Free SS 3 CRS Scheme of Work
This SS 3 CRS Scheme of Work serves as a guide for educators/teachers to plan and carry out teaching activities across the academic Session.
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SSS3 First Term Scheme of Work for CRS
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 3(SSS3) | ||
| Class | S.S.S 3 | |
| Subject | Christian Religious Studies | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | Birth of Jesus Christ | The annunciation of Jesus Christ. Matt. 1:18-25; Lk 1:25-33 |
| The birth of Jesus Christ Matt. 2:123, Lk 2:1-20 | ||
| The visit of the wise men and the significance of the gifts. Matt. 2:1-12. | ||
| 2 | Baptism of Jesus Christ | 1. Meaning and types of baptism. 2. Purpose of Jesus’ baptism. 3. Synoptic account of the baptism of Jesus Christ. Mt. 3:13-17, Mk 1:911, Li. 3:21-22. 4. the significant of Jesus’ baptism. |
| 3 | Temptation of Jesus Christ | Synoptic account of the temptation of Jesus Christ Matt. 4:1-11 Mk. 1:9-13 Lk. 4:1-12 |
| Significance of each of the three temptations. | ||
| Temptation in the world today and how to overcome it. | ||
| 4 | Call to discipleship | Discuss the meaning of discipleship and reasons why Jesus called the disciples. Matt. 28:19-20, Mak. 16:15-19, Lk. 5:10 |
| 1a. the call of the first four disciples and their responses. Matt. 4:18-25 Mk 2:13-17, 1:16-20 Lk. 5:1-11 1b. The names of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ.. Matt. 10:1-4 | ||
| The call of the word is disciples and the demand for discipleship. | ||
| 5 | Mission of the twelve and seventy disciples | Reasons why Jesus sent out his disciples on a mission. |
| Mission of the twelve Mtt. 10:L1-15 Mk. 6:7-13 Lk. 9:1-16 | ||
| Achievements of the mission of the twelve and its significance. | ||
| 6 | Mission of the seventy | The mission of the seventy. Lk. 10:1-20 Note instructions that were given to the seventy. |
| Achievement of the seventy disciples. | ||
| 1. Differences and similarities in the mission of the twelve and the seventy disciples. 2. The significance of the mission of the twelve and the seventy disciples | ||
| 7 | The trial before the high priest | a. The names of the three authorities that tried Jesus Christ b. Christ before the high priest. Matt. 26:36-75 Mk. 14:53-72 Lk 22:66-71 |
| Christ before Herod. Lk. 23:6-12 Danger of false accusation. | ||
| 8 | Crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus Christ | The crucifixion. Mtt. 27:32-66 Lk. 23: 26-46 |
| Jesus words on the cross seven words of Jesus on the cross Mtt. 27:46 Mk. 15:34 Jn. 19:27. Jn 19:30 | ||
| 1. Death and burial. Matt. 27:57-71 Mk. 15:42-47 Lk. 23:50-56 2. The role of Joseph of Arimathea 3. The women in the burial of Jesus Christ Lk:23:50-56 Jn. 19: 38-42 -Significance of Jesus’ death. | ||
| 9 | The resurrection of Jesus Christ | Jesus rose from the dead after three days Mtt. 28:1-10 Mk 16:1-14, Lk 24:1-35 |
| The activities of women in the resurrection story. | ||
| The importance of the resurrection of Jesus to the Christian faith | ||
| Jesus appearance to the two disciples on their way to Emmaus. Lk. 24:135. | ||
| 10 | Communal living in the early church | Peter’s address. Act. 1:15-20. |
| The election of the successor of Judas Iscariot. Act 1:21-26 | ||
| Characteristics of the early Christian community. Acts 2:24-47, Acts 4:32-37 1. Dishonesty Acts. 5:1-11 2. 2. Discrimination. Hellenistic and Hebrew 3. Partiality | ||
| 1. Solution to the problem of the early Christian community. Acts 6:2-6. 2. The need to appoint seven deacons. Relate the problem of early community with the problem of tribalism or sectionalism in local churches today. 3. Ways of solving these problems. | ||
| 11 | Revision | |
| 12 | Examination | |
SSS3 Second Term Scheme of Work for CRS
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | The holy spirit in Pentecost | The promise of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8. |
| The coming of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-13. | ||
| 1. Peter’s speech Acts 2:14-41. 2. The Holy spirit at work today. | ||
| 2 | Mission to the gentiles | Saul’s conversion Acts 9:1-19. |
| Saul in Damascus and Jerusalem Acts 9:20-30. | ||
| 1. Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa Acts 9:32-42. 2. Peter and the Gentles convert Acts 10:44-48, 11:1-18. | ||
| 3 | Opposition to the gospel message | Arrest and imprisonment of the Apostles. Acts 4:1-31. |
| Opposition against Stephen. Acts 6:817, 10. And the death of Stephen. Acts 7:1-60. | ||
| 1. Saul’s opposition to the early church. Saul’s early life and his conversion. Acts 9:3-32, 9-33 2. Herod’s opposition. Acts 12:1-24. | ||
| 4 | The need for order in society | 1. Meaning of civic responsibility constitution charter and human rights. 2. The Nigeria constitution. |
| The African Charter on Human and human rights a. the in the declaration on human rights. b. maintenance of law and order in the society. | ||
| Maintainance of law and order | ||
| 1. Need to be responsible and reliable. 2. Submission to those in legitimate authority. | ||
| 5 | Good citizenship | a. Meaning of good citizenship. b. Christian duties of a good citizenship in the society. Peter 2:1317. |
| The rights of a good citizen. | ||
| 1. Types of citizenship in Nigeria. 2. Results of disobedience and law-breaking. | ||
| 6 | Care of the sick | 1. Meaning and causes of HIV/AIDS. 2. Identification of the symptoms and how people can be infected. |
| 1. The preventative measures of HIV/AIDS. 2. How is HIV/AIDS transmitted and HIV/AIDS stigmatization? 3. Jesus cared for those who were sick. Jn. 4:46-51 Jn. 5:1-5 Jn. 9:1-7 | ||
| Impart of the HIV/AIDS 1. Affected person 2. On the family and society. 3. Economics effect. 4. Social effect. | ||
| 7 | Independence self actualization | meaning of skill acquisition, empowerment and creativity. |
| 1. The power of creativity that is latent in them. 2. different things which they can do with their hands. | ||
| 8 | Dignity of Labour | The obligation to work. 1Thess. 2:9, II Thess. 3:6 – 15, Colossians 3:23-25, Ephe. 6:5-8, Titus 3:1 |
| 1. Enumerate the different types of labour. 2. The benefits of hard work. | ||
| 1. The advantages of the dignity of labour 2. Danger of idleness 3. Lose of respect for personal dignity e.g. (menial job) | ||
| 9 | Revision and Examination |
Recommended Christian Religious Studies Textbooks for Senior Secondary School 3
The recommended Christian Religious Studies textbooks for SSS3 include but are not limited to the following:
- Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools with Workbook by John Chiakwelu
Mid-Field Publishers Ltd SS 1-3
- Fundamental Christian Religious Studies for Senior Secondary Schools by Osinloye Rebecca .A., Aderemi Adeoye et al
Noble Resources Ltd
- Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary by H.A Adigwe, R.I Arubalueze, E.I Alutu et al
Africana First Publishers Book House Trust
- Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools by A.A Adeyinka et al
Learn Africa Plc SS1-3
- Christian Religious Knowledge A Complete Guide by A.E Izuchukwu et al
Learn Africa Plc