CRE QUESTION PAPER 2 AND MARKING SCHEME MODEL20241109004

Christian Religious Education

Paper 2

Time: 2 ½ hours

Instructions to Candidates

Answer any five questions.

Question 1

1. (a) Outline the similarities in the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. (8 marks)
   (b) In what ways was the birth and life of Jesus going to be extraordinary according to the Angel Gabriel? (7 marks)
   (c) State ways in which a Christian couple should respond to childlessness. (5 marks)

Question 2

2. (a) Outline six instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy-two disciples before sending them out on a mission. (6 marks)
   (b) What lessons do Christians learn from the mission of the seventy-two? (9 marks)
   (c) Identify ways in which the church in Kenya contributes to the welfare of people. (5 marks)

Question 3

3. (a) Relate the raising of Jairus’ daughter. (5 marks)
   (b) Identify the methods used by Jesus to spread the Gospel. (7 marks)
   (c) State the factors which hinder Christians from practising Jesus’ command to love one’s neighbour. (8 marks)

Question 4

4. (a) Outline the teachings of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit. (8 marks)
   (b) What activities of the church show that the Holy Spirit is working among Christians? (7 marks)
   (c) State the factors which threaten unity in the church today. (5 marks)

Question 5

5. (a) Explain four differences between the traditional African and Christian understanding of marriage. (8 marks)
   (b) Outline ways through which a marriage partner is chosen in traditional African communities. (6 marks)
   (c) Give reasons why Christians in Kenya encourage young people to seek church weddings. (6 marks)

Question 6

6. (a) State seven causes of bribery and corruption in Kenya today. (7 marks)
   (b) Explain how the introduction of a money economy has affected the traditional African concept of bride wealth. (7 marks)
   (c) Give reasons why a Christian family should discuss its budget. (6 marks)

Marking Scheme

1. (a) Similarities in the Annunciation of the Birth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ (8 marks)

• The message was brought by the Angel Gabriel.
• The recipients of the message (Zechariah and Mary) were afraid.
• The possibility of the message was doubted in both cases.
• The names of the children to be born were given by the angel.
• The mission of the children was specified by the angel.
• Both children were to be the firstborns of their parents.
• Their births would be through divine intervention.
• Both children would be great.
• Signs were given to confirm the message to the parents (Zechariah and Mary).
• Both children were to be male.
• They were to be God’s servants/messengers.
• Both Mary and Zechariah were righteous.

Any 4 points, each 2 marks = 8 marks

(b) Ways in which the Birth of Jesus was Extraordinary According to the Angel Gabriel (7 marks)

• The birth was announced by an angel.
• His name was given by the angel before his birth.
• He was to be born of a virgin.
• His birth would fulfil God’s promises to King David.
• He was to be conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Jesus was to save people from their sins.
• Jesus was going to be great.
• He would be the Son of the Most High.
• He would inherit the throne of his father David.
• He would rule over Israel forever.
• He would establish an everlasting kingdom.
• He would be holy.

Any 7 points, each 1 mark = 7 marks

(c) How a Christian Couple Should Respond to Childlessness (5 marks)

• Pray to God to bless their marriage.
• Seek guidance and counselling.
• Seek medical advice.
• Remain faithful to each other.
• Seek advice from experienced couples with children.
• Uphold the church doctrine on marriage.
• Adopt children.
• Be patient and less anxious.

Any 5 points, each 1 mark = 5 marks

2. (a) Six Instructions Jesus Gave to the Seventy-Two Disciples (6 marks)

• Go in twos.
• Carry no purse, bag, or sandals.
• Give peace greetings to the houses they enter.
• Remain in one house.
• Eat and drink what is given to them.
• Heal the sick.
• Preach about the reality of the Kingdom of God on earth.
• Dust off their feet in towns which do not welcome them.
• Salute no one on the way.

