CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Momaliche Pre Mock Exams 2023

Instructions to candidates.

• This paper consists of six questions.
• Each question is 20 marks.
• Answer any five questions in the booklet provided.

1.  
   1. Outline Nathans prophecies concerning the Messiah (2 Samuel 7:3-17) (6marks)
   2. Describe the visit of the angel of the Lord to the Shepherds on the night Jesus was born. (8 marks)
   3. What six lesson do Christians learn about family relationship from the incident when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover festival? (6 marks)
2.  
   1. Describe the healing of the man with a withered hand in (Lk 6: 6 – 11). (8 marks)
   2. State six factors that hinder people from accepting the call of Christ to salvation.  (6 marks)
   3. Give six virtues that Christians learn from the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. (6 marks)
3.  
   1. Describe the incident in which Jesus was accused of using the power of Beelzebul to cast out Demons. (Luke 11:14-23) (8marks)
   2. Identify six teachings of Jesus on the growth of God’s Kingdom based on the parables of the Mustard seed and the yeast. (6marks)
   3. Give six reasons why a Christian should practice Jesus’ teachings on the kingdom of God. (6marks)
4.  
   1. State seven teachings of St. Paul about love in 1 Cor. 13. (7 Marks)
   2. Explain eight teachings of Jesus about the vine and branches in John 15:1-10 that reveal about the unity of believers (8 marks)
   3. State Ways in which Christians can promote unity in Kenya today (5 marks)
5.  
   1. Outline Christians teaching on celibacy. (5marks)
   2. Identify seven causes of irresponsible sex behavior. (7marks)
   3. Explain Christians teaching on irresponsible sex. (8 marks
6.  
   1. Outline eight Christians teachings on work ( 8 marks)
   2. State the role of professionals ethics in a work place (6 marks)
   3. Identify six way in which the church is helping to reduce the rate of unemployment in Kenya today (6 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. Nathans prophecies concerning the Messiah (2 Samuel 7:3-17)
      
      1. God would raise up an offspring from David to sit on the throne.
         
      2. He would deliver the people from their enemies.
         
      3. God would establish the throne of his kingdom last forever.
         
      4. God will be his father and He will be his son.
         
      5. God will not take his steadfast love from him.
         
      6. God would make his name great and bless his descendants.
         
      7. Israel would live in peace
         
      8. God would support the expected king
   2. The visit of the Angel of the Lord to the Shepherds on the night Jesus was born.
      
      1. The shepherds were looking after their flocks in the field at night
         
      2. The angel appeared to them
         
      3. The glory of the lord shone around them
         
      4. They were filled with fear
      5. The angle reassured them/ told them not to fear
         
      6. He told them of the good news of the birth of Jesus
      7. They were told where to find baby Jesus
         
      8. The angles gave them a sign on how they would find Jesus
         
      9. There appeared a host of angles singing/ praising God
         
      10. The angles left them/ went back to heaven
          
      11. The shepherds went to Bethlehem/ found baby Jesus
   3. Lessons Christians learn about family relationships from the incident when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover Festival.
      
      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
         
      4. Parents should love/ be concerned about their children
      5. Family ties should not be broken/ families should live in unity
         
      6. God’s work takes priority over the family
         
      7. Parents should recognize their children’s talents/ abilities
         
      8. There should be open communication among family members (6 x 1 = 6 marks)
2.  
   1. The healing of the man with a withered hand in Lk 6: 6 – 11. (8 marks)
      
      1. Jesus went into the synagogue on a Sabbath / to teach / was teaching
         
      2. There was a man with a withered hand.
         
      3. The Pharisees and the teachers of the law watched closely to see whether Jesus will heal on a Sabbath.
      4. Jesus knew what they were thinking and He told the man to get up.
      5. The man stood up there
         
