CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Mincks Group of Schools Mock Examinations 2022

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

This paper consists of six questions.
Answer ANY FIVE Questions in the answer booklet provided.
All questions carry equal marks
Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.

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QUESTIONS

1. Outline Jeremiah‘s Prophecy about the Messiah(Jeremiah 23:5-6 ) (7 mks)
2. Outline the activities that took place when Mary visited Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-56. (7 mks)
3. State six lessons Christians learn about family relationships from the occasion when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover festival (6 mks)
1. With reference to the sermon on the plain, state the teachings of Jesus on how human beings should relate to one another. (6 mks)
2. Describe the raising of Jairus daughter by Jesus.(Luke 8:40 -56) (8 mks)
3. Give six reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the needy. (6 mks)
1. Identify seven signs of end times as foretold by Jesus Christ in Luke 21:5-38 (7 mks)
2. Outline the events that took place on Mount Olives before the arrest of Jesus (7 mks)
3. State six ways in which Christians should prepare themselves for the kingdom of God. (6 mks)
1. Identify the fruits of the Holy Spirit taught by Saint Paul in Galatians 5:22-23. (7 mks)
2. Explain ways in which the unity of believers is expressed in the concept of the body of Christ 1st Cor.12:12-27) (8 mks)
3. Outline the contribution of women in the church in Kenya today. (5 mks)
1. State six similarities between traditional and Christian view of human sexuality. (6 mks)
2. Outline ways in which Christians use their leisure time. (7 mks)
3. Identify seven ways in which a Christian youth can avoid being influenced into drug abuse. (7 mks)
1. List seven ways through which wealth is acquired in traditional African communities.(7 mks)
2. Give reasons why laws are important to the people of Kenya. (7 mks)
3. How is the church helping to reduce the rate of crime in Kenya. (6 mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Outline Jeremiah‘s Prophecy about the Messiah(Jeremiah 23:5-6 ) (7 mks)
  - He would be called the righteous branch of David/would come from the house David
  - He would rule wisely
  - He would execute justice and righteousness in the land.
  - He will bring salvation to Judah
  - He would be righteous
  - He would reign as a king
  - He would be called the lord our righteousness
  - Israel would be safe from her enemies/he would provide security
2. Outline the activities that took place when Mary visited Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-56. (7 mks)
  - Mary entered Zachariah’s house
  - Mary greeted Elizabeth
  - When Elizabeth herd Mary’s greetings the baby in her womb leaped
  - Elizabeth was filled with holy spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry
  - She blessed Mary
  - Elizabeth wondered why Mary the mother of the lord had visited her
  - Elizabeth informed Mary that the baby in her womb had leaped for joy at her greetings
  - Mary responded by praising God
  - Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months
    (7 x 1= 7 mks)
3. State six lessons Christians learn about family relationships from the occasion when accompanied his parents for the Passover festival. (6 mks)
  - Christians should obey their parents
  - Parents should teach their children about god
  - Parents should provide opportunities for their children to mix with others
  - Parents should love/be concerned about their children
  - Family ties should not be broken/families should live in unity.
  - God’s work takes priority over family
  - Parents should encourage/recognize their children’s talents/abilities
  - There should be open communication among family members
    (6 x 1= 6 mks)
1. With reference to the sermon on the plain, state the teachings of Jesus on how human beings should relate to one another. (6 mks)
  - Human beings should love their enemies
  - human beings should do good to those who hate them
  - human beings should bless those who curse them
  - human beings shod be compassionate to others
  - human beings should be generous
  - human beings shod not judge others
  - human beings should lend without expecting to be repaid.
    (6 x 1= 6 mks)
2. Describe the raising of Jairus daughter by Jesus.(Lk 8:40 -56) (8 mks)
  - Jairus a ruler of the synagogue came to Jesus and fell at the feet of Jesus
  - He begged Jesus to go to his house for his only daughter was dying
  - Jesus agreed to go and a large crowd of people pressed against him
  - On the way he healed a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years
  - A man from Jairus house brought a message that the daughter had already died and there was no need to trouble the teacher anymore
  - Jesus told Jairus house brought a message that his daughter will be well
  - Jesus went into the house with peter, john and James and the parents of the child.
  - The people were weeping and wailing for her and Jesus told them not to weep because she was not dead.
  - Jesus took the child by hand and told her to arise
  - Her spirit returned and she got up at once
  - Jesus directed that she be given something to eat
  - The parents of the child were amazed
  - Jesus charged them not to tell anyone what had happened
    (8x1= 8mks)
3. Give six reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the needy. (6 mks)
  - Some Christians lack what to share with the needy/inadequate resources
  - There are too many needy cases in the society hence they help a few
  - Sometimes it is difficult to identify a genuine case to help because some tend to pretend
  - Due to tribalism and ethics barriers, where by some do not help those who don’t belong to their communities
  - Denominational barriers/differences(helping those who belong to their group alone
  - Political affiliations influence some Christians from helping those who don’t belong to their party
  - Selfishness/individualism makes some Christians ignore those suffering
  - Poor infrastructure/communication in some areas make it difficult to reach the needy.
    (6 x 1 = 6 mks)
1. Identify seven signs of end times as foretold by Jesus Christ in Lk 21:5-38. (7 mks)
  - People would come claiming to be Jesus Christ/messiah
  - Wars between nations
  - Natural calamities (earthquakes)
  - Strange celestial beings would come from the sky.
  - There will be eclipse of the sun and moon
