Form 3 CRE Exams and Marking Schemes Free

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FORM 3

PAPER 1 – 313/1

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

2½HRS

 

JOINT EVALUATION EXAMINATION TERM 3

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Write your Name and Admission Number in the spaces provided above
2. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing

• The paper consists of SIX questions

1. Answer any FIVE questions in the answer booklet provided
2. Each question carries 20 marks.

For Examiner’s use  only

QUESTIONS	1	2	3	4	5	6	TOTAL  SCORE
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1. a) Name eight historical books in the Old Testament.       (8mks)
2. b) Outline the reasons why the bible is referred to as a library. (7mks)
3. c) Give five occasions when Christians use the Bible. (5mks)

 

2. a) Explain six actions of Abraham as a man of faith.       (6mks)
3. b) What are differences between the Jewish and traditional African practices of circumcision? (8mks)
4. c) Give six ways through which Christians portray themselves in society today. (6mks)

 

3. a) Give seven reasons why the Israelites asked Samuel to appoint a king for them. (7mks)
4. b) Identify seven areas where king Saul failed in his responsibility over Israel. (7mks)
5. c) State six actions church members would take in handling cases of dishonesty with their leaders. (6mks)

 

4. a) Name the six groups of true prophets in the Old Testament.       (6mks)
5. b) Give six similarities between the Traditional African prophets and the true prophets in the Old Testament. (6mks)
6. c) Identify eight problems experienced by church leaders in their work. (8mks)

 

5. a) Identify six symbolic acts used by Jeremiah to demonstrate God’s judgement and punishment to Israel.       (6mks)

b)Outline the contents of the Jeremiah’s letter to the exile.                                     (7mks)

1. c) Identify seven leadership qualities that a modern leader should learn from the life of prophet Jeremiah. (7mks)

 

6. a) Outline six rituals performed during a birth of a baby in Traditional African Communities.                               (6mks)
7. b) Give six reasons why children are important in Traditional African Communities. (6mks)
8. c) Explain four ways children are made responsible members in TAC. (8mks)

 

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JOINT EXAMINATION

FORM 3CRE – PAPER 1

TERM 3-

MARKING SCHEME

1. a) Name eight historical books in the Old Testament.                                           (8mks)

• Joshua
• Judges
• First Samuel
• Second Samuel
• First kings
• Second kings
• First chronicles
• Second chronicles
• Ezra Nehemiah
• Esther

1. b) Outline the reasons why the bible is referred to as a library.       (7mks)

• It contains many books.
• The books were written by different authors.
• The books are written in different times.
• The books in the bible address different issues.
• The books were written for different audiences.
• The books are systematically arranged/order/chronologically.
• Has different categories of books/divisions.

1. c) Give five occasions when Christians use the Bible.       (5mks)

• When preaching the word of God/crusade/church sermons.
• When in court.
• When instructing new converts.
• During different religious ceremonies/festivals.
• When teaching Christian religious education.
• When composing gospel songs/Christian literature.
• During fellowships/prayers/guidance and counselling.
• During swearing in ceremony.

2. a) Explain six actions of Abraham as a man of faith.                                           (6mks)

• He obeyed God’s call.
• He moved from Haran to unknown land.
• He accepted to be circumcised at an old age together with the males in his household.
• He build two altars, one at bethel and the other at Shechem.
• He believed in the promises that God gave him.
• He wanted to offer his son as a sacrifice to God.
• He accepted to change his name from Abram to Abraham and his wife Sarai to Sarah.

1. b) What are differences between the Jewish and traditional African practices of circumcision?       (8mks)

• In the Jewish community, circumcision is for male children only whereas in African practice it is for both male and female.
• Among the Jews, circumcision is performed on babies of 8 days old whereas in traditional African communities it is done during adolescence.
• In African communities it is a test of courage whereas in Jews is a sign of faith.
• Circumcision in African communities is a communal practice whereas among the Jews only members of the immediate family participate.
• In TAC initiates takes up responsibilities while among the Jews initiates are too young to shoulder any responsibility.
• In TAC circumcision is carried out during specific seasons while among the Jews it is continuous.

(Accept first four correct)                                                                        (4x2mks)

1. c) Give six ways through which Christians portray themselves in society today. (6mks)

• They lead a prayerful life.
• They share the word of God.
• They condemn immorality and crime in society.
• They call people for repentance.
• They take part in rehabilitating the offenders.
• They lead exemplary lives.
• They advocate for justice in the society.

3. a) Give seven reasons why the Israelites asked Samuel to appoint a king for them.(7mks)

• Samuel was old.
• Samuels’s son had failed as judges/corrupt.
• They wanted a king who would lead them to victory in wars.
• They wanted a king who would be recognized by other nations.
• They wanted a political government with political authority.
• They wanted a physical human leader who they would see.
• Samuel had imposed his sons as judges.
• They wanted to be like other nations.

1. b) Identify seven areas where king Saul failed in his responsibility over Israel. (7mks)

• He offered sacrifices yet was not his duty.
• He did not wait for Gods time to act.
• He was not repentant.
• He consulted mediums.
• He wanted to kill David.
• He committed suicide.

