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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

This paper consist of six questions.
Candidates should answer all questions in English.

QUESTIONS

1. Explain how the learning of Christian Religious Education in secondary school Promotes the goal of national development (6marks)
2. With reference to the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis 3, state seven effects of Sin. (7marks)
3. Outline seven ways on how the church can help bring back members who have fallen from their faith. (7 marks)
1. Describe the incident in which Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac at Mt.Moriah. (8 marks)
2. Describe how God prepared the Israelites for the making of Mt. Sinai covenant. (7 marks)
3. Identify challenges that Christians face while practicing their faith. (5 marks)
1. Identify six ways in which Jeroboam contributed to religious schism between Judah and Israel. (7 marks)
2. state the conditions that made it difficult for Prophet Elijah to stop idolatry in Israel.(6 marks)
3. state lessons that Christians learn from prophet Elijah prophetic mission. (7marks.)
1. Give four differences between prophets in the Old Testament and Traditional African communities. (8 marks)
2. Outline six ways in which God will punish Israel during the time of Amos. (6 marks)
3. Identify ways in which Christians in Kenya can avoid Gods punishment. (6 marks)
1. Describe the meaning of the symbolic act of buying land by prophet Jeremiah. (6 marks)
2. Outline the stages for the renewal of covenant during the time of Nehemiah. (7 marks)
3. Identify seven ways in which the Government of Kenya support church leaders in their work. (7 marks)
1. Give six reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities. (6 marks)
2. Explain the meaning of life and its wholeness according to Traditional African Community. (7 marks)
3. State 7 reasons why female circumcision is being discouraged in Kenya today. (7 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Explain how the learning of Christian Religious Education in secondary schools
  - Promotes the goal of national development
  - Christian religious education encourages the learner to have a positive attitude towards work/hard work is encouraged/laziness is discouraged
  - Learning religious education helps the Learner to acquire virtues/ moral values which promotes economic development
  - Christian religious education discourages vices which hinder national development
  - Learners are equipped with knowledge and skills which lead to career development/employment
  - Learners are taught their duties/responsibilities as human beings/the need to develop the environment/nation
  - Learners are taught the need to use their talents for the development of self/others/nation
  - Christian religious education stress the importance of peace/love/unity which contributes to a favourable working environment
  - Learners are taught to appreciate their culture and that of others to promote national cohesion
    (1X 6 MARKS)
2. With reference to the story of the fall of human beings in Genesis 3, state seven effects of Sin.
  - Human beings were separated/alienated from God/ chased out of the Garden of Eden
  - Childbirth became painful experience/ women to experience pain during labour/delivery
  - Human beings became afraid of God/they hid when he called them
  - They lost their authority over the other creation
  - Death came into the world/human beings started dying
  - It led to distorted relationship among human beings/mistrust/misunderstanding
  - The woman became subject to man /inferior/inequality between man and woman set in/woman’s desires shall be for the husband.
  - Enmity between human beings and serpent developed
  - There developed mistrust between man and woman
  - Human beings were to toil/ sweat to meet their needs
  - Human beings became embarrassed because of their nakedness
    (1x 7 marks)
3. Outline seven ways on how the church can help bring back members who have fallen back from their faith
  - By praying for/with the member
  - Through providing guidance and counseling/advice
  - Visiting the member/doing a follow up after preaching to him/her
  - By inviting them in church
  - Forgiving/accepting them in church
  - Teaching/ preaching the word of God to him/her
  - By showing them love/ by providing material/financial support
  - By encouraging them to confess/repent/seek for forgiveness
    (1x 7 marks)
1. Describe the incident when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac at Mt. Moriah.
  - God told Abraham to take his only son to the land of Moriah/ to offer him as a sacrifice.
  - Abraham took his son, two servants and wood for burnt offering.
  - They arrived at the place after a three day’s journey.
  - Abraham commanded his servants to remain behind as he and Isaac went up to worship.
  - He took Isaac, the firewood and the knife, and went up.
  - Isaac asked his father where the lamb for the offering would come from.
  - Abraham told Isaac that God would provide the lamb for a burnt offering.
  - When they arrived at the place God had commanded, Abraham built an altar.
  - He bound Isaac/laid him on the altar upon the wood.
  - Abraham took the knife to slay his son but the angel of the Lord stopped him.
  - Abraham saw a ram, which he offered instead of his son.
  - He called the name of the place; The Lord will provide.
  - The angle appeared to Abraham a second time and gave him promises because of his obedience.
  - Abraham returned with his men to Beersheba.
