Christian Religious Education Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Samia Joint Mock Examination 2021/2022

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided
2. Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided
3. This paper consists of six questions
4. Answer any five questions in the spaces provided at the end
5. Each question carries 20 marks

1.      
   1. Describe the visit of the angel of the lord to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born.(Luke 2:8-15) (8mks)
   2. Outline the differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ.(6mks)
   3. State six ways in which the church in Kenya assists families to cope with the challenges facing them today.(6mks)
2.        
   1. Describe the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness before he began his public ministry (8mks)
   2. What lessons do Christians learn from the temptations of Jesus? (5mks)
   3. Identify problems faced by new converts in the church today (7mks)
3.        
   1. Outline the events that took place on the mount of olives before the arrest of Jesus (8mks)
   2. Give reasons why Peter denied Jesus. (7mks)
   3. Why is the death of Jesus important to Christians (5mks)
4.          
   1. Identify eight characteristics of love as taught by St. Paul in 1^st Corinthians 13. (8mks)
   2. How was the life of peter transformed on the day of Pentecost? (7mks)
   3. State five factors that hinder effective cooperation among Christians in Kenya today. (5mks)
5.        
   1. Outline eight Christian teachings on work. (8mks).
   2. State the role of professional ethics in a workplace.(6mks)
   3. Identify six ways in which the church is helping to reduce the rate of unemployment in  Kenya today.(6mks)
6.      
   1. Discuss the role of a Christian during national elections.(8mks)
   2. Explain seven reasons why Christians oppose the use of contraceptives.  (7mks)
   3. Give five ways in which Christians use the print media to spread the gospel. (5mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.      
   1. 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)
   2. 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)
   3. 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)
2.    
   1. 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)
   2. 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)
   3. 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)
3.      
   1. 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)
   2. 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
   3. 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)
4.         
   1. 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)
   2. 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)
   3. 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
5.      
   1. 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)     
   2. 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)
   3. 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)
6.      
   1. 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)
   2. 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)
   3. 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)