CRE Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Sukellemo Joint Pre Mock Exams 2023

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

• This paper consists of six questions
• Answer any five in the spaces provided
• Each questions carries 20 marks
• Ensure no question is missing
• Students should answer the questions in English

1.  
   1. State six similarities in the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ (6marks)
   2. Basing your answer on infancy narrative in luke1:40-56 describe what happened when Mary visited Elizabeth (8marks)
   3. Outline six lessons Christians learn about family relationship from the incident when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover festival (6marks)
2.  
   1. With reference to the sermon on the plain, state six teachings of Jesus on how human beings should relate to one another (6marks)
   2. Describe the incident in which Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8: 22 - 25). (8marks)
   3. Give the lessons that Christians learn from the transfiguration of Jesus. (6marks)
3.  
   1. Give reasons why Jesus used the parable of the lost son in his teaching (6marks)
   2. With the reference to the story of rich man and Lazarus, explain teaching of Jesus on proper use of wealth ( luke 16 :19-31) (7marks)
   3. Give seven ways in which Christians prepare for the second coming of Jesus (7marks)
4.  
   1. Outline what peter said about Jesus on the day of Pentecost (6marks)
   2. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the body of Christ.(8marks)
   3. State six factors that hinder effective cooperation among Christians today (6marks)
5.  
   1. Outline six Similarities between the Traditional African and Christian view on Human sexuality (6marks)
   2. Give six effects of divorce on children in Kenya today (6marks)
   3. Identify eight ways in which the Church is helping to solve the problem of domestic violence in Kenya today. (8marks)
6.  
   1. Outline eight ways through which Christians demonstrate responsible parenthood (8marks)
   2. Outline the importance of professional codes of Ethics. (6marks)
   3. State six reasons why Christians condemn idleness (6marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. State six similarities in the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ               (6marks)
      1. In both, Angel Gabriel announced their births.
      2. In both, the unborn were males
      3. In both, the conception was through divine intervention.
      4. In both, there were some element of doubt.
      5. Zechariah and Mary were both troubled and afraid.
      6. In both, the children were first born.
      7. In both, the names of the children were given by the Angel before birth.
      8. In both, the mission of the children was given by the angel. (First 6x1=6marks)
   2. Basing your answer on infancy narrative in luke1:40-56 describe what happened when Mary visited Elizabeth   (8marks)
      1. She entered Zechariah's home,
      2. She greeted Elizabeth.
      3. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greetings the baby in her womb leaped.
      4. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
      5. Elizabeth exclaimed with a loud cry.
      6. She blessed Mary and child in the womb.
      7. Elizabeth wondered why Mary the mother of her Lord has visited her     
      8. Elizabeth informed Mary that the baby in her womb had leaped for joy in her greetings.
      9. Mary responded by praising God
      10. Mary stayed  with Elizabeth for three months       (8x1=8marks)
   3. Outline six lessons Christians learn about family relationship from the incident when Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover festival                                                                     (6marks)
      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 about 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 communities among family members    (6x1=6marks)
2.  
   1. With reference to the sermon on the plain, state six teachings of Jesus on how human   beings  should relate to one another    (6marks)