First 6 points, each 1 mark = 6 marks

(b) Lessons Learned from the Mission of the Seventy-Two (9 marks)

• Christians must preach about the Kingdom of God.
• Christians should not waste time in carrying out the work of the church.
• Christians should fellowship together.
• Christians must carry on the healing work of Jesus.
• Christians should rely on God’s providence for their needs.
• Christians should not force people to accept the gospel.
• Christians should separate themselves from those who reject the gospel.
• Christians should rely on the hospitality of those whom they preach to.
• Christians should preach peace wherever they go.
• Christians should not be discouraged by hostility in the course of their work.
• Christians should take care of God’s ministers/clergy.
• Christians have the assurance of God’s power to overcome evil.
• Christians should tolerate people from different backgrounds.

Any 9 points, each 1 mark = 9 marks

(c) Ways in which the Church in Kenya Contributes to the Welfare of the People (5 marks)

• Initiating income-generating projects.
• Condemning evils in society.
• Providing education and training.
• Preaching love and justice.
• Providing medical care.
• Providing relief aid to those affected.
• Taking the gospel to new areas.
• Donating to community projects.
• Providing homes to the destitute, disabled, aged, and refugees.

Any 5 points, each 1 mark = 5 marks

3. (a) Relating the Raising of Jairus’ Daughter (5 marks)

• Jairus went and humbled himself to Jesus.
• He begged Jesus to go and heal his daughter who was very sick.
• On the way to Jairus’ home, a crowd of people followed him.
• He delayed on the way to heal the woman with the flow of blood.
• Meanwhile, a message was brought to him that the girl had already died.
• Jesus told Jairus not to despair but to trust in God.
• Jesus entered Jairus’ house with his disciples Peter, John, James, and the girl’s parents.
• He told the crowd not to mourn since the child was just asleep.
• He held the girl’s hand and commanded her to wake up.
• The girl rose from the dead to the surprise of many.
• Jesus directed that she be given something to eat.
• He instructed her parents to keep the incident secret.

Any 5 points, each 1 mark = 5 marks

(b) Methods Used by Jesus to Spread the Gospel (7 marks)

• Preaching the good news.
• Healing miracles.
• Raising the dead back to life.
• Casting out demons.
• Performing nature miracles (e.g., calming the storm).
• Giving sermons (e.g., the Sermon on the Plain).
• Using parables.
• Living an exemplary life.
• Visiting people’s houses (e.g., Martha and Mary).
• Using life examples (e.g., when teaching about tax, he used a coin).
• Questioning and answering.
• Using Jewish scriptures.
• Using wise sayings/proverbs.
• Using life experiences of people.
• Giving private coaching to his disciples.
• Delegating to his disciples to go on preaching missions.

For any 7 methods, each 1 mark = 7 marks

(c) Factors Hindering Christians from Practicing Jesus’ Command to Love One’s Neighbor (8 marks)

• Inadequate resources/poverty.
• Inaccessibility.
• Language barrier.
• Adverse climatic conditions.
• Cultural beliefs and traditions.
• Insecurity.
• Lack of technical know-how.
• Fear of contracting diseases.
• The culture of dependency.
• Presence of too many needy cases.
• Pretence.

Any 8 points, each 1 mark = 8 marks

4. (a) Jesus’ Teachings on the Role of the Holy Spirit (8 marks)

• The Holy Spirit is a counsellor.
• He comforts Jesus’ disciples.
• He teaches deeper truths concerning God to believers.
• He guides Christians.
• He shows the right of Jesus as the Son of God.
• He empowers Christians to preach the gospel.
• He continues with Jesus’ work of forgiving sins.
• He reveals the glory of Jesus’ death as a victory over the prince of evil.
• He replaces the physical presence of Jesus.
• He reminds Christians of the deeper meaning of Jesus’ words.
• He enables Christians to perform miracles.

Any 4 points, each 2 marks = 8 marks

(b) Activities of the Church Showing the Holy Spirit is Working Among Christians (7 marks)

• In prayer.
• In decision-making in the church.
• In faith-healing.
• In speaking in tongues.
• In interpreting tongues.
• In singing and dancing.
• In giving alms and offerings.
• Courage is demonstrated when condemning evil in society.
• In holding fellowship meetings.
• In preaching and teaching.
• In celebrating the sacraments.
• In confessing sins.
• In helping the needy.
• In winning new converts.

