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

Instructions To Candidates. 

• This paper consists of six questions.
• Answer any FIVE questions in the answer sheet provided
• Each Question carries 20 marks

1.  
   1. State Jeremiah’s prophecy about the messiah. (6mks)
   2. Explain Simeon’s prophetic message about Jesus during His dedication. (7mks)
   3. From Mary’s song, the Magnificat give seven ways in which the church can help to uplift the lives of less fortunate. (7mks)
2.  
   1. Describe the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness before he began his public ministry. (6mks)
   2. State seven problems that Jesus encountered as a result of performing miracles. (7mks)
   3. State seven problems that Christian leaders face in their work in Kenya today. (7mks)
3.  
   1. Give six reasons why Jesus cleansed the temple of Jerusalem (Luke 22:8-13). (6mks)
   2. Outline the preparations that Jesus made for the last supper. (7mks)
   3. Give reasons why peter denied Jesus.  (7mks)
4.  
   1. Identify the fruits of the Holy spirit in Galatians 15:22-23. (5mks)
   2. Explain what the teachings of Jesus about the vine and the branches reveal about the unity of believers in John 15: 1-10. (8mks)
   3. Give seven ways in which Christians can prevent divisions in the church in Kenya today. (7mks)
5.  
   1. Outline basis of Christian ethics. (7mks)
   2. Give reasons why life skills are important? (6mks)
   3. Mention factors that have led to challenges of bringing up children. (7mks)
6.  
   1. Give the Christian teaching on human sexuality. (7mks)
   2. Outline the effects of rape. (7mks)
   3. Give reasons why rape cases are on the increase in Kenya today.    (6mks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. State Jeremiah’s prophecy about the messiah. (6mks)
      • Righteous branch of David / be an heir to the throne of David.
      • He would rule Judah and Israel
      • He would rule wisely / execute justice of the Lord
      • Protect Judah from her enemies.
      • Bring peace among the people of Israel.
      • Make them dwell securely in their land.
      • Be referred to as the “Lord is our righteousness.
        Any 6 points 6 x 1 max 6 marks
   2. Explain Simeon’s prophetic message about Jesus during His dedication. (7 mks)
      • Jesus was the son of God.
      • He was the saviour of the world.
      • He would be the light of the gentiles
      • He would liberate the Israelites from oppression.
      • He would cause the rise and fall of many in Israel.
      • He would bring joy to many.
      • He would suffer for the sake of human kind
      • He would cause suffering to His mother through His death.
        Any 7 points 7 x 1 max 7 marks
   3. From Mary’s song, the Magnificat, give seven ways in which the church can help to uplift the lives of less fortunate. (7 mks)
      • Preaching to them good news of salvation.
      • Encouraging them to seek for salvation offered by God.
      • Encouraging them to emulate God by living holy lives and avoiding crime.
      • Encouraging them to trust in God’s providence.
      • Encouraging to pray to God for their needs.
      • Assure them of God’s blessings for the humble.
      • Show compassion towards them.
      • Giving alms to them.
      • Feeding them, visiting them, building them shelters.
      • Empowering them economically.
2.  
   1. Describe the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness before he began his public ministry
      (6 x 1 = 6 marks)
      • Jesus was full of Holy Spirit after baptism.
      • He lived in wilderness for forty days without food .
      • Devil told him to command stones to become bread if he was the son of God.
      • Jesus told him that man could not live by bread alone.
      • Jesus was shown the kingdom of the world and told that he will be given if he will worship the devil.
      • Jesus told the devil that only God lone is to be worshipped/served.
      • Jesus was taken to the pinnacle of the temple and asked him to throw himself down for
      • God would command angels to guard him.
      • Jesus told the devil that one should not tempt God.
      • The devil left
   2. State seven problems that Jesus encountered as a result of performing miracle.  (7 x1 = 7marks)
      • Was accused of using the power of the devil.
      • Was accused of violating the law of the Sabbath.
      • Crowd followed him some hoping to receive a miracle from him.
      • Jewish religious leaders plotted to have him killed.
      • He was accused of blasphemy.
      • In some places, he was rejected i.e. where the miracle brought loss e.g. that of casting out demons to the pigs.
      • A times, he was forced to take refuge to escape from the crowd.
      • He used to be tired/ become exhausted.
   3. State seven problems that Christian leaders face in their work in Kenya today.
      • Opposition from political leaders.
      • Lack of cooperation /unity from congregation.
      • False prophets/cults.
      • Misinterpretation of the scripture.
      • Inadequate pastoral care.
      • Drug abuse among members.
      • Insecurity in some parts of the country
      • Lack of resources /finance.
      • Permissiveness/ moral decadence in the society.
      • Negative influence from mass media.
3.  
   1. Reasons why Jesus cleansed the temple of Jerusalem.