      1. Human beings should love enemies.
      2. They should do good to those who hate them.
      3. They should bless those who curse them
      4. They should pray for those who mistreat them
      5. They should help those in need
      6. They should lend without expecting anything in return.
      7. They should show mercy to others
      8. They should not judge/condemn others
      9. Human being should forgive one another/not revenge.
      10. They should be generous
      11. They should do unto others what they expect done to them.( 6 x 1 = 6marks)
   2. Describe the incident in which Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8: 22 - 25).              (8marks)
      1. Jesus got into a boat with his disciples.
      2. He told them that they should go to the other side of the lake so they sent off.
      3. As they sailed Jesus fell a sleep.A storm of wind came down of the lake.
      4. The boat was filled with water/they were in danger.
      5. The disciples went and woke Jesus saying “master we are perishing”
      6. Jesus got up, rebuked the wind/the raging water/waves
      7. The storm subsided/ceased/there was calm
      8. Jesus asked the disciples where their faith was
      9. The disciples were afraid/they marveled.
      10. The disciples wondered who Jesus was even the wind and water could obey him.   ( 8 x 1 = 8marks)
   3. Give the lessons that Christians learn from the transfiguration of Jesus.                          (6marks)
      1. Christians learn that Jesus is the son of God/ holy
      2. They should be always alert
      3. They should not be selfish/ share God’s secrets with others
      4. It teaches that Jesus was a fulfillment of the Old Testament law/ prophesies They should be prayerful
      5. They learnt that Jesus is the messiah foretold by the Old Testament prophets
      6. They should enter the presence of God with great respect/ reverence
      7. They should learn to endure suffering
      8. They should live with hope knowing that there is life after death
      9. They should be slow to speak/ learn more about Christ before they speak   ( 6 x 1 = 6marks)
3.  
   1. Give reasons why Jesus used the parable of the lost son in his teaching                        (6marks)
      1. To encourage sinners to accept the word of God
      2. To show consequences of loose living
      3. To encourage people to realize their sinfulness / be willing to repent/ reconcile
      4. To teach about God’s love for all people/ kingdom of God is for all people
      5. To show God’s unconditional forgiveness
      6. To warn against judging others/ condemning them
      7. To teach his audience the need to rejoice for/ welcome repentant sinners
      8. He wanted to encourage families to live in harmony / unity   ( 6 x 1 = 6marks)
   2. With the reference to the story of rich man and Lazarus, explain teaching of Jesus on proper use of wealth ( luke 16 :19-31)      (7marks)
      1. Jesus taught wealth should be used to allieviate the suffering of others /help the needy
      2. Wealth should be used to serve God
      3. Wealth used be used to spread good news
      4. Wealth should not be used to buy unnecessary materials for luxuries when others are suffering
      5. Proper use of wealth enables one to be rewarded in heaven
      6. Wealth should not be used to oppress/ humiliate the poor
      7. Too much trust in wealth can prevent someone from having eternal life
      8. Wealth is a gift / blessing from God / Christians are custodians of wealth
      9. Wealth is temporary/ not permanent   ( 7 x 1 = 7marks)
   3. Give seven ways in which Christians prepare for the second coming of Jesus                (7marks)
      1. Christians pray/fast in readiness of second coming of Christ
      2. By accepting / confessing jesus as personal savior
      3. By pursuing righteous lives
      4. Through preaching the gospel to others
      5. Reading / practicing the word of God
      6. By fellowshipping / encouraging one another
      7. By helping the needy
      8. By partaking the holy communion
      9. Christians confess their sins                             ( 7 x 1 = 7marks)
4.  
   1. outline what peter said about Jesus on the day of Pentecost                                            (6marks)
      1. Jesus had sent the holy spirit as a fulfilment of joels prophecy
      2. Jesus was the son of God
      3. Jesus performed mighty wonders /deeds through power of God / miracles
      4. Jesus death was the will of God
      5. God raised him from death
      6. He has been exalted in heaven / seated at the right hand of God
      7. Jesus is the lord /Christ / messiah
      8. Jesus was a descendant of David
      9. Jesus was from Nazareth
      10. He was killed by lawless men    ( 7 x 1 = 7marks)
   2. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the body of Christ.     (8marks)
      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. The body has different organs. In the same way the Church has different members
      5. They all need to work together for the well being of the church.
      6. Every part of body is needed to make it whole all parts are interdependence one part cannot be without the other.
      7. The different church members are given different spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit to carry out God’s work.