Any 7 points, each 1 mark = 7 marks

(c) Factors Threatening Unity in the Church Today (5 marks)

• Misinterpretation of scripture.
• Struggle for leadership.
• Conservatism.
• Traditional differences.
• Doctrinal differences.
• Political interference.
• Insecurity in the country.
• The church’s stance on certain issues such as abortion and gay marriage.

Any 5 points, each 1 mark = 5 marks

5. (a) Differences Between Traditional African and Christian Understanding of Marriage (8 marks)

• In Christianity, marriage is optional, while in traditional African communities, it is compulsory.
• Marriage in traditional African societies links the living, the dead, and the yet-to-be-born, which does not exist in Christianity.
• Traditional African understanding considers marriage incomplete without children, unlike Christianity.
• Divorce can be allowed under special circumstances in traditional African societies, whereas it is generally not allowed in Christianity.
• Christian marriages are strictly monogamous, unlike traditional African societies which are mainly polygamous.
• Payment of dowry is compulsory in traditional African marriages, whereas it is not a requirement in Christianity.
• Traditional African marriages allow wife inheritance, while Christian marriages end upon the death of one of the spouses.

Any 4 points, each 2 marks = 8 marks

(b) Ways of Choosing a Marriage Partner in Traditional African Societies (6 marks)

• Use of a mediator.
• Choice by parents.
• Personal choice.
• The first wife chooses another wife for her husband.
• A young man and his peers may waylay a girl and take her away for marriage.
• A young girl may be given away as a gift.
• One may inherit a brother’s wife.
• A girl may be given away as a way of settling a debt.

Any 6 points, each 1 mark = 6 marks

(c) Reasons Why Christians in Kenya Encourage Young People to Seek Church Weddings (6 marks)

• Marriage is God-ordained.
• To accept the teachings of the church on marriage.
• To receive God’s blessings.
• It is a responsible way to publicize their marital status.
• To vow before God and the congregation.
• The couple will honour the vows taken in the church.
• To celebrate with friends and relatives.
• The church provides guidance and counselling.
• To stress the oneness of the couple and strengthen their faith.
• Church weddings legalize the marriage through the certificate issued.

Any 6 points, each 1 mark = 6 marks

6. (a) Causes of Bribery and Corruption in Kenya Today (7 marks)

• Economic hardships/poverty.
• Ignorance of the law may lead to giving a bribe as a way of appreciating services rendered.
• Lack of professional ethics and moral guidance.
• To escape punishment.
• Weak law enforcement.
• Decline of traditional African values.
• Lack of good payment in the workplace/inadequate compensation.
• Competition, especially in the employment search.
• Need to achieve unwarranted promotions/favours.

First 7 points, each 1 mark = 7 marks

(b) How the Introduction of Money Economy Has Changed Traditional African Concept of Bride-wealth (7 marks)

• Bride-wealth has been commercialized.
• Bride-wealth is no longer seen as a token of appreciation to the family of the girl.
• It is now paid in cash rather than cattle and grains as before.
• Bride wealth is sometimes determined by the level of education of the girl.
• Bride wealth is no longer fixed but subject to inflation.
• It has become a manifestation of greed and exploitation by the bride’s father.
• It has become a source of friction between the two families.
• It dehumanizes the girl rather than making her feel accepted in the community.

Any 7 points, each 1 mark = 7 marks

(c) Reasons Why a Christian Family Should Discuss Its Budget (6 marks)

• To avoid running into debt by overspending family resources.
• To enable them to allocate funds to the most important needs.
• To enable the members to plan together for the future and make better savings.
• To avoid misunderstandings, suspicion, and quarrels in the family.
• To promote transparency, honesty, and accountability among family members.
• To assist family members in being realistic about their needs.
• To enhance tolerance, respect, and the spirit of caring.
• To encourage family members to work hard to meet their budget.
• To learn wise spending.

Any 6 points, each 1 mark = 6 marks