CRE Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Form 4 Term 2 Opener Exams 2022

MARKING SCHEME

1.                          
   1. Basing your answer on the infancy narratives in Lk 1:5-50, describe what took place when Mary visited Elizabeth. (7 mks)
      • Mary entered Zachariah’s house , she greeted Elizabeth
      • When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greetings 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 the womb
      • Elizabeth wondered why Mary the mother of her Lord had visited her.
      • Elizabeth informed Mary that the baby in her womb had leaped for joy when she greeted her.
      • Mary responded by singing a praise song to God (magnificent)
   2. How did Jesus fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah on the suffering servant? (7 mks)
      • He was crucified alongside two thieves
      • He was buried in a rich man’s tomb
      • He was despised and rejected by the Jewish religious leaders
      • He delivered humanity from sin by dying on the cross
      • He was pierced and wounded in his side while on the cross
      • He was without sin but Treated like a criminal
      • He was sentenced to death
      • He was crucified for the sins of humankind
      • God has exalted Jesus and made Him Lord and Judge
      • Through Him, Gods everlasting kingdom was established.
   3. State reasons why Christians sing in Church. (6 mks)
      • To praise God
      • To be entertained and relaxation of the mind
      • To strengthen their faith
      • To express feelings for God and ask Him for our needs
      • To pass on spiritual teachings
      • To develop God – given of singing
      • To keep the members of the congregation alert during the services
      • To attract more members to the church
2.                            
   1. Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus Lk 5:11 (8 mks)
      • Jesus was standing by the shore of Lake Gennesaret as He preached to the people
      • He saw two boats without the fishermen
      • He entered Simon’s boat and asked them to push it into the water
      • He continued teaching people form the boat
      • Afterwards He asked Simon to push the boat into the deep water for a catch
      • Simon told Jesus that they had been fishing the whole night without success
      • But he obeyed Jesus command and let the nets down
      • They caught a lot of fish that they asked their partners in the other boat to assist them remove the nets.
      • Simon Peter and his partners were astonished at the miraculous catch of fish
      • Peter asked Jesus to depart from him for he was a sinner.
      • Jesus told Peter not to be afraid for henceforth He was to make them catchers of men
      • They brought the boat to the land and left everything and followed Jesus.
   2. State six teachings of Jesus on the sermon on the plain on how human beings should relate to each other. (6 mks)
      • Human beings should love one another/ their enemies
      • Should help other/be generous
      • Be merciful to each other
      • They should not judge other
      • They should forgive each other/not to revenge
      • Pray for those who wrong them
      • Should do good to others /even those who hate them
   3. Identify six lessons Christians learn from the feeding of 5,000. (6 mks)
      • Christians should be willing to share what they have with others.
      • Christians should pray to God before doing anything
      • Christians should be ready to face challenges in life
      • Christians should keep the environment clean
      • Church leaders should programme and delegate work to others to assist in running of the church
      • Christians should be compassionate
3.                        
   1. Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem Lk 19:28-40 (8 mks)
      • When Jesus came to Mt Olive, he sent two of his disciples ahead to get a colt which had not been used before
      • The disciples found the colt sought to know where it was being taken
      • The disciples brought the colt to Jesus and put their garments on its back
      • They set Jesus on its back
      • As Jesus went along on the colt, people spread their garments on the road where he passed
      • The whole crowd of disciple’s praised/glorified God joyfully in loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen
      • The Pharisees in the crowd asked Jesus to silence the disciples
      • Jesus answered them that if the disciples kept quiet the stones would cry out.
   2. Outline reasons why the disciples of Jesus did not believe that he had resurrected. (6 mks)
      • They had witnessed his death and burial
      • The tomb was heavily guarded
      • The report about resurrection of Jesus was brought by women who were despised.
      • The disciples lacked faith
      • They expected a triumphant political leader/messiah that would not die.
