CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Lainaku 1 Joint PreMock Exams 2023

• This paper consists of six questions.
• Answer any five questions in the spaces provided.
• Each question carries 20 marks.
• Candidates are expected to write answers in English
• Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing.

1.  
   1. Outline what Angel Gabriel revealed about John the Baptist to Zechariah in Luke 1:14-17 (6marks)
   2. Give the differences between the work of John work and that of Jesus Christ.      (8marks)
   3. State six ways in which in which a Christian couple should respond to the challenge of being childless.   (6marks)                     
2.  
   1. State five reasons why Jesus used parables in His teaching.             (5marks)
   2. Describe the parable of the Good Samaritan. (Luke 10:29-37)                 (8marks)
   3. Give seven reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the needy.         (7marks)
3.  
   1. Outline the instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy two disciples when he sent them on a mission. (7marks)                     
   2. Outline six signs of the end times as taught by Jesus in Luke 21:5-38                   (6marks)
   3. Give seven ways in which Christians are preparing for the second coming of Jesus Christ. (7marks)
4.  
   1. Give seven reasons why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the disciples after His ascension. (7marks)
   2. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the concept of the vine and the branches.    (8marks)                                             
   3. State five reasons why Christians in Kenya should work in unity.                      (5marks)
5.  
   1. Explain Christian teaching on human sexuality.       (6marks)
   2. Give seven reasons why Christians in Kenya condemn homosexuality.          (7marks)
   3. Identify seven reasons why the youths engage in pre-marital sex.         (7marks)
6.  
   1. Outline seven features of traditional African marriage.              (7marks)
   2. Give seven reasons why some young people are choosing to remain unmarried in Kenya today.       (7marks)                                   
   3. Identify six ways in which the Church is helping to solve the problem of domestic violence in Kenya today.   (6marks)     

                                                                                  MARKING SCHEME

1.  
   1. What Angel Gabriel revealed a bout John the Baptist to Zechariah in Luke1:14-17. (6marks)
      1. John the Baptist was to be a son.
      2. His name was to be John.
      3. He would bring joy/ gladness to his parents/ many will rejoice at his birth.
      4. He will be great before God.
      5. He was to drink no wine/strong drink.
      6. He was to be filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother’s womb.
      7. He would turn many of the sons of Israel to the Lord their God.
      8. He was to go before the Lord in the spirit /power of Elijah.
      9. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children / the disobedient to the wisdom of the just.   
      10. He was to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.  6x1=6marks
   2. Differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ. (8marks)
      1. John the Baptist preached mainly in the wilderness while Jesus preached in the synagogues/home cities/towns/temples
      2. John the Baptist called people to repentance, while Jesus forgave/died for their sins.
      3. John the Baptist lived the life of a Nazarite, while Jesus mixed freely with all people.
      4. John the Baptist did not perform miracles, but Jesus ministry was full of signs/wonders.
      5. John the Baptist was the forerunner/prepared the way while Jesus fulfilled/was the Messiah.
      6. While John the Baptist disciples fasted, the disciples of Jesus ate and drank.
      7. John the Baptist’s message was direct whereas Jesus preached in parables.
      8. The emphasis of John the Baptist preaching was in the promised Messiah, while that of Jesus was a bout the Kingdom of God.  4x2 =8 marks
   3. Ways in which a Christian couple should respond to the challenge of being childless.       (6marks)
      1. The couple should pray to God to bless them
      2. They can adopt children.
      3. The couple should remain faithful to each other.
      4. They should be patient/ not anxious
      5. The couple should seek medical advice/assistance
      6. The couple should seek guidance and counselling/advice from church leaders.
      7. The couple should take children of their relatives for company.        6x1=6marks
2.  
   1. Five reasons why Jesus used parables in his teaching. (5marks)
      1. Jesus used parables in order to attract listeners/ audience.
      2. It was a common method of teaching.
      3. It was a demonstration of his wisdom.
      4. To avoid direct confrontation with Jewish religious leaders.
      5. He wanted to keep his identity in secret.
      6. To isolate serious /keen listeners/ seekers from casual onlookers.
      7. To provoke his listeners to think for themselves/make individual judgement         5x1 =marks
   2. Describe the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37) (8marks)
      1. A lawyer asked Jesus who a neighbor is.
      2. Jesus responded by telling him the parable of the Good Samaritan.
      3. He said a man was on his way to Jericho from Jerusalem when he fell among robbers.
      4. They stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
      5. By chance a priest was going down that road and when he saw him he passed by on the other side.
      6. A Levite came, saw him but also passed by on the other side.
      7. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was.
