CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - BSJE Mock Exams 2023

• This paper consists of six questions.
• Answer any five questions in the spaces provided at the end of question 6.

1. 1. Outline the events that took place during the dedication of Jesus in the temple as recorded in Luke 2:22-40.        (7 marks)
   2. Identify six virtues a Christian can acquire from the incident when Jesus accompanied his parents to the temple at the age of twelve        (6 marks)
   3. Give seven reasons why children should take part in church activities.                   (7 marks)
2.  
   1. Describe the healing of the Gerasene demoniac in Luke8:26-39                      (8 marks)
   2. Give six reasons why Jesus healed the sick                   (6 marks)
   3. Identify ways in which Christians can settle disagreements among themselves           (6 marks)
3.  
   1. Outline eight events that took place during the crucifixion of Jesus.(Luke 23:26-43)   (8 marks)
   2. Identify six ways in which Joseph of Arimathea acknowledged the Lordship of Jesus. (6 marks)
   3. What lessons do Christians learn from Jesus answer to the Sadducees question on resurrection Luke 20:27-40         (6 marks)
4.  
   1. Explain  how the unity  of believers is expressed in the body of Christ                   (8 marks)
   2. How was the life of Peter transformed on the day of Pentecost?                    (6 marks)
   3. Explain six ways in which the gifts of the Holy Spirit are abused in the church today. (6 marks)
5.  
   1. State seven similarities in the traditional African and Christian view on work.             (7 marks)
   2. State the Christian teaching on human sexuality        (7 marks)
   3. State six virtues that are related to various types of work                   (6 marks)
6.  
   1. Identify seven ways Christians spread the gospel using the print media                   (7 marks)
   2. Give seven reasons why Christians are opposed to deforestation        (7 marks)
   3. How can Christians help to protect the environment?        (6 marks)

                                                                             MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. Outline the events that took place during the dedication of Jesus in the temple as recorded in Luke 2:22-40.(7 marks)
      1. Jesus was taken to Jerusalem to be presented to the Lord by his parents
      2. Simeon took Jesus up his arms/blessed the Lord.
      3. Simeon said that he was ready to die since he had seen God’s salvation/alight for revelation to the Gentiles/the glory to the Israelites.
      4. Simeon blessed the parents of Jesus.
      5. Simeon told Mary/ Jesus mother that the child was set for the fall / rising of many in Israel.
      6. Anna gave thanks/prayed /spoke of Jesus to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem
      7. The parents of Jesus performed everything according to the law of the Lord/offered a pair of turtledoves/pigeons.
      8. The parents of Jesus returned home.                    Any 7x1=7mrks
   2. Identify six virtues a Christian can acquire from the incident when Jesus accompanied his parents to the temple at the age of twelve
      1. Obedience
      2. Courage/bravery
      3. Respect
      4. Co operation
      5. Patience
      6. Honesty
      7. Love
      8. Responsibility/commitment
      9. Faithfulness                                    6x1=6mrks
   3.  Give seven reasons why children should take part in church activities. (7mrks)
      1. They are made in the image of God.
      2. To follow the example of Christ who went to the synagogues/temple
      3. To prepare them for future roles as leaders.
      4. To teach them religious beliefs/practices.
      5. To lay foundation for children’s morals early in life.
      6. Jesus taught that the kingdom of God belongs to children/he appreciated/ blessed children
      7. For continued growth of the church
      8. To help develop/improve talents
      9. To give an opportunity to socialize with others.
      10. To help them spend their leisure time positively.   7x1=7mrks
2.  
