Sri Lanka Grade 1 School Syllabus - Religion

This syllabus covers four main religions: Buddhism, Islam, Catholicism, and Christianity. Resources for each religion include textbooks, teacher guides, and online materials.

Buddhism

• Textbooks and Teacher Guides are available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. These resources cover the basics of Buddhist teachings and may include topics such as the First Precept.
• Online resources like e-Thaksalawa offer supplementary materials aligned with the national curriculum.
• Some schools may use specific activity books, such as those from Lyceum International School.

Islam

• Textbooks and Teacher Guides are available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English, focusing on Islamic beliefs, practices, and moral conduct.
• Resources are available from various publishers, including the Islamic Book House and Jeya Book Centre. ,
• Online platforms like GovDoc.lk offer downloadable textbooks and teacher guides. ,

Catholicism

• Textbooks and Teacher Guides are available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. ,
• The curriculum may cover topics such as the Sign of the Cross, the Hail Mary, the Our Father, and the Glory Be.
• Some online resources, while not specific to Sri Lanka, may offer relevant information about Catholic teachings.

Christianity

• Textbooks and Teacher Guides are available in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
• Online resources like e-Thaksalawa provide additional learning materials.
• Some schools may use specific textbooks and activity books, such as those offered by Lyceum International School.