      8. When he saw him, he had compassion and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine.
      9. He set him on his own beast and took him to an inn and took care of him.
      10. He paid the inn keeper and promised to come back and pay whatever more expenses used in caring for injured man.
      11. Jesus then asked who among the three proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among robbers.
      12. The lawyers replied the one who had shown mercy to the injured man.
      13. Jesus told him to go and do likewise.   8x1=8marks
   3. How the church in Kenya is helping the sick.         (7marks)
      1. The church provide free/ affordable medical services.
      2. It gives financial/ material assistance to the sick.
      3. The church provides guidance and counselling services to the sick.
      4. The church pray for the sick.
      5. The church participates in cleaning the environment for good health.
      6. Church members visit/encourage the sick.
      7. The church train medical personnel to offer health services.
      8. By constructing hospitals / mobile clinics/ recreational services to the sick.
      9. By accepting the sick in church/ preaching message of hope to them.
      10. The church has rehabilitation centers where they care for the sick.  7x1=7marks
3.  
   1. The instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy disciples when he sent them on a Mission. 7marks                                   
      1. The disciples were to pray for more laborers to be sent for the harvest
      2. The disciples were not to carry any pulse /bag/ sandals
      3. They were not to salute any one on the road.
      4. They were to say peace to any house they entered.
      5. They were to remain in the same house / not to go from house to house
      6. They were to eat / drink whatever was provided
      7. They were to heal the sick
      8. They were to tell the people that the kingdom of God has come near
      9. They were to wipe off the dust on their feet against the people if not received.    7x1=7marks
   2. Signs of the end times as taught by Jesus according to Luke 21:5-38     (6marks)
      1. Strange things will happen to the celestial bodies /sun/moon/star.
      2. People will come claiming to be the Messiah.
      3. There will be wars between nations.
      4. Natural calamities like earthquakes/roaring of the seas will occur.
      5. The followers of Christ will be hated/ persecuted.
      6. There will be famine/pestilences.
   3. Ways in Christians are preparing themselves for the second coming of Jesus Christ.   (7marks)                                
      1. Living holy lives /pursuing righteousness.
      2. By accepting / confessing Jesus as their personal savior.
      3. Through preaching the gospel to others /winning souls for Christ.
      4. Reading /practicing the word of God.
      5. By fellowshipping/encouraging one another.
      6. By helping the poor/ needy.
      7. Christians confess/ repent their sins.
      8. Through preaching the gospel to others / winning souls for Christ.  7x1=7marks
4.  
