INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
- The paper consists of six questions, answer only 5 questions.
- Each questions totals to 20marks.
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- Basing your answer on the infancy narratives in Luke 1:5-56, describe what took place when Mary visited Elizabeth. [7mks]
- Identify the teaching of John the Baptist [7mks]
- Give six reasons why children should take part in church activities. [6mks]
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- Outline Jesus’ teaching on watchfulness and readiness (Luke 12: 35-48) [7mks]
- Describe the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 29-39) [8mks]
- Give five reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the needy. [5mks]
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- Give seven reasons why it was necessary for Jesus to have the last supper with his disciples. [7mks]
- Describe how Jesus revealed himself to the two men going to Emmaus. [6mks]
- List seven reasons why Jesus appeared to His disciples after resurrection [7mks]
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- Explain the gifts of the Holy Spirit as taught by Saint Paul. (7mks)
- Explain the New Testament teaching on the people of God? (6mks)
- State seven causes of disunity in the church in Kenya today (7mks)
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- State seven ways in which self-employment is important in Kenya today? (7mks)
- Outline seven factors that may lead to miss use of leisure. (7mks)
- What is the role of the church in promoting self-employment? (6mks)
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- Outline the traditional African concept of wealth. (6mks)
- Give eight reasons why corruption is wide spread in Kenya today? (8mks)
- Explain six ways the church is using to eradicate poverty in Kenya. (6mks)
MARKING SCHEME
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- What took place when Mary visited Elizabeth
- She entered Zechariah’s home.
- She greeted Elizabeth
- When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby in her womb leaped
- Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit
- Elizabeth exclaimed with a loud cry
- She blessed Mary and child in her womb
- Elizabeth wondered why Mary, the mother of the Lord, had visited her
- Elizabeth informed Mary that the child in her womb had leaped for joy in her greetings
- Mary responded by praising God.
- Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months (7x1=7mks)
- The teachings by John the Baptist.
- He told the people to repent and be baptized for forgiveness of their sins / he asked people to prepare the way for the lord.
- He told them to be faithful/ obedient to God and not to pride in Abraham as their ancestor.
- He warned them of God’s punishment on sin.
- He encouraged the rich to share with the needy.
- He told the tax collectors not to steal / be honest.
- He told the soldiers to stop robbing / accusing people falsely/ should be truthful.
- He told them that the messiah who was to come after him was mightier / He was unworthy to untie his sandals.
- The messiah would baptize the people with fire and the Holy Spirit
- The Messiah would separate the good from the evil/ the evil would be punished.
- He condemned Herod for his adulterous life/ marrying his brother’s wife. (7x1=7mks)
- Why children should take part in church activities.
- They are made in the image of God.
- To follow the example of Christ who went to the Synagogue / Temple
- To prepare them for future roles as leaders
- To teach them religious beliefs / practices
- To lay foundation for Christian morals at an early age
- Jesus taught that the kingdom belongs to them / he appreciated/ blessed children
- For the continued growth of the Church
- To help develop / improve their talents
- To give them an opportunity to socialize with others
- To help them spend their leisure positively (6x1=6mks)
- What took place when Mary visited Elizabeth
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- Jesus teaching on watchfulness and readiness (Luke 12: 35-48)
- Believers should be dressed for his coming.
- They should keep their lamps burning.
- They should be awake / alert
- Those who are found waiting will be blessed.
- They should be prepared at all times since they do not know the time for Christ’s coming
- Believers should continue working until Christ comes back.
- The servants / believers who are drunkards/ mistreat fellow workers will be punished.
- Those who know what is required of them / their masters will and fail to do it will receive a severe beating.
- Believers are expected to respond to God according to how much they have received from Him.
- Those who do wrong out of ignorance will receive lesser beatings/ punishment (7x1=7mks)
- Description of the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-39)
- A lawyer asked Jesus who a neighbor is.
- Jesus responded by telling him the parable of the Good Samaritan.
- He said a man was on his way to Jericho from Jerusalem when he fell among robbers
- They stripped him / beat him / departed leaving him half dead
- A priest was going down the road saw him but passed on the other side
- A Levite came, saw him but also passed on the other side
- But a Samaritan, as he journeyed came to where he was
- He had compassion/ bound up his wounds after pouring oil/ wine on them
- He set him on beast/ took him to an inn to rest
- He paid the inn keeper / promised to come back and pay whatever would be used in caring for the injured man
- Jesus then asked who among the three proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers.
- The lawyer replied that it was the one who had shown mercy
- Jesus told him to go and do likewise (8x1=8mks)
- Reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help the needy.