  - Strong waves disrupting the sea
  - Fainting of people from shock as they observe the terrible signs
  - Disciples of Jesus would be hated on account of Jesus
  - Disciples would be betrayed to the authorities
  - Disciples of Jesus would be arrested/persecuted and imprisoned
  - Destruction of the temple
    (7 x 1= 7 mks)
2. Outline the event that took place on Mt.Olives before Jesus was arrested. (7 mks
  - Jesus told his disciples to pray
  - Jesus moved a distance away from the disciples
  - Jesus knelt down and prayed
  - An angel of God from heaven strengthened him
  - Disciples fell asleep
  - Jesus woke the disciples up
  - A crowd came led by Judas
  - Judas wanted to kiss Jesus
  - One of the disciple struck off a slave’s ear
  - Jesus healed lathe slave’s ear
  - Jesus asked the religious leaders why they had come to arrest him as if he was a criminal
    7 x 1= 7 mks)
3. State six ways in which Christians should prepare themselves for the kingdom of God. (6 mks)
  - By repenting their sins
  - By doing the will of god/obeying god’s laws
  - Participating in the sacramental rite of the church
  - By praying and fasting
  - By evangelizing or preaching the gospel to win others for the kingdom
  - Living according to the demands of one’s vocation/living righteous/holy life
  - By having faith in god
  - Thanksgiving god for what they are and what they have
  - Helping the needy in society
    (6 x1 = 6 mks)
1. Identify the fruits of the Holy Spirit taught by Saint Paul in Galatians 5:22-23. (7 mks)
  - The fruit of love
  - The fruit of joy
  - The fruit of peace
  - The fruit of kindness
  - The fruit of goodness
  - The fruit of self control
  - The fruit of gentleness
  - The fruit of patience
  - The fruit of faithfulness
    (7 x 1= 7 mks)
2. Explain ways in which the unity of Christ is expressed in the concept of the body of Christ 1st Cor.12:12-27) (8 mks)
  - Jesus Christ is the head of the church
  - The believers form parts of the body
  - The body of Christ can be compared to the function of the human body.
  - The body has different organs in the same way the church has different members
  - They all need to work together for the well-being of the church
  - Every part of the body is needed to make it whole/all parts are interdependent/one part cannot be without the other
  - The different church members are given different spiritual gifts by the holy spirit to carry out God’s work
  - Believers are united through baptism in the holy spirit
    (any 4 x 2= 8 mks)
3. Outline the contribution of women in the church in Kenya today. (5 mks)
  - Women engage in preaching the gospel /evangelism
  - They clean/decorate the church
  - Women take care of young children in the church
  - They prepare meals for church leaders/visitors/prepare holy communion
  - They act as ushers in the church
  - Women sing in the church choir
  - They organize seminars/work helps in the church or guide and counsel members
  - They run income generating projects for the church
  - They are leaders in church/participate in choosing leaders
  - Women pray/intercede
  - Women give tithes and offerings in church.
    (5 x1= 5 mks)
1. State five similarities between traditional and Christian view of human sexuality. (5 mks)
  - In both, sexuality is a gift from god/sacred
  - In both, there are rules and regulations governing the use of gift of sex
  - In both, the gift of sex is for procreation
  - In both, sex should be enjoyed in marriage
  - In both, sexual offences are punishable
  - In both, elders and parents are to guide and teach the youth regarding their sexuality
    (first 5 x 1 = 5 mks)
2. Outline ways in which Christians use their leisure time. (8 mks)
  - Worshipping god
  - Visiting the sick
  - Caring for the needy
  - Resting
  - Watching television
  - Chatting with family members
  - Retreats
  - Visiting friends/relatives
  - Reading the Bible
  - Praying
    (8 x 1 = 8 mks)
3. Identify seven ways in which a Christian youth can avoid being influenced into drug abuse. (7 mks)
  - By exercising self-control so as to overcome curiosity
  - By having strong faith in god/depending on god to overcome frustrations
  - By keeping oneself busy/avoid b being idle
  - Good planning of the money one has to avoid misuse
  - Having the right company /friends who are positively focused
  - Being assertive/exercising life skills so as to dwell on positive behaviors
  - Avoid visiting places which are as associated with drugs
  - Taking seriously the advice given/information available against drug abuse
  - Obeying the teachings of the Bible to take good care of the body as it is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
  - Engaging in leisure activities that are a beneficial and acceptable biblically.
    (7 x 1=7 mks)
1. List six ways through which wealth is acquired in traditional African communities. (7 mks)
  - Wealth is gotten through inheritance
  - Through payment of dowry/bride price
  - Through farming/livestock rearing
  - Through raids and wars
  - Through receiving gifts
  - Through utilization of natural resources
  - Through use of skills and talents
  - Through barter trade and exchange of goods and services
  - By marrying many wives and having many children.
    (6 x1= 6 mks)
2. Give reasons why laws are important to the people of Kenya. (7 mks)
  - Laws promote harmonious living among people
  - Laws govern and safeguard people’s property
  - Laws regulate taxation
  - They protect people’s rights
  - Laws define duties and responsibilities of citizens
  - They ensure security of citizens
  - Laws regulate powers of those in authority
  - Laws enable people to engage in various development activities
    (7 x 1= 7 mks)
3. How is the church helping to reduce the rate of crime in Kenya. (6 mks)
  - Providing guidance and counseling
  - Preaching about love for one another in the society
  - Rehabilitating law breakers
  - Proving jobs/offering training opportunities to the people
  - Giving loans to people to start /run business
  - Providing recreational facilities/organizing recreational activities
  - Reporting criminals to the law enforcement authorities
  - Disciplining deviant members of the church
  - Participating in government programmes established to fight crime(e.g community policing)
  - Obeying the laws of the country/being role models
  - Praying for peace/harmony
  - Teaching responsible parenthood
  - Providing basic needs for the needy
  - Condemning evil practices in the society/teaching against crime
    (7 x 1= 7 marks )