      • It was a place of worship and people had defiled it.
      • It was supposed to be a house of prayer
      • The money changers were dishonest and acted as robbers
      • The people dishonored and disrespected Him in the temple.
      • Its holy place and it had been wrongly used.
      • The money changers were hindering the gentile worshippers from using the temple.
      • Jesus was exercising His messianic authority.
        Any 6 points (6x1=6marks)
   2. Preparations that Jesus made for the last supper(Luke 22:8-13)
      • Jesus sent Peter and John to prepare for the last supper/Passover
      • He instructed two disciples to go into the city/Jerusalem
      • He told them that they would meet a man in the city carrying a jug
      • Jesus told him that they should follow the man into the house he was to enter
      • Once in the house, the disciples were to ask the owner/householder to show them the guest room
      • Jesus told the disciples that the householder/owner would show them a furnished upper room
      • He instructed the disciples to prepare the room
      • The disciples prepared the meal
      • Jesus together with his disciple sat down in the prepared room      7x1=7mks
   3. Reasons why peter denied Jesus
      • He was afraid of being arrested
      • He was overcome by the devil
      • His denial was predicted by Jesus
      • Peter was confused by the turn of events
      • He was disappointed by the fact that Jesus didn’t fight back
      • He lacked faith in Jesus
      • He had no support of other disciples
      • He was very sure of his loyalty to Jesus
      • His reaction was due to human weakness i.e he lacked the moral courage to stand by Jesus during His suffering
      • The gospel portrays him as very spontaneous/impulsive / acting in the spur of the moment
        7x1=7marks
4.  
   1. fruits of the holy spirit gal 5:22-23
      • gentleness -goodness
      • patience
      • Faithfulness
      • love
      • Joy
      • Peace
      • self control
      • Kindness                   any 5x1=5mks
   2. the teaching of Jesus about the unity of believers from the vine and the branches John 15:1-10
      • Jesus is the true vine
      • God is the vine dresser
      • believers are the branches
      • Christians are related to God through Jesus
      • The fruitful branches/ Christians are pruned to produce more fruits
      • believers can only remain fruitful only if they remain united in Christ
      • Christians should rely on god for their needs
      • Christians should keep Gods commandments
      • Unfruitful believers are cut off and burnt              any 8x1=8mks
   3. Seven ways in which Christians can prevent division in church today
      • Treat each other with love
      • Teach/ preach the word of God to all
      • Assist those in problems/needy
      • Avoid arrogance/practice humility
      • Pray for one another
      • Repent/ask for forgiveness
      • Guide and counsel the members
      • Follow the church doctrines
      • Give financial report                     any 7x1=7mks
5.  
   1. Outline basis of Christian ethics. (7mks)
      • Bible – Ten commandments.
      • Church laws.
      • Use of the natural law.
      • Use of conscience.
      • Use of compatible Traditional African values.
      • Use of secular laws.
      • Use of knowledge and free will. (7x1=7 marks)
   2. Give reasons why life skills are important? (6mks)
      • Help people to live positively and actively.
      • Practice health behavior.
      • Assess and avoids risky behavior.
      • Make informed choice and decision.
      • Set goals in life and achieve then.
      • Improve self esteem and confidence.
      • Contributes in making a just society. (6x1=6 marks)
   3. Mention factors that have led to challenges of bringing up children.
      • Permissiveness in society.
      • Influence from western culture.
      • Influence of mass media. T.V., phones.
      • Erosion of traditional culture.
      • Individualism.
      • Misunderstanding importance of children’s rights.
      • Educated children view parents as illiterate.            (7x1=7 marks
6.  
   1. Christians teaching on human sexuality
      • God created both male and female in his image and likeness
      • Male and female are complementary
      • the main function of sex is for procreation
      • Sex is only allowed in marriage
      • Sex is sacred and a gift from God
      • Male and female should live in mutual love and companionship
      • Male and female are equal before God
      • Irresponsible sexual behavior is condemned
      • Male and female should respect each other            any 7x1=7mks
   2. Effects of rape
      • Physical injuries that may damage reproductive system
      • It may lead to pregnancy
      • leads to transmission of diseases
      • May lead to death
      • Causes hatred between families involved
      • leads to self-pity and depression
      • Rape victims are traumatized
      • The raped victims may not trust any woman/man
      • Leads to imprisonment                any 7x1= 7mks
   3. Reasons why rape cases are on the increase in Kenya today
      • lack of self control
      • indecent dressing
      • Bad company
      • Moral decay
      • Uncontrolled sexual desires
      • Curiosity