Primary 1 Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work (NERDC)
Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies – Primary 1 - NERDC Curriculum
The Primary 1 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Scheme of Work is designed to introduce young learners to the knowledge of God, His goodness, and how to live according to Christian values. At this foundational level, pupils learn about God as Creator, Jesus Christ, love, obedience, prayer, and moral living.
This subject helps children develop faith, good character, respect, and responsibility, while connecting Bible teachings to everyday life. It also lays a strong spiritual and moral foundation for future learning.
This guide provides a complete weekly breakdown for First, Second, and Third Term, with clear learning objectives for teachers and parents.
Primary 1 CRS Scheme of Work – First Term
| Week | Topics | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1–2 | God the Creator | Pupils should be able to explain who God is, describe His attributes (loving, powerful), identify things God created (living and non-living), and appreciate God as the Creator of all things. |
| Week 3 | God’s Goodness | Pupils should be able to define goodness, explain why God is good to us, identify examples of God’s goodness, and demonstrate kindness to others. |
| Week 4 | God the Giver of Good Things | Pupils should be able to list blessings from God (life, family, food), explain how God provides for us, and show gratitude through words and actions. |
| Week 5–6 | God’s Gift of His Son (Birth of Jesus) | Pupils should be able to narrate the story of Angel Gabriel’s visit, describe the birth of Jesus Christ, explain why Jesus was born, and appreciate the significance of Christmas. |
| Week 7 | Mid-Term Break | — |
| Week 8–9 | Visit of Wise Men / God as Father | Pupils should be able to describe the visit of the wise men, list gifts presented to Jesus, explain how God is our Father, and identify what God does for His children. |
| Week 10 | Duties of Children of God | Pupils should be able to explain what it means to be children of God, list responsibilities (obedience, love), and demonstrate good behavior at home and school. |
| Week 11 | Revision | Pupils should be able to recall all topics and participate in discussions and activities. |
| Week 12 | Examination | Pupils should demonstrate understanding through oral and written tests. |
The first term focuses on helping pupils understand God’s nature, goodness, and love for humanity.
Primary 1 CRS Scheme of Work – Second Term
| Week | Topics | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Revision | Pupils should be able to recall first-term lessons and explain key concepts clearly. |
| Week 2–3 | Children of God (Thanksgiving & Praise) | Pupils should be able to explain how to thank God, narrate Bible stories like the ten lepers, sing songs of praise, and show appreciation to God. |
| Week 4 | Praising God | Pupils should be able to define praise, give examples from the Bible, and explain why praising God is important. |
| Week 5–6 | Prayer | Pupils should be able to define prayer, demonstrate how to pray, recite the Lord’s Prayer, identify types of prayer, and explain the importance of prayer. |
| Week 7 | Mid-Term Break | — |
| Week 8–9 | Discovering God through Jesus | Pupils should be able to explain obedience, describe how Jesus taught about God, identify moral lessons from Jesus’ teachings, and apply them in daily life. |
| Week 10 | Christian Living | Pupils should be able to demonstrate obedience, respect, and good behavior as taught by Jesus. |
| Week 11 | Revision | Pupils should review all topics and answer questions confidently. |
| Week 12 | Examination | Pupils should demonstrate understanding through assessments. |
This term emphasizes prayer, praise, obedience, and relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Primary 1 CRS Scheme of Work – Third Term
| Week | Topics | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Revision | Pupils should be able to recall second-term lessons and explain key ideas. |
| Week 2–3 | Jesus Our Saviour | Pupils should be able to explain who Jesus is, describe His saving acts, identify people Jesus helped in the Bible, and explain how Jesus saves us. |
| Week 4 | Jesus Our Friend and Brother | Pupils should be able to define friendship, describe how Jesus relates to us as a friend, and demonstrate love and kindness to others. |
| Week 5–6 | Love One Another | Pupils should be able to define love, explain why love is important, identify qualities of Christian love, and show love through actions. |
| Week 7 | Mid-Term Break | — |
| Week 8–9 | Obedience and Commandments | Pupils should be able to define obedience, recite the Ten Commandments, identify people who obeyed God, and explain the rewards of obedience. |
| Week 10 | Christian Behaviour | Pupils should be able to demonstrate good behavior such as honesty, respect, and kindness in daily life. |
| Week 11 | Revision | Pupils should review all topics and participate in class discussions. |
| Week 12 | Examination | Pupils should demonstrate full understanding through written and oral tests. |
The third term focuses on Jesus’ teachings, love, obedience, and Christian character formation.
