Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes
Weekly Topics for JSS 2 Christian Religious Studies
Week 1: The Birth of Jesus
- I. Narrate the Annunciation of the Birth
- II. Discuss the story of the birth of Jesus
- III. State the importance of the visit by the Wise Men and their gifts
- The Birth of Jesus Christ Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Week 2: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
- I. Narrate the prophecy of Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:25–40)
- II. State the significance of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
- Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Wise Men and Shepherds Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Week 3: Jesus’ Baptism
- I. Narrate the role of John as the forerunner of Jesus (Matthew 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–16)
- II. Describe how Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan and what happened during the baptism (Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21–22)
- III. State the significance of Jesus’ baptism
- Jesus’ Baptism: The Beginning of His Ministry Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Week 4: The Temptation of Jesus Christ
- I. Define temptation
- II. Narrate the story of the temptation of Jesus Christ (Matthew 4:1–11)
- III. State the moral lessons of the temptation of Jesus
- The Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Week 5: Call for Disciples
- I. Define disciple
- II. Narrate the call of the first four disciples (Matthew 4:18–22; Mark 1:14–20)
- III. List the names of the Twelve Disciples
- IV. State the demands for disciples (Luke 5:1–11; Mark 3:13–19; Matthew 8:18–22; Luke 9:57–62)
- The Call of the Disciples Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Week 6: Jesus Meets Sinners
- I. Identify Jesus as a merciful Lord to sinners
- II. Narrate the story of Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus (Luke 19:1–10)
- III. State the moral lessons of the encounter
- Jesus Meets Sinners The Story of Zacchaeus Encounter with Jesus Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Week 7: Mid-Term
Week 8: The Beatitudes
- I. Define beatitudes
- II. List the Beatitudes and their rewards (Matthew 5:1–12)
- Definition of Beatitudes and List of the Beatitudes with Their Rewards Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Week 9: Christians as Light and Salt of the World
- I. Define Christians as light and salt of the world
- II. Recite Matthew 5:13
- III. State the moral lessons of light and salt to the world (Matthew 5:13–15)
- Christians as Light and Salt of the World Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Week 10: Worldly Possessions
- I. State the right attitudes of Christians towards earthly possessions
- II. List some worldly possessions
- III. State Jesus’ attitude towards worldly possessions (Matthew 16:26; Luke 16:11)
- Attitudes Towards Earthly Possessions Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Week 11: Revision
- Review all topics covered in previous weeks.
- CRS First Term Examination JSS 2 Comprehensive Revision Plan for Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11
Week 12: Examination
- Conduct assessments on the topics covered.
- Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Examination Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12