop you from studying (executive secretary of the cell, Village leader, farmers, policeman)c. When your teacher beats you seriously (Parents, friends, police, headteachers).
4.5. Importance of peace and Justice
Activity 4.5Look at the pictures below and answer questions.
1. Observe attentively the pictures above and explain how Justice brings peace.
2. Explain how you help your fellow student to reach Justice at school.
Justice means to be fair to everyone. Justice means to speak the truth and avoid lies.Justice means not to hurt someone. Justice means punishing the evil doers.
Justice means restoring peace through reconciliation. It leads to peace.Justice means forgiving those who do wrong to us.
To reach sustainable peace, reconciliation and forgiveness are very important.Those who have conflict should see how to reconcile one another to avoid revenge. All problems should be solved in peace.
Application Activity 4.5
Explain the importance of Justice at home and at school.
END UNIT ASSESSMENT 4\
1. Fill the following sentences using the words in brackets:
a. Jesus told his disciples “ I leave you …………………….........., my peace I give you ( peace justice, violence).
b. Happy are those who sow ............................. they will be called children of God
c ............................... means punishing evil doers.
2. Give three examples of things that lead to lack of peace.
3. Answer true or false and justify your answer:
a. We live in peace through fighting.
b. Live well with others helps us to be in peace.
c. To have much money and wealth give peace.4. How does justice bring about peace?