CRE PAPER 2 - KCSE 2019 MARANDA MOCK EXAMINATION

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   1. In what ways did Jesus fulfill the messianic prophecies of Isaiah about the suffering servant?(8 marks)
   2. Outline seven events that took place on the night that Jesus was born. (7 marks)
   3. Give five factors that hinder people from accepting the call of Christ to salvation. (5 marks)
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   1. Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus   Luke 5:1-11 (5 marks)
   2. Describe the incident in which Jesus raised the son of the widow in NainLuke 7:11-17 ()
   3. Give lessons that Christians learn from the call of the first disciples
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   1. Why was it necessary for Jesus to have the last supper with the disciples? (7 marks)
   2. Describe eight events which took place on mount Olives before the arrest of Jesus (8 marks)
   3. Outline six reasons why Christians in Kenya should pray (6 marks)
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   1. Highlight Peters message on the day of the Pentecost (7 marks)
   2. Identify four teachings of St. Paul on the similarities between the Church and husband-wife relationship. (8 marks)
   3. Give five in which Christians fight injustices in the society today. (5 marks)
5.  
   1. Identify six ways in which sex is abused in Kenya today. (6 marks)
   2. State eight effects of irresponsible sexual behavior. (8 marks)
   3. Explain six teachings on irresponsible sexual behavior. (6 marks)
6.  
   1. State six importance of leisure. (6 marks)
   2. Identify seven leisure activities common to both Christianity and traditional African communities (7 marks)
   3. Explain seven dangers of using illicit drugs among the youth in Kenya today (7 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

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   1. In what ways did Jesus fulfill the messianic prophecies of Isaiah about the suffering servant?(8 marks)
      1. He was mocked and despised on.
      2. Rejected as messiah.
      3. He was pierced and wounded.
      4. He was arrested and tried
      5. He submissively suffered without complain
      6. He was buried in a rich man’s tomb
      7. He rose from the dead
      8. He is exalted by God/ seated on the right hand on God
      9. He was crucified on the cross
      10. He bore the sins of human beings
   2. Outline seven events that took place on the night that Jesus was born. (7 marks)
      1. When Jesus was born His mother wrapped Him in swaddling cloths
      2. She placed Him in a manger
      3. There were shepherds watching their flock
      4. An angel appeared to the shepherds in the region to tell them of the birth of their savior
      5. A great company of heavenly hosts appeared singing praises to God
      6. The shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem
      7. The shepherds saw the baby
      8. They spread the news about the baby to other people
      9. The shepherds returned praising God
      10. The angel gave a sign on how to identify the baby
   3. Give five factors that hinder people from accepting the call of Christ to salvation. (5 marks)
      1. Influence from tradition/ culture
      2. Little /lack of faith
      3. Lack of role models
      4. Some Churches don’t preach salvation
      5. Influence from worldly things
      6. Permissiveness in the society
      7. Influence from other religions
      8. Various contradicting philosophies and schools of thoughts
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   1. Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus   Luke 5:1-11 (5 marks)
      1. Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret
      2. He saw two boats without the fishermen
      3. He entered Simon’s boat and asked them to push it into the water
      4. He sat down and taught people from the boat
      5. He asked Simon to push the boat into the deep water and cast their nets for a catch
      6. Simon told Jesus that they have been fishing the whole night without success
      7. Simon obeyed Jesus’ command and let the nets down
      8. They caught a lot of fish and asked their partners in the other boat to assist them remove the nets
      9. They filled the boats with fish until it began to sink
      10. Simon Peter and his companions were astonished at the miraculous catch of fish so he asked Jesus to depart from him since he was a sinful man
      11. Jesus told Peter not to be afraid because he was to catch men from then
      12. They abandoned their boats and followed Jesus
   2. Describe the incident in which Jesus raised the son of the widow in Nain Luke 7:11-17 (7 marks)
      1. Jesus went into a city called Nain with His disciples
      2. A great multitude followed Him
      3. As he drew next to the city, a man who had died was being carried out
      4. He was an only son to His mother who was a widow
      5. A large crowd from the city was with her
      6. When Jesus saw her, he had compassion on her and told her not to weep
      7. Jesus came and touched the bier and the bearers stood still
      8. Jesus told the young man to arise
      9. The dead man sat and began to speak
      10. Jesus gave him to the mother
      11. Fear seized them and they all glorified God
   3. Give lessons that Christians learn from the call of the first disciples(6 marks)
      1. Christians learn that God chooses anyone regardless of their status in the society
      2. He gives them duties and responsibilities to serve him in various capacities
      3. They should be obedient to Jesus’ instructions
      4. Christians should be humble and accept their weaknesses/ repent their sins
      5. They learn that God can intervene in their lives
      6. Christians should work together as a team
      7. God reveals Himself in everyday activities
      8. Christians should be ready to abandon forsake their lives for the sake of Christ
      9. They should respond to Jesus call immediately
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   1. Why was it necessary for Jesus to have the last supper with the disciples? (7 marks)
      1. He wanted to inform them of His coming death
      2. He wanted to identify His betrayer
      3. He wanted to establish the institution of the Holy Communion
      4. He wanted to bestow authority on the disciples
      5. He wanted to share the last meal with disciples
      6. To institute the new covenant
      7. To identify Peter as his leaders
      8. To warn them of the coming persecution after His departure
   2. Describe eight events which took place on mount Olives before the arrest of Jesus (8 marks)
      1. Jesus told His disciples to pray
      2. He moved a distance away from the disciples to pray
