Christian Religious Education (CRE) – Marking Scheme
1. a) Five titles given to the Messiah by prophet Isaiah (5 marks)
1. Wonderful Counselor
2. Mighty God
3. Everlasting Father
4. Prince of Peace
5. Immanuel (God with us)
1. b) Describe the occasion when Jesus was taken to the temple for dedication
(8 marks)
1. Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem.
2. It was in accordance with Jewish law.
3. A pair of doves or pigeons was offered.
4. Simeon had been promised he would see the Messiah.
5. Simeon blessed Jesus and prophesied.
6. Prophetess Anna gave thanks and spoke about Jesus.
7. Fulfilled religious custom.
8. Jesus was consecrated to God.
1. c) Six ways Christians play the role of John the Baptist today (7 marks)
1. Preaching repentance.
2. Baptizing new believers.
3. Preparing people for Christ.
4. Condemning evil.
5. Living exemplary lives.
6. Guiding others in faith.
7. Calling people to salvation.
2. a) Narrate Jesus' miracle of feeding the five thousand (Luke 9:12-17) (8
marks)
1. Jesus taught a large crowd.
2. Disciples asked to send people away.
3. Jesus told them to feed the crowd.
4. A boy had five loaves and two fish.
5. Jesus gave thanks and broke the bread.
6. Disciples distributed the food.
7. Everyone was satisfied.
8. Twelve baskets of leftovers were collected.
2. b) Seven qualities of true discipleship (7 marks)
1. Commitment to Jesus
2. Willingness to suffer
3. Humility
4. Faith
5. Obedience
6. Sacrifice
7. Love for others
2. c) Five ways Christians show their faith in God today (5 marks)
1. Attending church
2. Praying
3. Reading the Bible
4. Helping the needy
5. Living righteously
3. a) Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) (8 marks)
1. A man was attacked.
2. A priest ignored him.
3. A Levite ignored him.
4. A Samaritan helped him.
5. He bandaged wounds.
6. Took him to an inn.
7. Paid the innkeeper.
8. Showed true neighborliness.
3. b) Reasons why Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus (6 marks)
1. Love for money
2. Satan's influence
3. Weak faith
4. Greed
5. Disappointment with Jesus
6. Fulfillment of prophecy
3. c) Ways Christians demonstrate obedience to Jesus' command to love (6
marks)
1. Helping the needy
2. Forgiving others
3. Visiting the sick
4. Sharing with others
5. Speaking against injustice
6. Promoting peace
4. a) Teachings of Jesus on the Holy Spirit (7 marks)
1. Helper
2. Teacher
3. Comforter
4. Reveals truth
5. Gives strength
6. Convicts of sin
7. Glorifies Jesus
4. b) Gifts of the Holy Spirit (6 marks)
1. Wisdom
2. Understanding
3. Counsel
4. Knowledge
5. Piety
6. Fear of the Lord
4. c) Use of the fruit of the Holy Spirit to spread the gospel (7 marks)
1. Showing love
2. Demonstrating joy
3. Promoting peace
4. Being patient
5. Showing kindness
6. Practicing self-control
7. Being faithful
5. a) Reasons why Christians are against abortion (6 marks)
1. Life is sacred
2. God gives life
3. 'Do not kill' commandment
4. Unborn child has rights
5. Disrespect for God's creation
6. Psychological harm
5. b) Christian teachings on human sexuality (7 marks)
1. Sex is sacred
2. Only within marriage
3. Adultery is sin
4. Homosexuality discouraged
5. Chastity encouraged
6. Respect for body
7. Fidelity in marriage
5. c) Causes of industrial action in Kenya (7 marks)
1. Poor wages
2. Poor working conditions
3. Delayed salaries
4. Lack of promotion
5. Job insecurity
6. Poor leadership
7. Lack of dialogue
6. a) Why poverty was rare in traditional African society (6 marks)
1. Communal living
2. Shared resources
3. Barter trade
4. Strong family support
5. Everyone had a role
6. Strong moral values
6. b) How the church helps reduce poverty in Kenya (7 marks)
1. Creating jobs
2. Supporting education
3. Offering charity
4. Teaching hard work
5. Counseling
6. Training skills
7. Promoting justice
6. c) Government efforts to bridge the gap between rich and poor (7 marks)
1. Fair taxation
2. Subsidies for the poor
3. Free education
4. Social welfare
5. Employment creation
6. Land reforms
7. Equal opportunity policies
