Christian Religious Education Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Momaliche Joint Pre Mock Exams 2022

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

• This paper consists of six questions.
• Answer any five questions in the spaces provided at the end of question 6.
• Each question carries 20 marks.
• Candidates should answer the questions in correct English.

Answer any five questions

1.  
   1. The message of the angel Gabriel to Mary in Luke 1:26-38 (6mks)
   2. State six activities that took place when Jesus was born Lk 2:6-20 (6mks)
   3. State eight ways through which Christians in Kenya express joy for the birth of Jesus (8mks)
2.  
   1. Describe the baptism of Jesus of john the Baptist Lk 3: 21-22 (6mks)
   2. Outline eight reasons why Jesus was baptized and yet he was not a sinner (8mks)
   3. Give six reasons why Christians undergo baptism (6mks)
3.  
   1. Describe the triumphant of Jesus into Jerusalem Lk 19:28-40 (6mks)
   2. Outline the events that took place from the time Jesus was arrested up to the time he was sentenced to death. (7mks)
   3. State seven lessons Christians learn from the suffering and death of Jesus. (7mks)
4.  
   1. Identify the gifts of the holy spirit according to saint Paul (1corinthians 12:7-12 )
   2. How was the life of peter transformed during the day of Pentecost (6mks)
   3. Explain six ways in which the gifts of the Holy Spirit are abused in the church today.(6mks)
5.  
   1. Explain seven reasons why Christians should condemn idleness (7mks)
   2. Identify seven factors that may lead to unemployment in Kenya (7mks)
   3. What are the Christian criteria of evaluating leisure (6mks)
6.  
   1. State seven ways in which wealth was acquired in traditional African communities (7mks)
   2. Explain seven negative effects of the introduction of money economy in traditional African communities (7mks)
   3. How can Christians in Kenya help to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor?   (6mks)

MARKING SCHEME

Answer any five questions

1.  
   1. the message of the angel Gabriel to Mary in Luke 1:26-38 (6mks)
      
      • He will be great and will be called the son of the most high
      • The lord will give him the throne of his father David
        
      • He will reign the house of Jacob forever
        
      • He will be known as Jesus
        
      • his kingdom will have no end and the child will be conceived by the holy spirit
        
      • the child will be holy and would be called the son of God (Any 6x1)
   2. State six activiities that took place when Jesus was born lk 2:6-20 (6mks)
      
      • the child Jesus was wraped in swaddling cloths
        
      • Jesus was laid in a manger
        
      • The angel of the lord appeared to the shepherd
        
      • A multitude of angels appeared singing praises to God
        
      • The shepherd hurried to see the baby
        
      • The shepherd praised God after they had seen the baby Jesus
        
      • The shepherds returned to their work (Any 6x1=6)
   3. State eight ways through which Christians in Kenya express joy for the birth of Jesus (8mks)
      
      • They sing and listen to Christian songs
        
      • They attend Christians services
        
      • They partake the holy communion
        
      • They exchange gifts and message of goodwill
        
      • They visit friends and relatives
        
      • They wear new clothes
        
      • They prepare special dishes
        
      • They decorate their homes and churches
        
      • They rest from normal duties
        
      • They help the needy
        
      • They rededicate themselves to God (Any 8 x 1 =8 mks)
2.  
   1. Describe the baptism of Jesus of john the Baptist Lk 3: 21-22 (6mks)
      