- Some Christians lack what to share with the needy/ inadequate resources
- There are too many needy cases in the society hence they help a few
- Sometimes it is difficult to identify the needy cases since some tend to pretend
- Due to tribal / ethnic barriers whereby some do not help those who belong to their community
- Denominational differences whereby some Christians are not ready to share with those who do not belong to their groups
- Poor infrastructure / communication in some areas make it difficult to reach the needy
- Selfishness/ individualism which make some Christians ignore the plight /suffering of the needy
- Political affiliations can influence Christians against helping those who do not belong to their group
- For some cases, misappropriation of resources meant for the needy discourages Christians from contributing/ helping the needy
- Lack of time / too busy (5x1=5mks)
- Jesus teaching on watchfulness and readiness (Luke 12: 35-48)
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- Five reasons why it was necessary for Jesus to have the last supper with his discipline.
- He wanted to inform them of his coming death.
- He wanted to identify his betrayer
- To establish the institution of the Holy Communion / Supper
- To bestow authority to the disciples
- To share the last meal with them
- To show that the bread and wine symbolized his body and blood respectively
- To institute the new covenant
- To identify Peter as the leader
- To warn them about the coming persecution after his departure (7x1=7mks)
- How Jesus revealed himself to the two men going to Emmaus (Luke 24: 13-31)
- Jesus joined the two men as they walked to Emmaus.
- He listened to what they were discussing/ their conversation.
- He questioned them on what they were talking about.
- Jesus rebuked them for their foolishness/ lack of faith in the scripture
- He explained the scriptures about the life of Christ to them
- He went to stay with them for the evening.
- At the table he took bread /gave thanks.
- He broke the bread / served them and their eyes were opened /they recognized him. (6x1=6mks)
- Reasons why Jesus appeared to his disciple after his resurrection
- He wanted to strengthen their faith.
- So as to comfort them
- In order to empower them to serve
- He wanted to reassure them that he was the messiah.
- So as to commission them to be his witnesses
- He wanted to tell them about the coming of the Holy Spirit/wail for the Holy Spirit
- So as to bless them
- In order to confirm to them that the Old Testament prophesies had been fulfilled.
- He wanted to confirm to them that he is alive/ had power over death.
- He wanted to represent to them the correct interpretation of the suffering messiah / scriptures. (7x1=7mks)
- Five reasons why it was necessary for Jesus to have the last supper with his discipline.
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- The gifts of the Holy Spirit as taught by Saint Paul.
- The gift of wisdom
- The gift of knowledge
- The gift of faith
- The gift of healing
- Performing miracles
- The gift of prophecy
- The gift of distinguishing spirits
- The gift of speaking in tongues
- The gift of interpretation (7x1=7mks)
- The New Testament teaching on the people of God
- The people of God are those who follow Jesus and his teachings
- Believers in Christ are a royal priesthood.
- As priests, Christians have been called out to perform religious duties such as praising God and praying
- The people of God are a holy nation expected to lead by examples
- Through baptism Christians are set apart and share in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (6x1=6mks)
- Seven causes of disunity in the church in Kenya today
- Formation of splinter groups
- Misunderstanding of spiritual gifts
- Leadership wrangles
- Cultural differences
- Arrogance
- Generation gap
- Dressing
- Setting disciples in courts
- Misuse of freedom of worship (7x1=7mks)
- The gifts of the Holy Spirit as taught by Saint Paul.
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- Seven ways in which self-employment is important in Kenya today
- It is a way of alleviating poverty
- Inculcates responsibilities
- Brings about responsibility
- Utilizes talents
- Drive away idleness
- Brings about self-actualization
- Enables one to develop leadership skills (7x1=7mks)
- Seven factors that may lead to miss use of leisure.
- Pornography
- Poverty too much wealth
- Feeling of insecurity
- Social oppression
- Misunderstanding in the family
- Peer pressure
- Ignorance
- Lack of facilities (7x1=7mks)
- The role of the church in promoting self-employment?
- Opening polytechnic
- Sponsoring students
- Provision of guidance and counseling
- Provision of machines needed
- Looking for market
- Holding seminaries
- Giving loans (6x1=6mks)
- Seven ways in which self-employment is important in Kenya today
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- The traditional African concept of wealth.
- Blessing from God
- Part and parcel of human existence
- It is measured in the amount of property/wives/children
- It can be individual or communally owned.
- Determines one social status
- Their art rules governing it
- Should be used to help the needy. (6x1=6mks)
- Eight reasons why corruption is wide spread in Kenya today
- Unemployment
- Desire for instant services
- Compensating little salary
- Lack of moral integrity
- Greed
- Tribalism/ethic affiliations
- Fear of arrest
- Ignorance (8x1=8mks)
- Six ways the church is using to eradicate poverty in Kenya.
- Offering subsidized medical service
- It prays for the poor
- Offers guidance and counseling
- Gives bursaries
- Takes care of the poor
- It speaks against sick’s
- It established projects (6x1=6mks)
- The traditional African concept of wealth.
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