    (1x1 7 marks)
2. Describe how God prepared the Israelites for the making of Mt. Sinai covenant. (7 marks)
  - God told Moses to remind the people of Israel ho w god had brought them out of Egypt.
  - God told Moses told that he wanted to make a special relationship with Israel –to make them a kingdom of priests.
  - Moses called all the elders and people and told them what God had said.
  - God told Moses that he wanted the Israelites to obey him.
  - The Israelites promised to do all that the lord had said
  - God promised to come down and meet all the people on the third day
  - The people were instructed to consecrate themselves and washed their garments.
  - The people were to abstain from sexual relationship
  - On the third day, there was a thick cloud upon the mountain, loud trumpet blast and earthquakes.
  - Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet god, they were to stand at the foot of the mountain.
  - The lord came down to the top of the mountain and asked Moses to go and meet him.
    (1x1= 7 marks)
3. Identify challenges that Christians face while practicing their faith. (5 marks)
  - Emergence of sprinter groups within the church.
  - Emergence of cults which are ungodly.
  - Emphasis on materialism by churches.
  - Lack of role models among the leaders.
  - Open conflict among and between the leaders and members/authoritarians.
  - Misuse of resources by leaders.
  - Rise of state church conflicts, ie. yes/no situations
  - Confusion among Christians due to different interpretation of the bible.
  - Church leaders not having time for all members /discrimination.
  - Negative effects of mass media/technology
  - Permissiveness/ moral decadence/ drug abuse.
    (1x1= 5 marks)
1. Identify six ways in which Jeroboam contributed to religious schism between Judah and Israel.
  - Jeroboam stopped the Israelites from going to Jerusalem for worship.
  - He made two golden calves and placed them at Bethel and Dan to represent the invisible God.
  - He built other places of worship in the hilltops thus copying the practice of foreign nations.
  - He made the Israelites offer sacrifices to the two golden bulls representing Yahweh.
  - He burnt incense at the altar of idols
  - He chose priest from the ordinary families to serve Yahweh.
  - He instituted religious festivals or feasts in the months of his choice.
    (1x6= 6 marks)
2. state the conditions that made it difficult for Prophet Elijah to stop idolatry in Israel. (7 marks)
  - The existence of false prophets who gave false promises to the Israelites.
  - King Ahab had allowed his Phoenician wife to bring the worship of false gods and goddesses.
  - Jezebel brought foreign gods and goddesses to Israel.
  - There was persecution of true prophets of Yahweh.
  - King Ahab had allowed the building of temple and high places for the worship of Baal
  - The king participated in idol worship/ Baalism was the official religion.
  - The Canaanites religion had strong influence on the Israelites.
  - The idol gods could be seen and touched / appeared real.
    (1x7= 7 marks)
3. state lessons that Christians learn from prophet Elijah prophetic mission. (7 marks.)
  - Christians are called to a life of faith in God and must serve him with total commitment.
  - Christians must uphold true worship of God and be prepared to fight any form of idolatry like cults, materialism, and devil worship.
  - Christians should courageously condemn all forms of social and economic evils in the society like tribalism, bribery and corruption.
  - Christians should not despair in the face of challenges they may meet in evangelism for God will help them overcome hurdles in life.
  - Christians should identify themselves with the marginalized in the society and fight for their rights.
  - Christians should not bear false witness like Jezebel did to Naboth.
  - Christian leaders should learn that true authority comes from God and should be accountable to him for their deeds.
  - Christians should be ready to suffer in pursuit for justice but should not give up.
  - Christians should seek Gods guidance and protection through prayer.
  - Christians should call sinners to repentance and bring them back to God.
  - Christian leaders should not misuse their offices.
  - Christians should develop life skills to help them make appropriate and informed decisions on individual and community issues.
    (1x7= 7 marks)
1. Four differences between prophets in the Old Testament and Traditional African communities.(8 marks)
  - The Old Testament prophets stressed the worship of one God/Monotheism while in some traditional African communities Prophets recognized many gods/goddesses.
  - The Old Testament prophets received their call from God while the traditional African prophets inherited their work from their ancestors.
  - The old testament prophets spoke to the nations God sent them to, while the traditional African prophets were confined to their ethnic communities
  - The Old Testament prophets faced opposition from their people while the traditional African prophets were respected leaders in their communities.