      • There was conflicting information about the resurrection
      • They were ignorant of the divine nature of Jesus
      • The tomb was blocked by a heavy rock
   3. State the importance of death of Jesus to Christians. (6 mks)
      • Through the death of Jesus Christians are forgiven their sins
      • It made Christians know that Jesus was their sacrifice and they don’t need to make any animal sacrifice to God
      • It demonstrated Gods love for human beings
      • It enables Christians to face death with courage
      • Through his death, salvation is availed to all people
      • He was become their everlasting high priest by offering his own body
      • Enable Christians have a personal relationship with God
4.                          
   1. Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the people of God.(7 mks)
      • The believers are chosen people/race
      • They are a royal priesthood
      • They are a holy nation
      • They are Gods own possession
      • They are to declare the wonderful deed of God’s people
      • They were called from darkness to light
      • They were once not a people but have been made Gods people
      • They are led by the mercies of God
   2. State the teachings of Saint Paul on the proper use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the church. (7 mks)
      • Not more than two or three people should speak in tongues in a meeting
      • One should only speak in tongues if there is an interpreter
      • If there is no an interpreter one should refrain from speaking in tongues or do it privately
      • Not more than 2 to 3 prophets should prophecy in a meeting
      • Other believers should receive a revelation he/she is being said
      • Is another receives a revelation he/she should be given a chance to speak while others listen
      • Everything must be done decently and in an orderly manner
      • The gift should be used in love unity
   3. How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit misused in the church today? (6 mks)
      • People demand favours/payment for performing miracle
      • People claim to be under the influence of the holy spirit when they are not
      • Those with the gifts of the holy spirit are proud/boastful
      • Expressing the gifts of the holy spirit disorderly
      • People use the gifts for self-glorification
      • People speaking in tongues without an interpreter hence creating misunderstanding
      • People use the gifts to instill fear to others
5.                      
   1. Identify five sources of Christian Ethics. (5 mks)
      • Human reason/experience
      • The bible
      • Natural law
      • Situation ethics
      • Secular law
   2. Give reasons why abortion is rare in traditional African communities. (8 mks)
      • Life is sacred and valuable
      • Sex education is provided at early childhood
      • Early marriages are practiced
      • There is no free mixing of boys and girls
      • Sex before marriages is not allowed
      • In some communities, girls are quickly married off if they are found to be pregnant
      • Initiation ceremonies inculcate strong moral value
      • The man who impregnates the girls is forced to marry her or pay a heavy fine
      • Children are highly valued
      • There is no medical knowledge in some communities to procure abortion
   3. Give seven ways through which the church in Kenya strengthens family relationship in the society. (7 mks)
      • Providing guidance counseling on family life
      • Organizes seminars workshops on family life
      • Hold prayers for families
      • Reconcile the couples
      • Condemns divorce
      • Give material support to needy families
      • Encourages families to worship together at home
      • Preside over marriages ceremonies where the bride. bridegroom take vows
      • Prepare study materials on family life
      • Discipline those who do wrong in marriages
6.                        
   1. Outline similarities between the Christian and Traditional African on marriage. (8 mks)
      • In both marriage is ordained by God
      • In both marriage is for procreation
      • In both marriage is for companionship
      • In both marriage should be permanent
      • In both the husband and wife should respect/love each other
      • In both marriages give a new status to those who enter it
      • In both faithfulness in marriages is encouraged
      • In both the husband and wife should give conjugal right to each other
      • In both the husband is the head of the family
   2. Outline the importance of professional codes of Ethics. (6 mks)
      • Safeguard professional against compromised in their work
      • Give guidance on the relationship among professionals
      • Contains regulations on terms of employment, promotion, remuneration and termination of services
      • Promote self-discipline /accountability for the work done
      • Act as a measure of quality services
      • They enable the professionals to earn public trust
      • It determines the expected levels of performance of a particular job
      • It serves as a measure of competence
      • It serves as a protection to individual professionals
   3. Outline causes of conflict between the employer and employees in Kenya. (6 mks)
      • Lack of respect to the employer by employees
      • Employee not given time from leisure/lease
      • Poor working condition
      • When the employees do not receive wages/not paid in time
      • When the employers fail to consider the welfare of employees
      • When employees fail to accomplish tasks within the expected time
      • When employees are not allowed to join trade union
      • Unequal chances of promotion
      • Sexual harassment by the employees
      • Destruction of property by the employees