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

• First Term Mid-Term Assessment in Christian Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

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