INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
- Write your name and index number in the spaces provided
- Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided
- This paper consists of six questions
- Answer any five questions in the spaces provided at the end
- Each question carries 20 marks
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- Describe the visit of the angel of the lord to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born.(Luke 2:8-15) (8mks)
- Outline the differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ.(6mks)
- State six ways in which the church in Kenya assists families to cope with the challenges facing them today.(6mks)
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- Describe the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness before he began his public ministry (8mks)
- What lessons do Christians learn from the temptations of Jesus? (5mks)
- Identify problems faced by new converts in the church today (7mks)
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- Outline the events that took place on the mount of olives before the arrest of Jesus (8mks)
- Give reasons why Peter denied Jesus. (7mks)
- Why is the death of Jesus important to Christians (5mks)
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- Identify eight characteristics of love as taught by St. Paul in 1st Corinthians 13. (8mks)
- How was the life of peter transformed on the day of Pentecost? (7mks)
- State five factors that hinder effective cooperation among Christians in Kenya today. (5mks)
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- Outline eight Christian teachings on work. (8mks).
- State the role of professional ethics in a workplace.(6mks)
- Identify six ways in which the church is helping to reduce the rate of unemployment in Kenya today.(6mks)
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- Discuss the role of a Christian during national elections.(8mks)
- Explain seven reasons why Christians oppose the use of contraceptives. (7mks)
- Give five ways in which Christians use the print media to spread the gospel. (5mks)

MARKING SCHEME
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- Describe the visit of the angel of the lord to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born.(Luke 2:8-15) (8mks)
- The shepherds were looking after their flock in the fields at night.
- The angel of the load appeared to them.
- The glory of the lord shown around them.
- They were filled with fear.
- The angel told them not to be afraid.
- He told them the good news about the birth of Jesus who was the savior in the city of David
- The angel told them how to find the baby gave them a sign.
- There appeared the host of angels singing and praising God.
Any (8xI=8mks)
- Outline the differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ.(6mks)
- John the Baptist preached in the wilderness while Jesus preached in the synagogue/homes/towns/temple.
- John the Baptist called people for repentance while Jesus forgave them sins
- John the Baptist baptized with water while but Jesus baptized with Holy Spirit
- John the Baptist lived a life of the Baptist while Jesus mixed freely with other people
- The emphasis of John's preaching was on the promised Messiah while that of Jesus performed miracles.
- Joho ile Baptist was forerunner/prepared the way for the mess while Jesus was the Messiah.
Any(6x1=6mks)
- State six ways in which the church in Kenya assists families to cope with the challenges facing them today.(6mks)
- Offering guidance and counseling them.
- organizing sem nars workshops for the youths and couples
- church leaders icting as role models to church members hest olishing stable families
- Publications of Christian literature on family issues
- Condemning vice that destabilize the family.
- Visiting families and offering pastoral care.
- Giving financial assistant to needy families.
- Praying for the families to remain united.
- Employment of jobless people.
First (6x1=6mks)
- Describe the visit of the angel of the lord to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born.(Luke 2:8-15) (8mks)
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- Describe the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness before he began his public ministry (Smks)
- Jesus was led into the wilderness where he stayed for forty days
- lle ate nothing and therefore he felt hungry
- The devil asked him to command a stone to become bread if the was the son of God
- Jesus told him that man could not live hy bread alone
- The devil took Jesus up and showed him the kingdom of the world and asked him to worship him so that he could give him everything
- Jesus told the devil that only God alone is to be worshiped and served
- The devil took Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple and asked him to throw himself down for God would command angels to guard him
- Jesus told the devil that one should not tempt God
(8*1=8mks)
- What lessons do Christians learn from the temptations of Jesus
- They should be knowledgeable in the scriptures/biblical verses
- They should resist the devil
- Temptations are part and parcel of Christians life
- They should have faith in God They should worship God alone
- They should desire to have the Iloly Spirit
- They should be content with what they have
- Fasting is important in their lives
Any 5x1=5mks)
- Identify problems faced by new converts in the church today imks
- They are sometimes not fully accepted/integrated discriminated against
- The older Christians may not serve as role models
- They may not be involved in activities not given responsibilities
- They are templed to hackslide to previous lifestyle
- Older Christians expect them to change faster than they can
- Some experience problems of communication/language barrier
- They may lack Christian literature to strengthen their faith
- In large churches, they get lost in the crowd/not recognized/identilied
- The financial demands of the church may be too much for them
- Lack of assistance/concem when a new member is in need
- Some get frustrated when their expectations are not met
- They are given/assigned duties which they can't manage
- They may be rebuked/embarrassed in public when suspected to be in the wrong
Any 7x/=7mks)
- Describe the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness before he began his public ministry (Smks)
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- Outline the events that took place on the mount of olives before the arrest of Jesus
- Jesus led the disciples to pray
- Jesus moved a distance away from the disciples
- Jesus knelt down and prayed
- An angel from heaven strengthened him
- The disciples fell asleep
- Jesus awoke the disciples
- There came a crowd led by Judas; one of Jesus' disciples
- Judas wanted to kiss Jesus
- One of the disciples struck of the slaves
- Jesus healed the Man's car
- Jesus asked the religious leaders why they had come to arrest him as if he was a criminal
Any 8x1=8mks)
- Give reasons why Peter denied Jesus 7mks
- Peter was afraid of being arrested/killed
- He was overcome by the devil/satan
- The denial had been predicted by Jesus
- Peter was confused by the turn of enemies
- He was disappointed by the fact that
- Jesus did not light back
- He lacked faith in Jesus lle had no support/solidarity with other disciples
- Why is the death of Jesus importance to Christians?
