Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 Curriculum Guides – The Birth of Jesus, Jesus and His Family and The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

THEME – THE EARLY LIFE JESUS 

TOPIC 1 – THE BIRTH OF JESUS 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. The Holy Bible

2. Drama, costumes, charts, pictures, film strip, video cassettes, film projector.

3. Gift during birth and naming ceremonies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. mention instances the birth of Jesus was announced.

2. narrate the story of the birth of Jesus.

3. describe the visit of the wise to baby Jesus and state the significance of the gifts presented to him.

4. state the value of virginity before and after marriage.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. The annunciation. Isaiah 9:6-7; Matt 1:22 & 23; Lk 1:2-35.

 

2. The birth of Jesus. Matt 1:18-25, Lk 2:1-7.

 

3. The visit of the wise men. Matt 2:1-12; The shepherds visit. Lk 2:8-20.

4. The value of virginity before and after marriage, e.g.

Free from STDs,

• HIV/AIDS

• Guilt

• Unwanted pregnancy

• Abortion

• Death.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. Initiates and leads class discussion on:

• the annunciation.

• the birth of Jesus.

• the visit of the wise men.

2. Leads students to dramatize the visit of the shepherds.

3. Explains the nature of Mary’s pregnancy and the meaning and significance of the virgin birth.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. participate in class discussion.

2. read out relevant bible passages.

3. answer teachers questions.

4. dramatize the birth of Jesus.

5. dramatize the visit of the magi.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. name the old testament prophet who announced the birth of Jesus.

2. state the town where Jesus was born.

3. list the three presents given to Jesus by the wise men and their significance.

4. list five consequences of sex before marriage.

THEME – THE EARLY LIFE OF JESUS 

TOPIC 2 – JESUS AND HIS FAMILY 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. The Holy Bible

2. Bible pictures

3. Bible films

4. Pictures/Posters of different professions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able:

1. gives the names of the brothers of Jesus.

2. state Joseph’s profession.

3. state who are regarded by Jesus as members of “His true family “.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Jesus and his siblings. Matt 13:53-56; Matt 12:46-50.

2. Jesus obeyed his parents. Luke 2:51-52.

3. Jesus understanding of family. Matt 12:46-50.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. leads class discussions on Jesus and his siblings.

2. plays films or video cassettes for students.

3. leads class discussion on the need to work for a living in our society.

4. discusses various aspects of professions.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students listen to the teacher and ask questions.

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. name at least three brothers of Jesus.

2. explain who qualifies as “true” members of “Jesus’ Family.

3. state Joseph’s profession.

4. mention two moral lessons they lessons they learn from Jesus ” life among members of his family.

THEME – THE EARLY LIFE OF JESUS 

TOPIC 3 – THE BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION OF JESUS

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. The holy Bible

2. Bible pictures

3. Charts

4. Posters and films

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. narrate the story of John the baptist as the forerunner of Jesus.

2. narrate the story of Jesus baptism.

3. mention the 3 temptations of Jesus and explain their significance.

4. list some temptations in Nigeria today and suggest ways of overcoming them.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. The fore-runner of Jesus. Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-20.

2. The baptism of Jesus. Matt 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22.

3. The temptation of Jesus. Matt 4:1-11; Mark 1:12&13; Luke 4:1-13.

4. The significance of the temptation of Jesus.

5. Temptation in Nigeria today and ways of overcoming them.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher leads class discussions on:

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. participate in class discussions.

2. ask and answer teacher’s question.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. describe the dressing and food of John the baptist.

2. narrate what happened during the baptism of Jesus.

3. mention three temptations of Jesus and his reply to each.

4. give two significance of the baptism and temptation of Jesus.

5. list five temptations in Nigeria and ways of overcoming them.