CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Form 4 Term 3 Opener Exams 2023

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Instructions.

Answer any five questions,

QUESTIONS

1. Describe the incident when an angel visited the shepherds on the night Jesus was born. (Luke 2:8-15)(7mks).
2. State seven similarities in the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ. (7 marks)
3. Identify six lessons Christians learn from the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist. (6 marks)
1. Give six reasons why Jesus chose the twelve disciples. ( 6 marks)
2. Describe the incidence when Jesus healed the man with leprosy. (Luke 5:12-16) (7mks)
3. Give six ways in which Christians continue with Jesus' healing ministry. (6mks)
1. Outline the events that took place in the Mount of Olives before the arrest of Jesus. (7 marks)
2. Relate the parable of the wicked tenants (Luke 20:9-18). (8mks).
3. State five reasons why people find it difficult to accept the Gospel. (5mks).
1. Identify the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to Saint Paul. (1 Corinthians 12: 7-11) (8 marks)
2. How was the life of Peter transformed on the day of Pentecost (6 marks)
3. State six ways in which the gifts of the Holy Spirit arc abused in the church today. (6 marks)
1. State seven similarities in the traditional African and Christian view on work. (7marks)
2. Explain the dangers of using illicit drugs among the youth in Kenya today. (7 marks)
3. Outline ways through which Christians misuse leisure today. (6marks)
1. Give six reasons why laws are important to the people of Kenya. (6 marks).
2. How can Christians in Kenya help to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor (6 marks).
3. Identify ways in which Christians in Kenya help those who have been released from prison (6 marks).