      3. He knelt down and prayed
      4. An angel from heaven strengthened Him
      5. The disciples fell asleep
      6. Jesus woke the disciples
      7. There came a crowd led by Judas
      8. Judas wanted to kiss Him
      9. One of the disciples struck off a slave’s ear
      10. Jesus healed the man’s ear
      11. Jesus asked the religious leaders why they had come to arrest Him as if He was a criminal
   3. Outline six reasons why Christians in Kenya should pray (6 marks)
      1. In order to thank God for blessings received
      2. To adore God/ exalt God/ praise Him
      3. To intercede for others
      4. To express one’s obedience
      5. To ask for God’s protection
      6. Seek guidance from God
      7. To communicate with God
      8. Promote unity among believers
      9. To emulate Christ
      10. To gain power over temptations
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   1. Highlight Peters message on the day of the Pentecost (7 marks)
      1. The disciples could not be drunk as it was still early in the morning
      2. The coming of the Holy Spirit was in fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy
      3. Jesus had sent the Holy Spirit as a fulfillment to His promise to His disciples
      4. Jesus of Nazareth was the Son of God
      5. Jesus performed mighty deeds, wonders and signs through God’s power
      6. The disciples and all other Jews were witnesses to Jesus’ miracles
      7. Jesus was delivered into the hands of evil men, suffered and was crucified in accordance to God’s will
      8. God raised Jesus from the dead to fulfill the prophecy of David
      9. The apostles were living witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus
      10. Jesus has been exalted to heaven and sits at the right hand of God to fulfill David’s prophecy
      11. God made Jesus both Lord and judge
      12. The people were moved by Peter’s speech and asked what they were to do to escape God’s judgment
      13. Peter invited them to repent and to be baptized in the name of Jesus and repent their sins for forgiveness
      14. About 3000 people accepted Peter’s message and were baptized on this day. This marked the birth of the Christian community
   2. Identify four teachings of St. Paul on the similarities between the Church and husband-wife relationship. (8 marks)
      1. Members of the Church learn to live together in harmony just like husband and wife
      2. There’s a chain of authority in marriage where the head of the family in the same way Christ is the head of the Church
      3. Just as Christ sacrificially loves the Church husbands must love their wives
      4. The union between the spouses is supposed to last forever so Christians are called upon to maintain steadfast faithfulness to Christ until eternity
      5. Christians are called to submit to Christ just as a wife submit to her husband
      6. Just as a husband and wife became one flesh so are Christians supposed to be united with Christ
      7. Just as Christ nourished/ cherishes the Church, husbands should care for their wives
   3. Give five in which Christians fight injustices in the society today. (5 marks)
      1. Preaching against it
      2. Reporting crimes related to social injustices
      3. Pointing out injustices in the society
      4. Being fair with our dealings with other
      5. Praying
      6. Living exemplary lives/ role models
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   1. Identify six ways in which sex is abused in Kenya today. (6 marks)
      1. Fornication
      2. Adultery
      3. Homosexuality, lesbianism, sodomy
      4. Masturbation
      5. Incest
      6. Rape
      7. Pedophiles
      8. Urinating in public
      9. Prostitution
      10. Unplanned children
      11. Abortion
      12. Bestiality
   2. State eight effects of irresponsible sexual behavior. (8 marks)
      1. Sexually transmitted infections
      2. Abortion
      3. Divorce
      4. Separation
      5. Children suffer lack of parental care
      6. Leads to street children
      7. Discourages young people from marrying
      8. Fights, quarrels, misunderstanding and friction
      9. Young people dropping out of school
      10. Becoming single parents
      11. Psychological problems like depression
      12. Self-pity and loneliness
      13. Withdrawing from family and society
      14. Aggressiveness and violence
      15. Stress
      16. Suicide and death
      17. Unwanted pregnancies
   3. Explain six teachings on irresponsible sexual behavior. (6 marks)
      1. It defiles the body which is a temple of God
      2. It is wickedness
      3. It is unholy and dirty before God
      4. It is spiritually unclean
      5. Those involved break the commandment
      6. Coveting is a sin
      7. Sex is meant for mutual love and companionship
      8. Polygamy is condemned
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   1. State six importance of leisure. (6 marks)
      1. Leisure enables an individual to spend time with God
      2. It enables one to relax and rest the body
      3. Helps one to rejuvenate the body/ regain lost energy
      4. Offers an opportunity to socialize with friends and family
      5. People are able to discover new ideas during leisure time
      6. It gives one an opportunity to develop their talents
      7. Enables one to serve others/ the needy
      8. Provides an opportunity to take care of the environment
      9. Helps one improve one’s health
   2. Identify seven leisure activities common to both Christianity and traditional African communities (7 marks)
      1. Singing/ dancing
      2. Storytelling/ proverbs/ riddles
      3. Sporting activities
      4. Visiting/ travelling
      5. Weaving/ basketry/ crafts
      6. Retreats
      7. Gardening
      8. Buying/ exchange of goods
      9. Taking siesta
      10. Education/ training
      11. Ceremonies/ festivals
   3. Explain seven dangers of using illicit drugs among the youth in Kenya today (7 marks)
      1. There’s an increasing in rate of crimes committed
      2. Use of illicit leads to sexual immorality/ contracting STIs/ HIV and AIDS
      3. Dependence on illicit drugs depletes resources/ leading to poverty/ lowers productivity
      4. Illicit drugs damage vital organs
      5. Illicit drugs causes indiscipline in institutions of learning
      6. The number of street children/ families is increasing as a result of using the drugs
      7. Use of illicit drugs is illegal/ offenders are liable to punishment
      8. Can cause employer-employee conflicts
      9. Use of illicit drugs can lead to murder/ death
      10. Addiction
      11. Illicit drug users become irresponsible/ quarrelsome/ irritable leading to family disagreements/ breakups.