CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Mokasa II Joint Mock Exams 2023

 Instructions to Candidates

• This paper consists of six questions.
• Answer any five questions in the answer 
• sheets provided.

1.  
   1. Outline the Psalmist's prophecies about the Messiah. (Psalms 41:9; 110:1-2)      (6 marks)
   2. Outline what angel Gabriel revealed about John the Baptist when he announced his birth to Zachariah.     (7 marks)
   3. State seven lessons Christians learn about family relationships from the occasion when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover festival in Jerusalem (Luke 2:42-52)     (7 marks)
2.  
   1. Describe the healing of the man who had the spirit of an unclean demon in Capernaum. Luke 4:31-37.    (7 marks)
   2. Outline what Jesus said about John the Baptist. Luke 7:24-35.     (6 marks)
   3. Identify seven virtues that Christians learn from the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. Luke 9:10-17.      (7 marks)
3.  
   1. Outline the teachings of Jesus about the growth of the kingdom of God. Luke 13:1-35   (6 marks)
   2. Relate the parable of the lost son/prodigal son. Luke 15:11-32. (7 marks)
   3. Give seven lessons Christians learn from the parable of the ten pounds. Luke 19:11-27.    (7 marks)
4.  
   1. Outline the criteria for discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 7:15-20; 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 Galatians 5:16-26)    (7 marks)
   2. Identify six teachings of Saint Paul on the similarities between the church and husband-wife relationship. Ephesians 5:21-23.    (6 marks)
   3. List seven ways in which Christians demonstrate New Testament teaching on unity of believers.    (7 marks)
5.  
   1. Outline six responsibilities of employers to employees.      (6 marks)
   2. Explain the Christian criteria for evaluating the use of leisure (7 marks)
   3. How does a Christian employer determine a just wage?      (7 marks)
6.  
   1. Outline six traditional African practices that promoted law order and justice in the community.   (6 marks)
   2. Explain seven Christian views that support blood transfusion. (7 marks)
   3. Explain how the youth in the church can carry out environmental restoration in Kenya today.    (7 marks)

