Christian Religious Education (CRE) PAPER 2 Marking Scheme - 2019 KCSE Prediction Answers Set 2

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KISWAHILI KARATASI YA 1 - 2019 KCSE Prediction Questions Set 2

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1. Describe the concept of the Messiah in the New Testament (7 marks)
  - He is from the lineage of David
  - His kingdom is expected to last forever
  - Spiritual ruler
  - He is a servant of God
  - Brought/ushered the kingdom of God
  - Regarded as the savior
  - Known as Emmanuel
  - Born in Bethlehem
  - Born of a virgin
  - Performed miracles
  - Was the son of God
  - Was crucified for sinners
2. Outline the activities that took place when Mary visited Elizabeth. (Lk 1:39-56) (7 marks)
  - Mary entered Zachariah's house
  - She greeted Elizabeth
  - When Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the bay leaped in her womb
  - Elizabeth was filled by the Holy Spirit
  - Elizabeth exclaimed with a loud voice/cry
  - Elizabeth then said "blessed are you among women"
  - She then asked Mary why God had allowed the mother of the Lord to come to visit her
  - Elizabeth revealed that when Mary greeted her, the baby in her womb leaped with jpy
  - Mary sang the magnificent
  - She then stayed with Elizabeth for three months/returned home
3. Identify six ways in which Christian youths should show gratitude to God (6 marks)
  - through preaching
  - Giving offerings in church
  - Helping the needy
  - Repenting/confessing sin
  - Visiting/healing the sick
  - Acting as role models
  - Getting baptized
  - Condemning evil in society
  - Praying
1. Relate the story of the healing of a man with a withered hand (Lk 6:6-11) (8 marks)
  - On one sabbath Jesus was teaching in the synagogue
  - There was a man whose right was withered
  - Jesus knew their thoughts
  - He said to the man ''Get Up''
  - The man came/stood in the middle
  - Jesus asked if it was lawful to do good or harm
  - He asked the man to stretch out his hand
  - His hand was instantly healed/restored
  - The teachers of the law were filled with fury/discussed what they might do to Jesus
2. Explain the teachings of Jesus from the parable of the Sower (4 marks)
  - The seed is the word of God
  - The ones along the path are those who have heard, then the devil comes and takes it away from their hearts
  - Those that fell on the thorns are those who hear but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares/riches/pleasures of life
  - Those in good soil are those who hear the word of God, hold it fast in an honest/good heart and bring forth fruit with patience
3. Write down eight ways in which churches are assisting the sick (8 marks)
  - Praying for them
  - Miracles healing
  - Providing guiding and counselling services
  - Providing preventive/curative drugs
  - Paying for medical expenses
  - Disseminating literature on health issues
  - Preaching against evil
  - Providing clothing/food
  - Training medical personnel
  - Educating them through seminars
1. Give reasons why Jesus was arrested (6 marks)
  - breaking the strict regulations of sabbath
  - Opposing payment of taxes
  - Eating and associating with tax collectors and sinners
  - Perverting/misleading the nation\
  - Claiming to be the king of the Jews
  - Claiming to have power to forgive sins
  - Claiming to be the Son of God
  - Inciting people to revolt against the emperor
2. Describe an incident when Jesus was questioned about his authority during Jerusalem ministry (Lk 20:18) (6 marks)
  - One day Jesus was in the temple teaching the people/preaching the good news
  - They asked Him "tell us what right do you have to do these things"
  - Jesus asked them about the authority of Jon the Baptist
  - They started to argue among themselves what they will say
  - They answered, "we don't know where it came from"
  - Jesus said to them "neither will I tell you, then by what right I do these things"
3. Outline the importance of Easter holiday to Christians (8 marks)
  - They remember how Jesus offered Himself as a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins as a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins
  - They remember the death of Jesus
  - It is an occasion for tanking God
  - it is an occasion to demonstrate God's love for humanity
  - It is a time when Christians get an opportunity to repent
  - It unites the believers
  - signs of obedience to Christ
  - Signifies the victory of Jesus over death
1. Mention St. Paul's teachings on how the gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used in the church
  - Should be used for the common good of all
  - Should be used to strengthen/encourage/comfort members
  - There is need to respect/appreciate all the gifts
  - Should be use in an orderly way/no confusion
  - Should be used in love
  - There is need to have interpretation of tongues for them to be meaningful
  - Prophecies should be carefully evaluated
2. Explain the New Testament teachings on Christian unity (6 marks)
  - Refers to oneness of those who have faith in Jesus
  - They are united through baptism
  - They are people of God
  - They believe in the same God
  - They are members of one body
  - Christians are the veins and the branches
  - 'They are the assembly of God/church
3. State six challenges that Church ministers face today (6 marks)
  - inadequate funds
  - Hostility from the people
  - Insecurity in some parts
  - Influence from cultural traditions
  - competition among themselves
  - Invasion/burning of churches
  - Language barriers
  - Stress/depression from their work
1. How did the African community view marriage? (7 marks)
  - It's a stage every man and woman must go through
  - It binds a woman and a man as husband and wife
  - It is a communal affair
  - Husband is considered superior to wife
  - Marriage is meant for procreation
  - It sustains life in a community
  - Polygamy is emphasized
  - It improves on individual status
  - Payment of bride wealth is a necessary requirement
  - A wife belongs to the entire community
  - Premarital pregnancies are discouraged
  - Marriage does nit end with death of a husband
  - Choice of marriage partner is approved by the senior member of the family
  - Wife is subordinate to the husband but has her established rights
2. Give seven circumstances under which divorce is allowed in Traditional African Community (7 marks)
  - if either the wife or husband is proved to be a wizard
  - Barrenness
  - If a man fails to pay dowry/bride wealth
  - If a woman/wife commits adultery
  - If the man/woman fails to undergo initiation
  - If either partners develop serious diseases
  - If marriage was contrary to customary law
  - if the man is unable to support the family
3. How is the Church encouraging the youth to prepare for marriage? (6 marks)
  - Prays for guidance in getting a partner
  - identify the person to marry
  - Inform the parents about the person to marry
  - Proposed to the wannabe spouse
  - They should inform attend seminars or counselling season in marriage
  - They should make arrangements to give dowry
  - Arrange with the church when the marriage can take place
  - They should identify marriage weakness
  - Should ensure the is availability of finance
1. State ways in which the Church can help reduce poverty in Kenya (6 marks)
  - Advocate for the equitable distribution of resources
  - Condemn unfair treatment of workers
  - Support employment
  - Educate people on the importance of sharing resources
  - Encourage self employment
  - Preaching against idleness
  - Provide shelter for homeless
  - 'Praying for the poor to receive blessings
2. Why is the Church against death penalty as a form of punishment? (7 marks)
  - It is a violation to the right to life
  - Only God gives life, sustains for it and is the only one who should take it away
  - It causes psychological torture to the family
  - Violate human dignity
  - Punishment is supposed to reform the offender/death penalty does not reform a person
  - An innocent person can be killed yet it is nit reversible
  - It is against the ten commandments
3. Suggest ways in which order may be created in the modern society (6 marks)
  - Imposing severe punishment on wrong doers
  - Tightening the laws governing the society
  - Educating people on their rights
  - Sharing of national resources
  - Imposing sanctions against unjust regime
  - Guidance and counselling
  - Praying for peace
  - Creating employment
  - Condemning evil