   1. Reasons why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the disciples after ascension. (7marks)
      1. The Holy Spirit would comfort the disciples.
      2. He was to counsel the disciples.
      3. He would guide the disciples on what is right/God’s righteousness.
      4. He was to convict people of their sins.
      5. He was to remind the disciples of what Jesus had taught them.
      6. He would teach people the ways/truths of the Kingdom of God.
      7. He was to reveal the future /enable the disciples to prophecy God’s will.
      8. He would glorify Jesus through the work of the disciples.
      9. He would enable the disciple s to witness about Christ throughout the world.
      10. He would empower the disciples to be able to speak with courage/ confident/authority.
      11. He would replace the physical presence of Jesus/ stay with disciples forever.  7x1=7marks
   2. How the unity of believers is expressed in the concept of the vine and the branches  (John15:1-10)         8marks
      1. God is the vinedresser/ gardener.
      2. Jesus is the true vine.
      3. Christians / followers are branches.
      4. Christians are related to God through Jesus
      5. The unfaithful Christians are like unfruitful branches which are destroyed.
      6. The faithful Christians are like fruitful branches that are pruned so as to produce more fruits.
      7. Just like the branch, Christians can only bear fruit if they remain in Christ for spiritual nourishment.
      8. Through Jesus all Christians are united.
      9. Christians are called to rely on Jesus for providence/ God’s love is passed to them through Jesus Christ.
      10. Christians are called to obey Gods command / remain faithful to bear more fruit/ be productive.  4x2 =8marks
   3. Reasons why Christians in Kenya should work in unity.  (5marks)
      1. In order to promote oneness in Christ.
      2. In order to realize effective ministry/ evangelism.
      3. To share the scarce resources/ minimizes expenses
      4. In order to adapt a common attitude toward the integration of African culture and worship
      5. To prevent the determination of splinter group/ sects
      6. So as to emulate the unity of the early church / the trinity.
      7. Christians should work in unity to serve as role models / be examples to be emulated.
      8. So that they can have a common stand in dealing with issues that affect the society/ promote development. 5x1=5marks
5.  
   1. Christian teaching on human sexuality.       (6marks) 
      1. Human sexuality has its origin from God /God created both male and female.
      2. Man and woman were created for companionship.
      3. Both men and women share in the image of God.
      4. God intended man and woman to play complementary roles/ male and female complement each other.
      5. Man and woman become one in marriage.
      6. Sexual intercourse is sacred and live-giving.
      7. Human beings have the ability to control their sexual desires.
      8. The Bible condemns all forms of irresponsible sexual behavior.   6x1=6marks
   2. Reasons why Christians condemn homosexuality        (7marks)
      1. Homosexuality is a form of sexual immorality.
      2. It is against God’s/ Biblical teaching it is a sin.
      3. It is an abuse to the sacredness of sex.
      4. It is contrary to the natural order of things.
      5. Homosexuality does not enable procreation to take place.
      6. It lowers the dignity of human beings who are created in the image of God.
      7. It can lead to diseases like HIV/AIDs leading to human suffering.
      8. It leads to rejection/ being an outcast.
   3. Seven reasons why the youths engage in pre-marital sex.        (7marks) 
      1. Sexual curiosity/some do it out of curiosity
      2. Human weakness/lack of life skills
      3. Testing fertility/proving manhood
      4. Poor role models
      5. Fear of being jilted/rejected/desire to maintain a relationship
      6. Poverty/lack of basic necessities/desire for money
      7. Availability of contraceptives
      8. Peer pressure/ influence
      9. Negative influence from print and electronic media/mass media
      10. Drug and alcohol abuse
      11. Decline in traditions/erosion of traditions/Christian values/ permissiveness.
      12. Idleness/boredom/unemployment among the youth
      13. Frustrations
      14. Some youth lack guidance and counselling       7x1=7marks
6.  
   1. Outline seven features of traditional African marriage.              (7marks)
      1. Marriage and procreation are intertwined
      2. Polygamy is allowed for reasons accepted by the community.
      3. Divorce is discouraged.
      4. The choice of marriage is influenced and approved by senior members of the family.
      5. Payment of dowry is a necessary requirement
      6. The traditional African marriage does not end with the death of a husband.
      7. The wife is subordinate to her husband but has her established rights.    7x1= 7marks
   2. Reasons why young people are choosing to remain unmarried in Kenya today. (7marks)
      1. In order to pursue their career/ education.
      2. Poverty/ lack of jobs/ inadequate resources to start a family
      3. Permissiveness allows many to satisfy their sexual lust without marriage commitment.
      4. Low self-esteem/ lack of confidence/ fear of being jilted
      5. They are not ready to take responsibilities of marriage.
      6. Religious commitment
      7. Failure to get an expected ideal partner.
      8. They have seen/experienced incidents of broken marriages/unfaithfulness in marriage.
      9. Marriage is no longer a communal duty / it is an individual decision.  7x1=7marks
   3. Ways in which the church is helping to solve domestic violence in Kenya today. 6marks
      1. Offering guidance and counselling to couples who are affected.
      2. Holding seminars/ conferences for marriage couples
      3. Praying for families.
      4. Giving material assistance/ employment to the needy in order reduce tension.
      5. Condemn all forms of violence
      6. Settling disputes among couples/ children
      7. Teaching on the need for love/ respect/ tolerance in marriage.
      8. Developing mass media programs on family relationship
      9. Visiting members in their homes to encourage them.  6x1=6marks