MARKING SCHEME 

1.  
   1. Outline six Psalmist's prophecies about the Messiah. (Psalms 41:9; 110:1-2)
      1. He would be called LORD.
      2. The messiah would rule in the midst of his enemies.
      3. The Messiah would be sent from Zion.
      4. He would be betrayed by his close friend/associate.
      5. He would be exalted and sit on the right hand side of God.
      6. The messiah would enjoy God's protection and victory over his enemies.      Any 6x1=6 marks.
   2. Outline what angel Gabriel revealed about John the Baptist when he announced his birth to Zachariah.    (7 marks)
      1. John the Baptist was to be a son
      2. His name was to be John
      3. John would be great in the sight of the Lord
      4. John would bring joy and gladness to his parents/many will rejoice at his birth.
      5. He was to drink no wine/He would be a Nazarite.
      6. He would be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother's womb.
      7. He would turn many sons of Israel to the Lord their God.
      8. He would go before the Lord in the Spirit/power of Elijah.
      9. He would turn the fathers' hearts to the children/bring reconciliation/the disobedient to the wisdom of the just.
      10. He was to make ready for the Lord a people prepared/He would prepare the people for the coming of the messiah.     Any 7x1=7marks.
   3. State seven lessons Christians learn about family relationships from the occasion when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover festival in Jerusalem (Luke 2:42-52)  (7 marks)
      1. Christians should obey their parents.
      2. Parents should teach their children about God.
      3. Parents should provide opportunities for their children to mix with others/socialize.
      4. Parents should love/be concerned about their children.
      5. Family ties should not be broken/families should live in unity. vi. God's work takes priority over the family.
      6. Parents should recognize their children's talents/abilities.
      7. There should be open communication among family members.      Any 7x1=7 marks.
2.  
   1. Describe the healing of the man who had the spirit of an unclean demon in Capernaum. Luke 4:31-37.    (7 marks)
      1. Jesus was teaching in the synagogue on a Sabbath
      2. The people were astonished because He spoke with authority.
      3. In the synagogue, there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon.
      4. The man screamed in a loud voice demanding to know if Jesus had come to destroy them.
      5. The demon also confessed that he knew Jesus as the Holy one of God/God's messenger.
      6. Jesus rebuked the demon by saying, "be silent and come out of him"
      7. The demon came out of the man, throwing him down but causing him no harm.
      8. The people were amazed at his word and power
      9. Reports about Jesus went out into the surrounding region.        Any 7x1=7 marks.
   2. Outline what Jesus said about John the Baptist. Luke 7:24-35. (6 marks)
      1. John lived in the wilderness.
      2. He led a simple life.
      3. John the Baptist was the greatest prophet.
      4. That John was a messenger/His forerunner/He was to prepare the way for the Christ
      5. He said that John's mission had been prophesied in the scriptures.
      6. He said that John was a Nazarite/ate no bread nor drunk any wine.
      7. The people had accused John of being possessed by a demon.    Any 6x1=6 marks.
   3. Identify seven virtues that Christians learn from the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. Luke 9:10-17.    (7 marks)
      1. Service
      2. Obedience
      3. Faith/trust. 
      4. Humility
      5. Co-operation
      6. Thankfulness.
      7. Carefulness.
      8. Responsibility.
      9. Kindness/generosity/sharing.
      10. Concern/compassion/mercy.
      11. Respect.      Any 7x1=7 marks.
3.  
   1. Outline the teachings of Jesus about the growth of the kingdom of God. Luke 13:1-35    (6 marks)
      1. The kingdom of God has challenges for those who enter it. 
      2. It is for those who are determined and committed to the work of Jesus. 
      3. The kingdom is not a guarantee for the Jews but, the gentiles have higher chances of entering than them.
      4. The time to enter the kingdom is so short that one has to make a quick decision and repent.
      5. Everyone should try to enter the kingdom of God.
      6. The kingdom of God will be established through Jesus' death and resurrection in Jerusalem.
      7. Earthly rulers have no powers to stop the establishment of the kingdom of God.
      8. The proponents of the kingdom of God have been persecuted by the Jewish leaders and therefore will be punished by God.
      9. The kingdom of God grows on happiness not on suffering like the sick.     Any 6x1=6 marks
   2. Relate the parable of the lost son/prodigal son. Luke 15:11-32.   (7 marks)
      1. A man had two sons
      2. A younger son asked of his share of inheritance/the father shared out his property between the two sons.
      3. The younger son gathered all he had/took his journey into a far country. 
      4. In a foreign country, the younger son squandered his property in loose living.
      5. He resorted to a humble job of looking after the pigs to earn his upkeep. 
      6. Feeling that the life that he was now living was disgraceful he regretted the decision he had made by leaving home.
      7. He opted to go back home and apologize to his father so that he could be hired as one of the servants.
      8. He was received with great joy by the father who dressed him in new clothes and held a celebration to mark the occasion
      9. He was happy that the son had come back alive
      10. The elder son was unhappy because he had never been honored by his father yet he had remained loyal
      11. The reaction of the elder son was rebuked by the father who gave reasons why they were to celebrate
      12. He assured the elder son that what he had was his.       Any 7x1=7 marks.
   3. Give seven lessons Christians learn from the parable of the ten pounds. Luke 19:11-27.    (7 marks)
      1. Christians should use the abilities that God has given them for the benefit of others.
      2. Christians will be rewarded according to their performances, 
      3. Christians have been given different gifts/abilities by God
      4. Christians will give an account of how they used their abilities
      5. Christians should be obedient/honest.
      6. Christians should use opportunities provided for them to glorify God. 
      7. Christians will lose their abilities if not put to use/punished   Any 7x1=7 marks,
4.  
   1. Outline the criteria for discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit, (Matthew 7:15-20; 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 Galatians 5:16-26) (7 marks)
      1. They should confess Jesus as the Lord and Savior
      2. The teaching should be about Jesus Christian doctrine
      3. Should posses the fruit of the Holy Spirit ke, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control Gal 5:22)
      4. They should not contradict the teachings of Jesus Christ