   1. Describe the healing of the Gerasene demoniac in Luke8:26-39    8marks
      1. Jesus and the disciples arrived at the land of Gerasene
      2. They met a man who was demon possessed/lived among the tombs
      3. The man fell down /told Jesus not to torment him
      4. This is because Jesus had  commanded the unclean spirit out of the man
      5. Jesus asked the man his name
      6. The man replied his name was Legion
      7. The demons begged Jesus  not to let them go into abyss but into the swine that were nearby
      8. Jesus commanded the demons to go into the swine
      9. The swine rushed/drowned in a nearby lake
      10. The herdsmen then fled/went to tell people in the city concerning what has happened
      11. The people came and found the man sitting at the feet of Jesus/healed/dressed in his right mind
      12. The people got afraid of Jesus and asked him to leave the territory
      13. The healed man asked Jesus whether he could accompany him
      14. Jesus told him to go and tell others what God had done for him
      15. The man went through the town proclaiming the good news about Jesus         8-x1=8mrks
   2. Give six reasons why Jesus healed the sick 6marks
      1. To demonstrate God’s love for human beings
      2. To take away their pain/suffering
      3. To glorify God /show God’s power
      4. To fulfil old testament prophecies
      5. To demonstrate that God’s kingdom had come
      6. To show that he was the son of God /messiah
      7. To show that his mission was universal
      8. To show that he had power over nature
      9. To strengthen the faith of the people
      10. To show that physical healing leads to spiritual healing                           6x1=6mrks
   3. Identify ways in which Christians can settle disagreements among themselves    (6mks)
      1. They pray over the issue/problem.
      2. They offer guidance and counselling to the affected.
      3. By paying visits /talking to the offenders /fellowship.
      4. By involving church leaders as arbitrators.
      5. Forgiving the one who has wronged the other/asking for forgiveness.
      6. Willingness by the offenders to accept the mistakes made /accepting liability.
      7. Withdrawing some privileges for a period of time so that one can reform.
      8. By sharing meals /eating together   .
      9. Through shaking of hands/accepting greetings.                   6 x1  = 6mks
3.  
   1. Outline eight events that took place during the crucifixion of Jesus.(Luke 23:26 -43) [8mks]
      1. Simon the Cyrene carried the cross behind Jesus
      2. A large number of people followed Jesus including women who wailed
      3. Two other men both criminals were led to be crucified
      4. They crucified him at the place of skull/Golgotha others on his left
      5. Jesus said ‘’Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing”.
      6. People stood watching
      7. The soldiers divided out his clothes by casting lots
      8. The rulers mocked him by saying he saved others, let him save himself if he is the son of God.
      9. The soldiers mocked him/offered him wine
      10. There was written notice above “this is the King of Jews”.
      11. One of the criminal hurled insults at him/Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us
      12. The other one rebuked the other criminal
      13. The criminal who had repented asked Jesus to remember him in paradise.      [8 x1marks]
   2. Identify six ways in which Joseph of Arimathea acknowledged the Lordship of Jesus
      1. He believed in the Kingdom of God
      2. He disagreed with Sanhedrin about the crucifixion of Jesus
      3. He went to Pilate and asked for Jesus body.
      4. Her removed the body of Jesus from the cross
      5. He wrapped Jesus body with expensive linen
      6. He buried Jesus on a personal tomb.
      7. He buried Jesus the very day /Friday in order for him to attend/obey the Sabbath.
      8. He reaffirmed the righteousness of Jesus on the cross.      [6 x1marks]
   3. What lessons  do Christians learn from Jesus answer  to the Sadducees question on resurrection Luke 20:27-40 [6mks]
      1. There is no marriage after resurrection.
      2. There is life after  resurrection
      3. Through resurrection, Christians become children of God.
      4. The righteous will resurrect and live eternally
      5. God of Abraham is the God of the living
      6. The bodies of those who resurrect will be transformed into spiritual body.
      7. The resurrected life is different from earthly life           [6 x1marks]
4.  
   1. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the body of Christ 
      1. St Paul describes the believers as the body of Christ
      2. Christ is the head of the church
      3. The believers form parts of the body
      4. They all need to work together for the wellbeing of the church
      5. The body has different organs just like  the church has different members
      6. Every part of the body is needed to make it whole/all parts are interdependence/one cannot be without the other.
      7. The different church members are given different spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit to carry God’s work.
