Work

Syllabus: CBC * Grade 5 * Christian Religious Education * Strand 1.0 Creation * Sub-strand 1.2 Work

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• Identify three responsibilities God gave human beings in creation.
• Demonstrate good stewardship by caring for God's creation.
• Outline your roles at home, school, and church.
• Explain the causes and effects of child labour today.
• Know who to contact if you or someone you know is forced into child labour.
• Engage in age-appropriate tasks and chores.

Summary

God gave human beings the responsibility to care for creation and to work -- work is good, and part of God's plan from the very beginning. But there is a clear difference between age-appropriate chores that help you grow, and child labour, which harms children and goes against their rights.