Focal Competence: Promoting charity and humanitarian works in all their dealings without segregation
1.explain the meaning of God's love;
2.identify ways God shows love to man;
3.explain ways of responding to God's love.
Focal Competence: Displaying acts of love in their dealings with others
1.explain God's command to love one another;
2.discuss the qualities of love;
3.describe ways of demonstrating love to one another.
Focal Competence: Displaying Godly characters as children of God
1.Read the Bible passages and participate in class discussion on the Sonship of Jesus Christ and how Christians are children of God.
2.Search the Bible and other relevant materials to discuss the rights and responsibilities of Christians as children of God in groups. · The Holy Bible · Charts · Relevant materials Students to:
1.describe Jesus as the Son of God ;
2.justify Christians as children of God;
3.discuss the rights and responsibilities of Christians as children of God.
Focal Competence: Showing respect and accountability in family relationships
1.identify types of families;
2.explain the rights and responsibilities of family members;
3.discuss the consequences of family members not carrying out their responsibilities.
Focal Competence: Praying at all times and in all situations
1.Participate in class discussion on the meaning and types of prayer.
2.Read the Bible passages and examine Jesus and James' teachings on prayer in groups.
3.Read the Bible passages in groups and discuss the reasons for unanswered prayers. · The Holy Bible · Charts Students to:
1.explain what prayer means;
2.discuss the different types of prayer;
3.analyse Jesus and James' teachings on prayer;
4.explain why prayers are unanswered. Christian Religious Studies (CRS) SSS 1
Focal Competence: Displaying the virtues of selflessness for effective leadership in school and society
1.explain Jesus as the Lamb;
2.discuss Jesus as the Door;
3.explain Jesus as the Good Shepherd;
4.Identify the significance of Jesus as the Lamb, the Door and the Good Shepherd.
Focal Competence: Showing kindness and compassion towards peers and others
1.discuss Jesus as the light of the world;
2.explain ways to walk in the light;
3.explain the benefits of walking in the light;
4.explain the consequences of walking in darkness.
Focal Competence: Sharing Jesus' love with others
1.explain Jesus as the True Vine; discuss Jesus as the Living Bread;
2.describe Jesus as the Living Water;
3.explain the significance of Jesus as the True Vine, the Living Bread and the Living Water.
Focal Competence: Seeking to make amends and forgiving others
1.analyse the account of the resurrection in the synoptic gospels;
2.discuss the role of women in the story of the resurrection;
3.explain the significance of the resurrection to the Christian faith.
Focal Competence: Living righteously and avoiding sin
1.explain the meaning of the second coming of Jesus Christ;
2.discuss the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ;
3.explain how to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Focal Competence: Showing kindness, care and empathy towards peers and others
1.explain the meaning of the fruit of the Spirit;
2.discuss ways to bear the fruit of the Spirit;
3.explain the works of the flesh.
Focal Competence: Identifying and exploring their gifts and talents
1.explain the meaning of spiritual gifts and talents;
2.explain the difference between spiritual gifts and talents;
3.explain the different types of spiritual gifts and talents;
4.discuss the uses of spiritual gifts and talents.
Focal Competence: Dealing justly and fairly with peers and others
1.Participate in class discussion on the meaning of impartiality.
2.Use charts and other relevant materials to discuss in groups the equality of humans before God and make a class presentation.
3.Read the Bible passages and discuss in groups the warning against partiality.
4.Read the Bible passages and participate in class discussion on the ‘Golden Rule'.
5.Use charts to discuss in groups the negative effects of partiality in society and make a class presentation. · The Holy Bible · Charts Students to:
1.discuss the meaning of impartiality;
2.explain how all humans are equal before God;
3.outline the warning against partiality;
4.explain what the Golden Rule is;
5.discuss the negative effects of partiality in society. Christian Religious Studies (CRS) SSS 1
Focal Competence: Showing forgiveness and living peacefully with peers and others
1.Participate in class discussion on the meaning and importance of forgiveness.
2.Read the Bible passages and use charts to discuss Jesus' teaching on forgiveness in groups and make a class presentation.
3.Participate in class discussion on the consequences of not forgiving others. · The Holy Bible · Charts Students to:
1.discuss the meaning and importance of forgiveness;
2.explain the teachings of Jesus on forgiveness;
3.outline the consequences of not forgiving others. Christian Religious Studies (CRS) SSS 1
Focal Competence: Practicing generosity by giving to others and for the work of God
1.explain the meaning of Christian giving;
2.outline reasons and ways of giving;
3.discuss the rewards of giving.
Focal Competence: Setting goals and working towards achieving them
1.explain the meaning of faith and works;
2.discuss faith as a requirement for salvation;
3.explain the role of faith in the life of a Christian.
Focal Competence: Sharing their faith with others
1.explain the meaning of justification by faith;
2.discuss the need for justification by faith;
3.discuss faith in Jesus as a condition for justification;
4.discuss the fruits of justification.
Focal Competence: Asking questions and seeking help when in need
1.Read the Bible passages and participate in class discussion on the meaning of humility and the need to live a humble life.
2.Read the Bible passages and use charts to discuss Jesus' demonstration of humility in groups.
3.Read the Bible passages and discuss ways of demonstrating humility in groups.
4.Use the Bible passages to dramatize the benefits of humility and the consequences of pride. · The Holy Bible · Charts · Costumes · Drama script Students to:
1.explain what humility means and we should live a humble life;
2.explain how Jesus demonstrated humility to us;
3.discuss how we can demonstrate humility in our daily lives;
4.explain the benefits of humility;
5.discuss the consequences of pride. Christian Religious Studies (CRS) SSS 1
Focal Competence: Demonstrating the virtue of living a transformed life in their interaction with others
1.explain the meaning of old life and new life in Christ;
2.discuss the characteristics of old life;
3.explain the characteristics of new life in Christ.
Focal Competence: Being honest and truthful at all times
1.explain the meaning of witnessing for Christ;
2.discuss Peter's message on Christian living;
3.analyse Paul's teachings on children of light;
4.explain the importance of tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
Focal Competence: Praying for those facing persecution
1.Participate in class discussion on the meaning of persecution.
2.Read the Bible passages and discuss Jesus' message on persecution in groups.
3.Read the Bible passages and other relevant materials to analyse Peter's message on persecution in groups.
4.Participate in class discussion on persecution and suffering as part of witnessing. · The Holy Bible · Charts · Relevant materials Students to:
1.discuss the meaning of persecution;
2.outline Jesus' message on persecution;
3.explain Peter's message on persecution;
4.explain why persecution and suffering as part of witnessing. Christian Religious Studies (CRS) SSS 1
14.islamic studies iii iv Federal Ministry of Education NEW REVISED SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM