This comprehensive article delves into the CRS scheme of work, guiding you through the essential topics that shape young minds and hearts.
From exploring the foundations of faith to understanding the teachings of Jesus Christ, this curriculum offers a rich tapestry of spiritual knowledge.
You also find recommended textbooks to enhance your learning experience and deepen your connection to the divine.
JSS 2 CRS First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: The Birth of Jesus Christ
- The annunciation of the birth of Jesus (2 Isaiah 9:6-7)
- The birth of Jesus (Matt.1:18-25, LK. 2:1-7)
- Significance of the Birth: Matthew 1:18-25
Week 2: The Birth of Jesus Christ (Cont’d)
- Visit of the Magi: Matthew 2:1-12
- Herod’s Plot: Matthew 2:13-18
- The visit of the Shepherd (Lk. 2:8-20)
- The value of virginity before and after marriage
Week 3: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
- Prophet Simeon’s Praise: Luke 2:25-35
- Prophetess Anna’s Testimony: Luke 2:36-38
- Significance of the prophecies
Week 4: Jesus and His Family
- Early Life in Nazareth: Luke 2:39-40
- Jesus and his siblings (Matt.13:53-56, Matt. 12:46-50)
- Jesus obeyed his parents (Lk.2:51-52)
Week 5: The Baptism of Jesus
- John the Baptist’s Role: Matthew 3:1-6
- Jesus’ Baptism: Matthew 3:13-17
Week 6: The Temptation of Jesus
- First Temptation: Matthew 4:1-4
- Second Temptation: Matthew 4:5-7
- Third Temptation: Matthew 4:8-11
- Temptation in Nigeria today and ways of overcoming them
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Call of the Disciples
- Meaning of disciples
- Calling the first four disciples: Matthew 4:18-22
- Jesus calls the twelve disciples (Matt.3:13-19)
- The demand of discipleship (Matt.8:18-27)
Week 9: The Mission of the Disciples
- Sending Out the Twelve: Matthew 10:1-8
- Instructions for Mission: Matthew 10:9-15
Week 10&11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
JSS 2 CRS First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Jesus’ Teaching by the Mount
- The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12
- Fulfillment of the Law: Matthew 5:13-20
Week 2: Demands of the Kingdom
- Personal Conduct and Righteousness: Matthew 5:21-48
- Practices of the Kingdom: Matthew 6:1-18
Week 3: Jesus Teaches in Parables
- Meaning of Parable
- The Sower (Matt.13:1-9)
- The wheat and tare (Matt.13:24-30)
Week 4: Jesus Teaches in Parables (Cont’d)
- The lost sheep (LK.15:3-7)
- The lost coin (Lk.15:8-10)
- The prodigal son (Lk.15:11-32)
Week 5: Jesus Teaches in Parables
- The rich fool (LK.12:13-21)
- The rich man and Lazarus (Lk.16:19-31)
Week 6: The Parables about Maturity and Responsibility
- The Parable of the Talents: Matthew 25:14-30
- The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Matthew 25:1-13
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Miracles of Jesus
- Turning water to wine (Jn 2:1-11)
- Calming the storm (Matt.8:23-27)
- Feeding of 5000 (Matt.14:13-21)
- Feeding of 4,000 (Matt.8:1-6)
- Walking on the sea (Matt.14:22-33)
Week 9: Miracles of Jesus (Cont’d)
- Healing miracles; the centurion servant (Matt.8:5-13)
- The paralytic man (Matt.9:1-18)
- The geradene demoniac (Matt.5:1-20)
- Power over death raising of the widow’s son, raising of Lazarus (Jn.11:1-45)
Week 10: Jesus Subject to Civil and Religious Laws
- Jesus attitude to civil and religious laws (matt.5:17-20)
- Jesus pays tax (Matt. 17:24-27)
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
JSS 2 CRS Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: The Passion of Christ
- Jesus Prays in Gethsemane: Matthew 26:36-46
- Jesus’ Arrest: Matthew 26:47-56
Week 2: The Last Supper
- Institution of the Lord’s Supper: Matthew 26:26-30
- Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial: Matthew 26:31-35
Week 3: The Betrayal and Arrest
- Judas’ Betrayal: Matthew 26:14-16
- Peter’s Denial: Matthew 26:69-75
Week 4: The Death and Burial
- The Crucifixion: Matthew 27:32-56
- The Burial: Matthew 27:57-66
Week 5: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
- The Empty Tomb: Matthew 28:1-10
- Jesus Appears to the Women: Matthew 28:9-10
Week 6: The Ascension of Jesus
- The Great Commission: Matthew 28:16-20
- Jesus’ Ascension: Acts 1:9-11
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: The Ascension of Jesus (Cont’d)
- The Promise of the Holy Spirit: Acts 1:4-5
- The Response of the Disciples: Acts 1:12-14
Week 9: Love
- The concept of love in the Bible (1 John 4:7-21, John 3:16)
- Jesus’ command to love one another (John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:37-40)
Week 10&11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
JSS 2 CRS Recommended Textbook
- Understanding Christian Religious Studies for Junior Secondary Schools by C. O. O. Agulanna
- New Concept of Christian Religious Knowledge for Junior Secondary Schools by C. E. A. Imoize
RECAP
The JSS 2 CRS curriculum provides a structure where the life and teachings of Jesus Christ are explored in vivid detail.
Each term unfurls a new chapter of biblical history, from the miraculous birth of Jesus and His early life to His profound teachings and parables.
Delve into the miracles that marked His divine authority and witness the poignant moments of His Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
This course not only brings to life the profound lessons of faith and devotion but also invites students to reflect on the enduring power of Jesus’ teachings and their application to modern life.
With a blend of scripture study, reflection, and practical application, students are guided through the foundational elements of Christianity, preparing them to understand and live out the profound messages of love, sacrifice, and redemption.
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