      6. Jesus asked them whether it was lawful to do good or evil; save life or destroy it on a Sabbath.
         
      7. Looking around He said to the man, “stretch out your hand”
      8. The mad did so and he was completely healed.
      9. The Pharisees and the teachers of the law were furious and they started to discuss among themselves what they were to do with Jesus. 8x 1 = 8 marks
   2. Six factors that hinder people from accepting the call of Christ to salvation.
      1. Negative peer pressure.
      2. Permissiveness in the society / moral decadence.
      3. Lack of role models / mentors.
      4. Poverty / unemployment.
      5. Greed for money / wealth / power.
      6. False interpretation / false teaching.
      7. Influence from mass media.
      8. Cultural differences / racism / ethnicity
      9. Science and technology / social media
      10. health / sickness 6 x 1 = 6 marks
   3. Six virtues that Christians learn from the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand
      1. Service
      2. Obedience
      3. Faith/trust
      4. Humility
      5. Cooperation
      6. Thankfulness
      7. Carefulness
      8. Responsibility
      9. Kindness/generosity/sharing
      10. Concern/compassion/mercy
      11. Respect
3.  
   1. The incident in which Jesus was accused of using the power of Beelzebul to cast out demons.
      1. Some people had watched Jesus drive out demons from a dumb man.
      2. When the demon came out, the man started speaking.
      3. The crowds were amazed.
      4. However, some people accused Jesus of using the power of Beelzebul.
      5. Others asked for a sign from heaven to test him.
      6. Jesus knew their thoughts and told them a house divided against itself will fall.
      7. He said Satan cannot be divided against himself for his kingdom will fall.
      8. Jesus asked them by whom their followers would drive out demons in. He drove out demons by Beelzebul.
      9. Jesus talked about a strong man guarding his house and his possessions would be safe until a stronger man overpowers his guard and takes away his possessions.
      10. He said that whoever was not with him was against him.(Any 8 x 1=8mks)
   2. Six teachings of Jesus on the growth of God’s kingdom based on the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast.
      1. Nations of the world find protection in God’s kingdom.
      2. The kingdom of God grows from a humble beginning.
      3. The kingdom of God is universal/all nations of the world come together.
      4. The kingdom of God grows in unseen ways/works inside people’s hearts.
      5. The kingdom of God works mysteriously transforming the lives of those who join it.
      6. The kingdom of God grows to greatness and becomes big though gradually.
      7. The effect of the kingdom will always be manifest. (Any 6x1 =6mks)
   3. Six reasons why a Christian should practice Jesus’ teachings on the kingdom of God.
      1. To have eternal life/enter heaven.
      2. To turn away from sin/seek forgiveness.
      3. To enjoy God’s blessings/peace.
      4. To be a witness of Jesus death resurrection/it’s an acceptance with the great mission.
      5. To serve God/be ambassadors of God’s kingdom.
      6. To enter into a personal relationship with God.
      7. To be the Light of the word.
      8. To acquire a new identity.
      9. To escape judgement/going to hell.
      10. To identify with a spiritual/social group.
      11. To escape sufferings caused by sin in the world. (Any 6x1=6 mks)
4.  
   1. The teaching of Paul about love in 1 Cor. 13. 7 Marks
      1. Love is a gift of the Holy spirit
      2. t is the most important gift
      3. It is kind
      4. It is not jealous
      5. It is not boastful
      6. It is not ill mannered
      7. It is generous
      8. It is not quick to anger
      9. It does not keep records of wrongs
      10. It is not happy with evil
      11. It is happy with truth
      12. Love endures
      13. Love is eternal 1 x 7 = 7 marks
   2. The teaching of Jesus about the vine and branches. John 15:1-10 8marks
      1. God is the vine dresser/Jesus is the true vine
      2. The followers of Jesus/the Christians are the branches
      3. Christians are related to God through Jesus Christ
      4. The unfaithful Christians are the unfruitful branches which are cut away/destroyed
      5. The faithful Christians/fruitful branches are pruned so as to produce more fruit
      6. Christians can only bear fruits/do good things if they remain united to Christ
      7. Through Christ all Christians are joined to one another
      8. Christians should rely on God for all providence
      9. Love is passed on to the Christians from God through Christ