  - The work of the O.T prophets were recorded and preserved while in A.T.R was passed on through oral traditions
    (2x4=8 marks)
2. Outline six forms of punishment that God would effect on the Israelites if they disobeyed God according to prophet Amos. (6 marks)
  - Would be surrounded by an enemy/foreign nation
  - Holy places e.g., Bethel would be destroyed
  - The people would be taken into exile
  - The rich would lose their wealth
  - Their land would be occupied by a foreign nation
  - People would have a hunger for God’s word
  - Darkness and ellipse would appear and cover the land
  - There would be earthquakes
  - Amaziah the false prophet would die by the sword of king Jeroboam II
    (1x6=6marks)
3. Identify seven ways in which Christians can avoid God’s punishment today (6marks)
  - Obey God’s commandments
  - Preach the good news of Christ to others to change
  - Condemn all evils in society e.g. corruption
  - Show love by helping the needy/poor
  - Being prayerful to avoid temptations
  - Worshipping God with all sincerity
  - Asking the Holy Spirit for guidance and protection against evil
  - Repenting their sins
  - Forgiving others unconditionally
  - Preaching peace and reconciliation
  - Holding fellowships to encourage each other.
    (1x 6=6marks)
1. Describe the meaning of the symbolic act of buying land by Prophet Jeremiah(6marks)
  - It showed the people of Judah still had a future despite the coming crisis! Judah will regain freedom after conquest.
  - It was assurances that the people would be restored back to their homeland/reclaim their land.
  - It demonstrated that the people would resume their normal lives/construct homes/cultivate land/own property.
  - Divine judgment was not an end in itself
  - Restoration was to take place at God’s own time/God was to determine when the people would be restored back. (Time).
  - The people had to wait patiently for their return from exile.
  - It showed that God was loving/faithful/was to keep his promise of restoration/bring them back to their ancestral land.
  - It made them feel secure/they were not to lack anything
    (1x6=6 marks)
2. The stages followed during the renewal of the covenant at the time of Nehemiah are as follows(7marks)
  - The people gathered in the public square in Jerusalem.
  - The priest Ezra read the law to the people.
  - They performed repentance gestures of raising / lowering their hands / moaning/wailing/ weeping / spontaneous reaction.
  - The people constructed makeshift tents / shelters to celebrate the feasts of the booths.
  - There was national day of confession / fasting as they wore sack clothes.
  - Ezra led people in prayer of confession.
  - They sealed the covenant by signing an agreement under the leadership of Nehemiah and the priest.
  - The people promised not to go against the Mosaic law.
  - The re-distribution of the people in Jerusalem and country side.
    (1x7=7marks)
3. Ways in which the government of Kenya supports church leaders in their work.
  - The government gives financial/material assistance for development.
  - The government supports church-sponsored institutions.
  - By setting land aside for construction of church facilities.
  - The government allows freedom of worship.
  - By availing facilities to host church workshops/seminars/conferences.
  - By including CRE in the curriculum.
  - By employing some of them as Chaplains in educational institutions and in the armed forces.
  - Organizing national prayer days.
  - Supporting leaders in conducting their charitable services.
  - Through the development of the infrastructure.
  - The government has granted permission to the church to operate electronic/media station
  - The government recognizes the church calendar.
    (1x7= 7 marks)
1. Reasons why sacrifices are made in traditional African communities (6 marks)
  - To worship God/ancestors
  - It is a way of seeking for protection
  - A way of acknowledging God as a source of life
  - To seek God’s help in times of trouble/petition God for help
  - To ask for forgiveness/a way of cleansing /appease God and ancestors.
  - In recognition of God’s power
  - To thank God for victories/success
  - To ask for blessings from God.
    (1x6=6 marks)
2. Explain the meaning of life and its wholeness according to Traditional African Community
  - In TAS, God is the source of life.
  - Life is a rhythm which recycles itself.
  - There are several dimensions of life i.e. Physical dimensions, Social dimension and Spiritual dimension.
  - Life is enhanced through observance of rituals, taboos and regulations.
  - Life is promoted through transitional stages e.g. birth, initiation, marriage and death.
  - It is perpetuated through marriage for the continuation of the community.
  - Death transforms an individual from physical life to the spiritual one.
    (1x7=7marks)
3. Reasons why female circumcision is being discouraged in Kenya today (7marks)
  - It can lead to infection/STDs/HIV/AIDS due to use of same instruments
  - It can lead to injury/mutilation of the reproductive organs of the initiate
  - It is against child/human rights
  - It can cause psychological torture/traumatizes the initiate
  - It can lead to irresponsible sexual behavior
  - It can lead to early marriages
  - It can lead to school dropouts among the girls
  - It can lead to bleeding/death
  - It can lead to separation/divorce
  - It can lead to disagreement/quarrels in families.
    (1x7=7 marks)