- Through the death of Jesus Christians are forgiven their sins
- Christians are not supposed to moke animal sacrifices to God
- lt demonstrates God's love for human beings
- Christians have a personal relationship with God
- Christians are able to command themselves to the will of God
- It enables Christians to face death with courage
- Through his death, salvation/eternal life is attained to all people
- He has become their everlasting priest by offering his own body
Any 5x7=Smks)
- Outline the events that took place on the mount of olives before the arrest of Jesus
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- Identify cight characteristics of love as taught by St. Paul in 1" Corinthians 1.3. (8mks)
- Love is patient.
- Love is kind.
- Love is not jealous.
- Love is not boastful/proud.
- Love is not arrogant.
- It does not insist on its own way/not self seeking.
- It is not irritable
- It does not keep record of wrong.
- It endures all things
- It never ends.
- It helieves trusts all things.
First (8x1=Smks)
- How was the life of peter transformed on the day of Pentecost? (7mks)
- He was filled with the Holy Spirit.
- He started speaking in tongues.
- He hecame courageous and defended the disciples that they were not drunk
- He was able to remember the Old Testament prophesies.
- He began witnessing the life death and resurrection of Jesus.
- He called people to repent.
- He was empowered to perform miracles.
Any (7x1=7mks)
- State five factors that hinder effective cooperation among Christians in Kenya today. (5mks)
- Lack of adequate finance
- There are few members who are committed to work
- Some church leaders lack knowledge in scriptures.
- Interference from non helievers/other religions.
- There are doctrinal differences.
- Due to greed for power and wealth.
- Negative influence from mass media.
- Poor infrastructure/insecurity/language barrier.
5x1=5mks
- Identify cight characteristics of love as taught by St. Paul in 1" Corinthians 1.3. (8mks)
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- Outline cight Christian teachings on work.(8mks).
- It is ordained by God.
- Human beings should work to subdue /conquer the earth.
- God blesses a hard worker.
- Christians should work to obtain basic needs.
- They should work to assist the needy.
- Christians work as co creators with God.
- Those who work should get a just wage.
- Christians should not engage others.
- People should take a rest after work.
First(8x1=Smks)
- State the role of professional ethics in a workplace.(6mks)
- They guide the worker on how to relate with one another.
- They define how workers should relate with clients.
- They help to increase healthy interactions between the workers and their authorities/employers.
- They determine how one should perform his or her duties.
- They help to maintain the dignity of profession.
- They make the public to respect the profession.
- They protect employees workers from undue pressure from other interested parties..
- They help to determine the entry requirements/qualifications needed in a given profession.
Any (6/=6mks)
- Identify six ways in which the church in helping to reduce the rate of unemployment in Kenya today.(6mks)
- It encourages people to start income generating projects
- Provides loan to the unemployed to start small businesses
- Creates job opportunities through establishing church projects.
- Tenches youths about the dignity of manual work.
- Organize seminars for youths on how to utilize their potential
- Condemns corrupt practices which interfere with recruitment/conomic growth
- Encourages its members to pay taxes promptly so that the government can have the resources to employ.
- It trains youth on vocational skills that are necessary for self employment. First (6x1=6mks)
- Outline cight Christian teachings on work.(8mks).
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- Discuss the role of a Christian during national elections.(niks)
- Pray for free and fair elections
- Being employed at various levels of in and out of polling stations
- Financing and assisting the government in facilitating smooth and fair elect
- Being honest /not fearing intimidations / persecutions
- Casting the vote by secret ballots
- Educating the masses on their civil rights /obligations
- Avoiding situations of controntations with the government of the day
Any 8x7=8mks)
- Explain seven reasons why Christians oppose the rise of contraceptives. (mk)
- It leads to extra marital sex
- Use of contraceptives hy some couples can lead to suspicion which eventually leads to divorce separations/quarrels
- Contraceptives increases prostitution
- Sometimes cases of sexually transmitted diseases are many among those who use contraceptives
- God has made life sacred hence there should be no men's interference
- Some contraceptives can cause death
- God has given man ability to exercise self-control
- The virtue of chastity is to be emphasized instead of using contraceptives so as to engage in abuse/irresponsible sex
Any 7x1=7mks)
- Give five was in which Christians use the print media to spread the gospel. (5mks)
- Using Posters to advertise crusades at a certain place
- Publishing Christian magazines/hooks
- Printing pamphlets where religious family life issues are written
- Printing cards with Christians messages vessels
- Use of newspapers to educate people on the work of the church/how they should have in certain situations
- Use of the bible, atlas, charts to illustrate ecographical spread of the gospel
- Selling hooks/magazines with Christians messages.
First 5x 1=5mks)
- Discuss the role of a Christian during national elections.(niks)
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