      5. They should not lack in character/ gratify the desires of the flesh. (eg). Fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, strife, jealousy, anger, selfishness, dissention, party spirit, drunkenness, envy, carousing. Gal 5:19-20)
      6. A believer who leads a victorious life over temptations
      7. A believer who is under the influence of the Holy Spirit will never curse Jesus (1 Corinthians 12:1-3)
      8. Those who possess the gifts of the Holy Spirit do not use the gifts of the Holy Spirit for selfish gains/enrich themselves
      9. The manifestations of the Holy Spirit should conform to the teachings of the Bible.
      10. One will give glory to God after performing miracles/serving.            Any 7x1=7 marks.
   2. Identify six teachings of Saint Paul on the similarities between the church and husband-wife relationship. Ephesians 5:21-23. (6 marks)
      1. Christ is the head of the church in the same way the husband is the head of the family.
      2. The union between a husband and wife is meant to last forever so Christians are called upon to remain faithful to Christ.
      3. Just as a husband and a wife become one flesh, so Christians are supposed to be united to Christ.
      4. Just as Christ loves the church, husband should love the wife.
      5. Just as Christ cherishes the church, husbands should care for their wives.
      6. Members of church learn to live in unity just like a husband and a wife.
      7. Christians are called upon to submit to Christ just as a wife submits to her husband.
   3. List seven ways in which Christians demonstrate New Testament teaching on unity of believers.    (7 marks)
      1. They pray/fellowship together.
      2. They observe the day of worship to honor God.
      3. They share the Holy Communion.
      4. They help those who are in need/poor.
      5. Solve problems affecting the church members.
      6. They hold joint crusades/rallies      (7 marks)
      7. They cooperate in Christian programs in mass media/resource material.
      8. Speak in one voice to condemn evil in society.                 Any 7x1=7 marks.
5.  
   1. Outline six responsibilities of employers to employees.
      1. Provide good working conditions/health/safety
      2. Pay a just wage to employees
      3. Give workers holidays and annual leaves.
      4. Provide workers with opportunities for promotion and personal development.
      5. Give workers reasonable hours of work to maintain productivity.
      6. To share profits with employees
      7. To cater for the workers welfare like medical/pension schemes.
      8. To pay retired/retrenched employees their dues on time.
      9. Treat employees with dignity and respect.
      10. Give workers reasonable load.                    Any 6x1=6 marks.
   2. Explain the Christian criteria for evaluating the use of leisure         (7 marks)
      1. There should be a balance between active and passive leisure to avoid overindulgence
      2. The choice of a leisure activity should not negatively affect one and other people in the community
      3. Leisure should only come after work as a form of rest and relaxation .
      4. One should only consider only those activities that are moral and promote Christian principles
      5. Leisure that makes one to be extravagant should be avoided/Leisure should not be expensive.
      6. Should not be dangerous to the person's health
      7. The activity should be done on the principle of moderation to avoid addiction should not be addictive
      8. The activity should promote service to others/mankind
      9. The activity should not be risky to oneself and others  Any 7x1=7 marks
   3. How does a Christian employer determine a just wage?
      1. The ability of the employer to pay
      2. The profits or the returns of the enterprise 
      3. The academic qualifications of the employee i
      4. The work experience of the employes
      5. The amount of work to be done.
      6. The number of working hours
      7. The efficiency of the worker 
      8. The needs of the employee
      9. The risks invived in the job to be done          (Any 7x1=7 marks)
6.  
   1. Online six traditional African practices that promoted law, order and justice in the commity.            (5 marks)
      1. Instituting rules and regulations for the execution of justice
      2. Administering of oaths to enhance honesty, respect and unity among
      3. Making covenants/peace treaties between two warring partners as a way of reconciliation
      4. Observing taboos to enhance good moral behavior
      5. Intermarrying with different communities which enhance pesce and harmonious living.
      6. Initiating dialogue by community leaders to discuss and resolve issues which threaten law, order and justice
      7. Sending missionaries and mediators to reconcile the warring groups.
      8. Sharing meals after settling disputes as a sign of peace and oneness
      9. Observing common religious beliefs and practices as a sign of fear of God and respect for one another.
      10. Maintaining kinship ties.
      11. Observing rites of passage. xiii. Punishing offenders.
      12. Owning property on communal basis.
      13. Installation of rulers, kings, chiefs and elders to maintain law order and justice.
      14. Disciplining children by older members of the society.
      15. Young people are expected to respect the old.
      16. Family heads share wealth fairly to his children before death.        Any 7x1=7marks
   2. Explain seven Christian views that support blood transfusion.(7 marks)
      1. It is acceptable because it saves lives.
      2. The Christians have a duty to preserve and not destroy lives.
      3. Blood transfusion can help a person feel better and is therefore not wrong.
      4. Blood transfusion gives the recipient a new lease of life, allowing them to live longer.
      5. God has given human beings a choice on what is good and bad, and since blood transfusion saves lives it can be considered good.
      6. A long life is valued and is a blessing and blood transfusion prolongs life. v
      7. Blood transfusion alleviates the suffering of young families whose members are involved in road accidents.
      8. The benefits of blood transfusion outweigh the risks involved.      Any 7x1 =7 marks. 
   3. Explain how the youth in the church can carry out environmental restoration in Kenya today.     (7marks)
      1. The youth should sensitize people on the importance of protecting the environment/theatre performance on the environment.
      2. They should teach on methods of environmental conservation e.g. building gabions, terracing, and contour ploughing.etc.
      3. They need to form church organizations/clubs/societies aimed at environmental conservation.
      4. The youth should raise funds to support environmental exploitation/degradation.
      5. They should lobby the government to enact laws that are aimed at protecting the environment.
      6. They should act responsible/be role models on issues regarding the environment.
      7. They should take part in environmental days for planting trees/cleaning occasions.
      8. They should raise funds to support environmental conservation program. Any 7x1=7mark