      8. All members of the body of Christ are equal because they serve the same God
      9. There should be no division in the church since all believers are members of the body of Christ.
      10. Believers are united through baptism in the Holy Spirit         [4 x2 =8 marks]
   2. How was the life of Peter transformed on the day of Pentecost?
      1. He was filled with the power of the Holy Spirit;   
      2. He spoke in tongues;
      3. He defended the apostles that, they were not drunk;
      4. Peter becomes courageous;
      5. He preached the word of God;
      6. He became a witness of the work/death/ resurrection of Jesus Christ;
      7. He was able to remember/narrate Old Testament scriptures;
      8. He gained wisdom/advised the people on what to do;
      9. He baptized believers;
      10. He took up leadership roles.           6xl=6mks
   3. Explain six ways in which the gifts of the Holy Spirit are abused in the church today
      1. Some Christians pretend that they have a certain gift of the Holy Spirit
      2. By asking for payment before healing the sick;
      3. Christians misuse the gift of prophecy by giving wrong information;
      4. Some Christians may impart demonic powers on the innocent/ignorant as they claim to perform miracles;
      5. Some Christians who possess the gifts of the Holy Spirit develop pride/arrogance;
      6. Some use the gift to bring division in the church/creating splinter groups;
      7. Some Christians refuse to utilize the gifts they possess/personalize the gifts;
      8. Speaking in tongues during worship leads to disorder/confusion if the tongues are not interpreted/understood.    6xl=6mks    
5.  
   1. State seven similarities in the traditional African and Christian view on work
      1. In both, work is mainly for the purpose of acquiring basic needs.
      2. In both, work is ordained by God.
      3. In both, rest is encouraged after work/leisure.
      4. In both, work is a duty/done in obedience to God.
      5. In both, division of work is encouraged/ sharing of work.
      6. In both, hard work is emphasized/laziness is condemned.
      7. In both, talents/abilities are developed through work.
      8. In both, work promotes socialization.             [7 x1marks]
   2. State the Christian teaching on human sexuality
      1. Sex is a gift from God i.e. male and female he created them
      2. Male and female are equal before God 
      3. God created male and female in his own image and likeness.
      4. Sex is only allowed in marriage life i.e. for procreation and love.
      5. Virginity is highly valued
      6. Irresponsible sexual behavior e.g. lesbianism, adultery, incest, sodomy, bestiality, prostitution is forbidden for the body is God’s temple.
      7. Male and female are created for mutual help /companionship i.e. complementary roles.
      8. Husband and wife must not deny one another sex/conjugal rights except on mutual understanding e.g. during God’s work
      9. Sex is sacred/Holy               [7 x1marks]
   3. State six virtues that are related to various types of work
      1. Diligence/Hard work
      2. Honesty
      3. Faithfulness
      4. Responsibility
      5. Tolerance
      6. Integrity
      7. Loyalty                           6x1 = 6 Marks  
6.  
   1. Identify seven ways Christians spread the gospel using the print media (7mks)
      1. By reading the Bible/Christian literature.
      2. Teaching using CRE textbooks
      3. Selling magazines with Christian messages.
      4. Advertising Christian issues in Newspaper/ Printing Christian newspapers /writing/producing/publishing Christian magazines
      5. Distributing Christian pamphlets/Newsletters.
      6. Illustrating Christian messages using the Bible Atlas.
      7. Use of encyclopaedia/commentaries to explain /interpret Christian terminologies.
      8. Displaying posters with Christian terminologies.
      9. Imprinting Christian messages on various objects/items.
      10. Translating the print media into local languages.                      7x 1=7mks
   2. Give seven reasons why Christians are opposed to deforestation (7mks)
      1. It destroys God’s  creation
      2. It leads to desertification /destruction of catchment areas
      3. It denies the animals their natural habitat
      4. It is against God’s command/Human beings should take care of the environment.
      5. It results in environmental pollution.
      6. It affects the source of natural/ traditional medicine.
      7. It destroys the natural beauty/plants /animals.
      8. It leads to soil erosion /soil degradation.               7 x1= 7mks
   3. How can Christians help to protect the environment?(6mks)
      1. Teaching/ practicing methods of  caring ,/conserving the environment/ practicing good farming methods/ a forestation/clearing the environment
      2. Sensitize people on the importance of protecting the environment.
      3. Volunteer to work in projects aimed at protecting the environment/giving guidelines on environmental management.
      4. By establishing flowerbeds/ tree nurseries for people to get seedlings.
      5. Taking good care of their homes/ land.
      6. Avoiding activities that result in environment degradation/role models.
      7. Condemning the destruction /exploitation of the environment by greedy /powerful people.
      8. Actively participating in the environmental days /Labour Day.
      9. Giving financial support to environmental programs.             6x 1=6mks