MARKING SCHEME

1. Describe the incident when an angel visited the shepherds on the night Jesus was born. (Luke 2:8-15)(7mks).
  - The shepherds were looking after their flocks in the field at night
  - The angel appeared to them
  - The glory of the lord shone around them
  - They were filled with fear
  - The angel told them not to fear
  - He told them of the Good News about the birth of Jesus.
  - They were told to find baby Jesus in the city of Bethlehem.
  - The angels gave them a sign on how they would find Jesus. They were to find the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.
  - Suddenly, there appeared a host of angles singing and praising God
  - The angles left glorifying God.
  - The shepherds went to Bethlehem and found the baby wrapped in strips of clothes just as the angel had told them.
  - They told Mary and Joseph what the angel had said 7x1=7mks
2. State seven similarities in the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ. (7 marks)
  - In both the message was delivered by angel Gabriel. In both, the missions of John and Jesus were speciﬁed by the angel.
  - In both the possibility of the message was doubted /by Zechariah and Mary.
  - In both cases signs were given to conﬁrm the messages/signs were given to Zechariah and Mary.
  - In both the children were to be God’s servants.
  - In both cases the children would be male.
  - In both the births were going to be through divine intervention.
  - In both the names of the children to be born were given by the angel.
  - In both the message was delivered by angel Gabriel. In both, the missions of John and Jesus were speciﬁed by the angel.
  - In both the possibility of the message was doubted /by Zechariah and Mary.
  - In both cases signs were given to conﬁrm the messages/signs were given to Zechariah and Mary.
  - In both the children were to be God’s servants.
  - In both cases the children would be male.
  - In both the births were going to be through divine intervention.
  - In both the names of the children to be born were given by the parents 7x1=7mks
3. Identify six lessons Christians learn from the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist. (6 marks)
  - Christians learn that children are gift from God.
  - They should be persistent in prayer.
  - They should have faith/trust in God.
  - They learn that doubting God’s message can lead to punishment.
  - Christians should serve God regardless of the circumstances they are in
  - They should be persistent in prayer.
  - They should have faith/trust in God.
  - They learn that doubting God’s message can lead to punishment.
  - Christians should serve God regardless of the circumstances they are in.
  - Christians should be patient.
  - Christians should be patient.
  - Christians learn that God has a purpose for their lives 6x1=6mks
1. Give seven reasons why Jesus chose the twelve disciples. ( 7 marks)
  - To assist him during public ministry.
  - To be His close confidants. Jesus would reveal confidential secrets of the Kingdom of God to them.
  - To bear witness of His teachings and what He did.
  - To continue with the ministry of Jesus after His death.
  - They were to be good examples to the people. They were to live righteous live.
  - They were to be commissioned elsewhere when Jesus was busy,
  - He wanted to reveal Himself to them so that they could have a deeper understanding.
  - It symbolized the reconstruction of the twelve tribes of Israel.
  - To continue with the biblical theme of election in w hic h God chooses anyone to serve him.
  - To lay a foundation for the establishment of the church. 6x1=6mks
2. Describe the incidence when Jesus healed the man with leprosy. (Luke 5:12-16) (7marks)
  - While he was in one of the cities, Jesus met a man full of leprosy.
  - When the man saw Jesus he fell on his face and begged Jesus to heal him.
  - Jesus stretched his hand and touched the leper who got cure immediately.
  - He told the man not to tell anyone but to go to the priest and be examined as cure
  - He ordered him to offer a sacrifice to God for his love, mercy and forgiveness as required by Mosaic Law.
  - The leper would be declared publicly as clean and be accepted back in the society.
  - The news spread throughout the land and many people gathered to hear the word and be healed.
  - Jesus withdrew to the wilderness and prayed. 7x1=7mks
3. Give six ways in which Christians continue with Jesus' healing ministry. (6marks)
  - Christians pray for the sick/laying of hands/anointing the sick.
  - They visit the sick
  - They offer guidance and counselling to the sick
  - They perform some duties for the sick
  - Christians build hospitals/health facilities/offering medical services to the sick/rehabilitation services.
  - They train medical personnel
  - They offer education/medical advice to the general society through seminars/workshop/mass media.
  - Providing financial/material support to the sick
  - By preaching the word of God to the sick
  - By participating in clearing the environment
  - Through donating blood to save lives/organ transplant 6x1=6mks
1. Outline the events that took place in the Mount of Olives before the arrest of Jesus. (7 marks)
  - On arriving at Mount Olives, Jesus told His disciples to pray so that they cannot fall into temptations.
  - He moved at a distance away from the disciples, knelt down and prayed.
  - The disciples fell asleep.
  - Jesus went back to His disciples and found them asleep.
  - Jesus woke them up and asked them to pray in order to avoid falling in to temptations.
  - As Jesus was speaking, a crowd came led by Judas Iscariot.
  - Jesus drew near to kiss Jesus. Jesus asked Judas why he was betraying Him with a kiss.
  - The disciples tried to defend him by cutting off the ear of the chief priests' slave.
  - Jesus returned the ear of the chief priest and healed him.
  - He asked the chief priests and temple guards why they had come to arrest him like a thief. 7x1=7mks
2. Relate the parable of the wicked tenants (Luke 20:9-18). (8mks).