      • All people had been baptized
        
      • Then Jesus came to be baptised
        
      • Jesus then began praying
        
      • The heaven opened
        
      • The holy spirit descended upon Jesus in a boldly form of a dove
        
      • Then a voice came from heaven conforming their Jesus was God’s son with when he was well
        pleased (Any 6x1=6)
   2. Outline eight reasons why Jesus was baptized and yet he was not a sinner (8mks)
      • To identify himself with humanity
      • To recognize and confirm John’s mission
      • To introduce himself to the public as the messiah
      • To receive the holy spirit who was necessary for his mission
      • To be acknowledged by God as the chosen son who will save mankind
      • To demonstrate the holy trinity
      • Baptism through the holy spirit gave divine origin of Jesus
      • Prepared Jesus for his mission
   3. Give six reasons why Christians undergo baptism (6mks)
      • Baptism enables them to become children of God
      • To enable one become a member of a Christian community
      • To enable them to receive the power of the holy spirit
      • To enable them identify themselves with Christ
      • To symbolize that they are died and resurrected with Christ
      • Through baptism one receives complete forgiveness of sins
      • It prepares Christians as members for the kingdom of God
      • It unites Christians as members of the body of Christ which is the church
      • It symbolizes obedience to Jesus teaching
      • It acts as an outwards sign of their inner faith as it is done publicity
      • It is a sign of a new covenant with God
3.  
   1. describe the triumphant of Jesus into Jerusalem Lk 19:28-40 (6mks) (Any 6x1=6mks)
      • Jesus came to mount olives and sent his disciples ahead to boring a calf which had been ridden before
      • The disciples found a colt and untied it
      • The owner of the colt sought to know where the calf was being taken
      • The disciples told the owner that the owner that the lord needed it
      • The disciples brought the colt to Jesus and put their garments on its back
      • The people spread their garments on the road where Jesus passed
      • The whole crowd of the disciples glorifies and joyfully the in Lord voices for the mighty works they had seen
      • The Pharisees in the crowd asked Jesus to silence the disciples
      • Jesus answered them that if the disciples kept quiet the stones would cry
   2. Outline the events that took place from the time Jesus was arrested up to the time he was Sentenced to death (7mks)
      • Jesus was taken to the house of the high priest
      • Peter denied Jesus three times
      • Jesus was mocked
      • Jesus was taken to the sanhedrin and accusation were made against him
      • Jesus was taken to herod who questions
      • Pilate said he had not found Jesus guilty
      • Pilate choose to have Jesus flagged
      • The crowd shouted that Jesus should be crucified
      • Pilate surrendered Jesus to be crucified
   3. State seven lessons Christians learn from the suffering and death of Jesus. (7mks)
      • Christians should have faith in God
      • Christians should endure suffering
      • Christians should forgive their enemies
      • Christians should confess their sins
      • Christians should be loyal to God
      • Christians should stand for the truth of all times
      • Christians should sacrifice for others
      • Christians should witness to the lordship of Christ
      • Christians should be courageous
4.  
   1. identify the gifts of the holy spirit according to saint Paul (1corinthians 12:7-12 )
      • wisdom
      • knowledge
      • faith
      • The gift of healing
      • Gift of performing miracles
      • Gift of prophecy
      • Gift of distinguishing spirits
      • Speaking languages
      • Interpretations of tongues
   2. How was the life of peter transformed during the day of Pentecost (6mks)
      • He was filled
      • He started speaking in lounges
      • He became courageous
      • He defended the disciples against being drunk
      • He urged the people to repent
      • Peter took up his leadership role
      • He was able to remember the old testament prophecies
      • He began witnessing the life death and resurrection of Jesus
      • He was empowered to rest from miracle. (6x1=6mks)
   3. Explain six ways in which the gifts of the Holy Spirit are abused in the church ways (6mks)
      • Some people pretend t have the gift prophecy as the give false prophecy and mislead others
      • Some people have the gift of speaking in tongues feel more superior to those who do have
      • Some people demand pay from the congregation so as pray for them
      • Others preach as though they are led by the holy spirit but do not produce the fruit of the spirit
      • The gift of prophecy has been misused by some prophecy the ends of time
      • The gift of healing and performing miracles has been misused so as to acquire fame
5.  
   1. Explain seven reasons why Christians should condemn idleness (7mks)
      • God ordained work and therefore people should work
      • Jesus condemned idleness in the parable of the talents
      • It may lead to anti- biblical activities such as stealing, drug abuse and pre-marital sex
      • It may lead to poverty as onemay not be able to meet basic needs
      • Jesus himself worked hence Christians should work
      • It is a failure to glorify God
      • Idleness leads to being a burden on others
   2. Identify seven factors that may lead to unemployment in Kenya (7mks)
      • The growth rate in Kenya economy is lower than population growth
      • Inadequate land for those who want to be farmers
      • Inadequate funds to start economic ventures
      • Emergence of lifestyles which do not promote development like drunkness
      • Negative attitude towards work like majority of the youths believe in white collar jobs as exposed to manual work
      • Poor job distribution where some people hold more than one job
      • Unfavorable policies which allow foreigners to get jobs that would have been performed by Kenyans
      • Leberisation of the market which has led to influence by cheaps goods thus leading to closure of some local industries
      • How investment ability due to the country’s desk crisis and conditions set by donor countries
      • Dismissal of redundant workers by both the government and private sector
      • Corruptions and other forms of discriminations
   3. What are the Christian criteria of evaluating leisure (6mks)
      • leisure was ordained by God and therefore God expects people to rest and regain lost energy
      • leisure should not be misused by spending too much time in passive activities that harm others
      • Christians should choose leisure activities that provide services to others
      • Leisure activities should creative and production
      • Leisure activities should pleaseand glorify God
6.  
   1. State seven ways in which wealth was acquired in traditional African communities (7mks)
      • wealth is acquired through inheritance
      • through payment of bride wealth
      • through farming
      • Through barter trade
      • By marrying many wives
      • Through raids
      • By using skills
      • B utilizing natural resources
      • Through receiving gifts
   2. Explain the negative effects of the intimidation of money economy in traditional African communities (7mks)
      • Has led to wage labour which has replaced communal work
      • It has led to urban migration hence destroying the closely knit way of traditional African communities
      • Money economy has led to formation of classes gap between the rich and the poor
      • It has lead to individualism which has led to extended family
      • It has led to bribery which has replaced the extended family
      • It has changed land ownership from being communal to private
      • Land economy has led to commercialization
   3. How can Christians in Kenya help to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor? (6mks)
      • Christians should pay taxes to government as required
      • By creating opportunities to help the jobless
      • Through training the poor with skills for self-reliance
      • By assisting the poor to access loans to improve their livelihood
      • By condemning vices that widen the gap between the rich and the poor
      • By exercising fairness