      8. Believers are united through baptism in the Holy Spirit.     ( 1 x 8= 8marks)
   3. state six factors that hinder effective cooperation among Christians today                  (6marks)
      1. Greed for power / leadership wrangles
      2. Competition to win more converts
      3. Materialism / desire to have more
      4. Discrimination based on gender/ tribe/ education / race
      5. Political interference
      6. Different interpretation of the bible
      7. Emergence of cults / idol worship
      8. Lack of equity in resource/ funds
      9. Lack of money/ inadequate funds
      10. Poor infrastructure
      11. Language barrier    ( 1 x 6= 6marks)
5.  
   1. Outline six Similarities between the Traditional African and Christian view on Human sexuality      (6marks)
      1. In both sexuality is a gift from God
      2. In both human sexuality is sacred/holy
      3. In both the gift of sex should be enjoyed in marriage
      4. In both the gift of sex is for procreation
      5. There are rules/regulations regarding the use of the gift of sex in both
      6. Elders/parents are to guide/teach the youth regarding their sexuality in both
      7. In both sexual offences are punishable                                              (6x 1 = 6marks)
   2. Give six effects of divorce on children in Kenya today                                            (6marks)
      1. it leads to loss of parental love
      2. the children suffer emotional imbalance
      3. it may lead to street children
      4. it may lead to children dropiing out of school
      5. the children might engage in crime / prostituition
      6. it can lead to child labour
      7. it can lead to early marriage
      8. it leads to poverty in the family / lack of basic needs
      9. it can lead to the child getting diseases/ death
      10. it can lead to stigmatization          (6x 1 = 6marks)
   3. Identify eight ways in which the Church is helping to solve the problem of domestic violence in Kenya today.          (8marks)
      1. Offering guidance and counselling to couples who are affected.
      2. Holding seminars/conferences for marriage couples.
      3. Developing mass media programmes on family relationship.
      4. Praying for families
      5. Teaching on the need for love/respect/tolerance in marriage.
      6. Members in their homes to encourage them.
      7. Giving material assistance/employment to the needy in order to reduce tension.
      8. Condemn all forms of violence.
      9. disputes among couples/children.        (8x 1 = 8marks)
6.  
   1. outline eight ways through which Christians demonstrate responsible parenthood   (8marks)   
      1. Christian parents provide physical /basic needs for the family
      2. They provides spiritual guidance to their children
      3. They teach their children to live in harmony with others/moral values
      4. They provide their children with education in order to acquire necessary knowledge/skills     to realize their full potential
      5. They act as role models for their children
      6. They discipline/correct the children whenever they deviate from the norms
      7. They provide protection/security to their children which enables the  children to deal with situations in life.
      8. They teach their children how to grow physically/socially/psychologicaly so as for them to understand changes in their bodies as they develop.  .     
      9. They spend quality time with their children
      10. They should be role model to their children
      11. They should play for their children
      12. They should their children how to grow physically psychologically so as to understand changes in their body (8x 1 = 8marks         
   2. Outline the importance of professional codes of Ethics.          (6marks)
      1. Professional code of ethics safe guard profession against being comprised in their work
      2. They give guidance on the relationship among professionals /those they serve
      3. They contain regulations / terms of employment /promotion / remuneration / termination of service
      4. They promote self-discipline / accountability for the work done
      5. They act as a measure of service / determine levels of performance
      6. They enable the professions earn public trust/respect from the people they serve / maintain public message of the profession
      7. They protect professionals from undue pressure to do something that might be ethically wrong /that can compromise integrity               (6x 1 = 6marks)           
   3. State six reasons why Christians condemn idleness                                                    (6marks)
      1. Idleness encourages dependence on other people
      2. It retards development of God given talents
      3. It is seen as disobedience to Gods comaamd for human beings to work
      4. It may lead to crime
      5. It can lead to life style diseases
      6. It leads to poverty / lack of basic necessities
      7. Idleness may lead to conflicts /quarrels / fights among people
      8. It is failure to uphold the image of God as worker     (6x 1 = 6marks )