      10. Christians should observe/Keep God’s commandments
   3. Ways in which Christians can promote unity in Kenya today 5 marks
      1. Preaching peace, love and unity
      2. Organizing inter-denominational crusades
      3. Reconciling warring parties
      4. Admit children from different faiths in the schools
      5. Use of common syllabus for CRE in schools
      6. Electing leaders who will promote unity
      7. Forgiving one another
      8. Advocating for laws which are not discriminative
      9. Encouraging inter-ethnic and inter racial marriage.   1 x 5 = 5 marks
5.  
   1. Christian teaching about celibacy
      1. It is a gift from God
      2. It is a way of leading a holy life
      3. It is an alternative to marriage
      4. It is way of serving God better
      5. Calibates dedicate time to God
      6. It involves the virtue of temperance (any 5x1=5mks)
   2. Causes of irresponsible sexual behavior
      1. Exposure to pornographic literature
      2. Permissive immoral society
      3. Breakdown in traditional customs
      4. Availability of contraceptives among youth
      5. Curiosity among the youth
      6. Irresponsible mass media
      7. Adolescent biological changes in the body
      8. Scanty dressing that provoke minds (any 7x1=7mks)
   3. Christians teaching on irresponsible sex.
      1. These behaviors are against the will of God regarding sexual relationships
      2. They are inconsistence with Christian teachings and principles
      3. Those involved break ten commandments
      4. It is wickedness
      5. It is unholy and dirty before God
      6. It is spiritually unclean
      7. It is lack of consideration for others welfare
      8. It defiles the human body which i.e. the temple of the Holy spirit
      9. It is against the teachings of the bible
      10. It undermines the divinely given purpose of sex
      11. It can lead to the breakup of marriage in case of adultery
      12. It can lead to unplanned pregnancy.
6.  
   1. Christ teaching on work.
      1. Work is ordained from God/ command from God
      2. Human beings should work to subdue/conquer the earth
      3. Work is good/god himself worked
      4. God blesses a hard worker/worked
      5. God blesses a hard worker/worker/work is rewarded
      6. Christians should work to acquire basic need/necessities
      7. Christians should work to assist these who are needy/less fortunate
      8. Christian work as a co-creator with God.
      9. People should work to emulate Jesus who was a worker/carpenter
      10. Work became a curse/unpleasant after human being fell into sin
      11. Christians should not overwork/ enslave others
      12. Those who work should get a just wage
      13. People should take rest
      14. People should take rest
      15. People should work faithfully/diligently
      16. Work should be done in an orderly manner (8x1= 8 marks)
   2. The role of professional ethics in work place.
      1. They guide the workers on how to relate with one another
      2. They define how worker should handle/relate with there clients
      3. They help to create healthy interaction between the workers/employees and their supervisors/authority.
      4. They help in maintaining the standards of the service offered/goods produced in a work place
      5. The determine how one should perform his/her duties/keep up the date with the demands of the profession
      6. They help to maintain dignity of the profession/ integrity of the workers
      7. They help the public to respect the professional from undue pressures from other interested parties.
      8. They help to determine the entry requirement/qualifications needed in a given profession.
         (6x1=6 marks)
   3. Ways in which the church is helping to reduce the rate of unemployment in Kenya today.
      1. The church encourages people to start income generating activities
      2. The church provides loans to the unemployed to start small scale business
      3. The church creates job opportunities through establishing church projects.
      4. It teaches the youth about the dignity of manual work/encourage the youth to participate in agriculture/technical fields.
      5. It organizes seminars for the youth/unemployment on how to utilize their potentials
      6. It condemns corrupt practices which interfere with the recruitment/economic growth.
      7. It encourages its members to pay taxes promptly so that the government can have the resources to employ/pay the workers
      8. It trains/sponsors the youths on vocational skills that are necessary for employment /self employment.
      9. The church tries to be fair when recruiting people for various jobs. (6x 1 = 6 marks)