  - When Jesus was teaching and preaching in the temple during his Jerusalem ministry the Jewish religious leaders questioned his authority
  - Jesus told the the parable of the wicked tenants to help interpreted his role and that of his opponents
  - A man planted a vineyard and give it out to tenants
  - He then went away for a long time
  - During the harvest he sent three of his servant task for his portion of the harvest
  - The tenants beat up all the servants
  - The owner of the vineyard sent his own son
  - The son was also beaten up and killed
  - Jesus said that the owner would destroy the tenants and give the vineyard to others
  - Jesus concluded the parable that the very stone that the builders rejected has become the corner stone 8x1=8mks
3. State five reasons why people find it difficult to accept the Gospel. (5mks).
  - Alternative religion/ denomination.
  - Too much wealth/ riches/affluence.
  - Gospel is too demanding.
  - Lack of faith in God.
  - Belief science and technology.
  - Lack of good role models.
  - Discouragement from church leaders.
  - Permissiveness in the society.
  - Drug abuse makes people not think about God. 5x1=5 marks
1. Identify the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to Saint Paul. (1 Corinthians 12: 7-11) (8 marks)
  - Gift of wisdom
  - Gift of knowledge
  - Gift of faith
  - Gift of performing miracles.
  - Gift of speaking in tongues.
  - Gift of interpreting tongues
  - Gift of distinguishing spirits viii) Gift of healing.
  - Gift of prophecy (8x1=8marks)
2. How was the life of Peter transformed on the day of Pentecost (6marks)
  - Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit
  - He started speaking in tongues.
  - He became courageous and defended the disciples that they were not drunk.
  - He began to witness the life, death and resurrection n of Jesus.
  - He called people to repentance.
  - He was empowered to perform miracles.
  - He preached the w o r d of God.
  - He was able to remember the Old Testament scriptures.
  - He gained wisdom and advised people on what to do. 6x1=6mks
3. State six ways in which the gifts of the Holy Spirit are abused in the church today. (6 marks)
  - People demand favors/ payment.
  - People claim to be under the influence of Holy Spirit and they are not.
  - There is too much emphasis on speaking in tongues at the expense of other gifts.
  - Being proud because of having the gifts.
  - Misinterpretation claiming to be under the influence of Holy Spirit.
  - Causing division based on those who have or don’t have the gifts.
  - Being disorderly when using gifts of the Holy Spirit.
  - Using gifts for self glorification.
  - Not interpreting the gift of speaking in tongues.
  - Installing fear or intimidating others. 6x1=6mks
1. State seven similarities in the traditional African and Christian view on work. (7marks)
  - In both, work is mainly for the purpose of acquiring basic needs.
  - In both, work is ordained by God.
  - In both, rest is encouraged after work/leisure.
  - In both, work is a duty/done in obedience to God.
  - In both, division of work is encouraged/sharing of work.
  - In both, hard work is emphasized/laziness is condemned.
  - In both, talents/abilities are developed through work.
  - In both, work promotes socialization. 7x1=7mks
2. Explain the dangers of using illicit drugs among the youth in Kenya today. (7 marks)
  - There is a n increase in the rate of crimes committed.
  - Use of illicit drugs leads to sexual immorality and contacting STD's.
  - Dependence on illicit drugs depletes family resources leading to poverty.
  - Use of illicit drugs is illegal and offenders are liable for punishment.
  - Use of illicit drugs can cause conflicts between employer and employees.
  - Illicit drug users become irresponsible, quarrelsome and irritable leading to family breakup
  - It may lead to increased cases of crime.
  - Increase in the number of street children as a result of usage of illicit.
  - May lead to death. 7x1=7mks
3. Outline ways through which Christians misuse leisure today. (6marks)
  - Spending family resources on leisure activities.
  - Overindulging in leisure activities.
  - Idling which leads to boredom.
  - Drinking alcohol and smoking endangering their health.
  - Engaging in sexual immoralities.
  - Involving oneself in dangerous activities e.g. boxing and racing.
  - Bickering and gasping.
  - Involving in adult leisure activities by children. 6x1=6mks
1. Give seven reasons why laws are important to the people of Kenya. (7 marks).
  - Help to safe guard human rights.
  - Help to protect people’s properties.
  - Help to protect consumers from exploitation.
  - Safeguarding religious freedom.
  - Allows economic growth and entrepreneurship.
  - Controls the powers of those in authority.
  - Regulate employment of foreigners.
  - Regulating collection and spending of taxes.
  - Provides stability which encourages economic stability.
  - Helps in controlling discontentment among the citizens. 7x1=7mks
2. How can Christians in Kenya help to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor (6 marks).
  - Christian should pay taxes to the government as required.
  - By creating job opportunities for the jobless.
  - Through training and equipping the poor with skills for self-reliance.
  - By assisting the poor to access loans and credit facilities to improve t h e i r livelihood.
  - By exercising fairness and avoiding corrupt practices.
  - They should call upon the government to be accountable to her citizens.
  - Through application of virtues that promote equality. 7x l = 7mk s
3. Identify ways in which Christians in Kenya help those who have been released from prison (6 marks).
  - Praying for them.
  - Visiting them so that they can feel wanted in society.
  - Preaching the good news of salvation to them.
  - Showing care and concern to them
  - Providing them with basic needs.
  - Offering guidance and counseling to help them reform.
  - Involving them in community and church activities,
  - Welcoming them in church.
  - Counseling their families to forgive and accept them. 6x1=6 marks