1. c) State six actions church members would take in handling cases of dishonesty with their leaders.       (6mks)

• Find out causes of dishonesty.
• Help them meet their daily need.
• Offer guidance and counselling.
• Forgive them.
• Pray for them to change their behaviors.
• Report the matter to higher church authorities.
• Suspend them for a while.

4. a) Name the six groups of true prophets in the Old Testament.       (6mks)

• major prophets
• minor prophets
• canonical prophets
• non-canonical prophets
• cultic prophets
• early prophets
• prophetess

1. b) Give six similarities between the Traditional African prophets and the true prophets in the Old Testament.       (6mks)

• Both predicted future events.
• Both acted as mediators between God and people.
• Both had supernatural powers to exercise their duties.
• Both had a personal relationship with God
• They were religious leaders.
• Both played an advisory role to the political leaders.
• They led exemplary lives.
• In both cases they were prophets and prophetess.

1. c) Identify eight problems experienced by church leaders in their work. (8mks)

• They are rejected /persecuted.
• Rivalry among themselves.
• There is hypocrisy among church members/religious syncretism.
• They encounter language barriers while spreading the word of God.
• There is conflicting interpretation of the Bible.
• Political interference in their work.
• Competition from false prophets.
• Permissiveness in society hinders their work.
• Insecurity/hostility.

5. a) Identify six symbolic acts used by Jeremiah to demonstrate God’s judgement and punishment to Israel.                                                                                           (6mks)

• Thewearing of linen waist cloth.
• Jeremiahs personal life.
• Jeremiahs visit to the potter’s house.
• The broken clay flask.
• Vision of the two basket of fig.
• The wearing of ox yoke.

1. b) Outline the contents of the Jeremiah’s letter to the exile. (7mks)

• Israelites were to build houses and live in them.
• They were to plant gardens and eat their produce.
• They were to marry and increase in numbers
• To support the welfare of their masters.
• They were not to let false prophets deceive them.
• To obey their masters.
• God was to restore them thereafter.
• God was to visit them after the end of 70 years.

1. c) Identify seven leadership qualities that a modern leader should learn from the life of prophet Jeremiah.       (7mks)

• They should be courageous.
• They should be honesty.
• They should be royal to God.
• They should show gratitude.
• Should show perseverance.
• Patience
• They should be just.

6. a) Outline six rituals performed during a birth of a baby in Traditional African Communities.                                                                                                       (6mks)

• There is feasting by the family/relatives.
• Prayers of thanksgiving/blessings.
• Protective charms are given to the mother/baby.
• There is singing/dancing for new life.
• Umbilical cord is cut to separate the baby from the mother.
• Mother’s hair is shaved.
• Ululations are made to announce the sex of the baby
• The placenta is disposed off carefully.
• The baby is washed.

1. b) Give six reasons why children are important in Traditional African Communities. (6mks)

• They ensure continuity of the society.
• They inherit the parent’s property.
• They take care of parents during old age.
• They cement the relationship between husband and wife.
• They are source of labour.
• They promote social status of parents.
• They are sign of Gods blessings.
• They are a replacement of the dead relatives/ancestors.
• Children are a source of wealth.

1. c) Explain four ways children are made responsible members in TAC. (8mks)

• Elders/parents teach children basic rules and customs of the community as they grow up.
• They are told history of the family – to enable them know their origin.
• They listen to folk tales/myths – which teach them good values to be emulated.
• Participating in the rites of passage like initiation which prepare them for future.
• They are exposed to songs/dances which contain the message for the community.
• They accompany their parents for practical work.
• Everybody has a role to play in the community.
• There is reward for those who behave well. (4x2mks)

 

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TERM 3

FORM 3

313/2

C.R.E

MARKING SCHEME

 

1a)       Describe the concept of the Messiah in the New Testament.

• He is from the lineage of David
• His kingdom is expected to last forever
• Spiritual ruler
• He is the servant of God
• Brought/ushered in the Kingdom of God
• Regarded as savior
• Known as Emmanuel
• Born in Bethlehem
• Born of a virgin
• Performed miracles
• Was the son of God
• Was crucified for sinners

 

1. b) Outline activities that took place when Mary visited Elizabeth. Lk 1:39-56

• Mary entered Zechariah’s house
• She thengreeted Elizabeth
• When Elizabeth had the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb
• Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Sprit
• Elizabeth exclaimed with a loud voice/cry
• Elizabeth then said ‘blessed are you among women’
• She thenaskedMary why God had allowed the mother of the Lord to come to visit her
• Elizabeth revealed that when Mary greeted her, the baby in her womb leaped with joy
• Elizabeth then blessed Mary
• Mary sang the Magnificent
• She thenstayed with Elizabeth for three months/returned home

 

1. c) Identify SIX ways in which Christian youths should show gratitude to God.

• Through preaching
• Giving offerings in church
• Helping the needy
• Repenting/confessing sin
• Visiting/healing the sick
• Acting as Role models
• Getting baptized
• Condemning evil in the society
• Praying

 

 

2a)       Relate the story of the healing of a man with a withered hand LK 6:6-11          

• One another Sabbath, Jesus was teaching in the synagogue
• There was a man whose right hand was withered
• The Pharisees/teachers of the Law were there watching to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath
• Jesus knew their thoughts
• He said to the man “Get up”
• The man came/stood in the middle
• Jesus asked if it was lawful to do good or harm
• He asked the man to stretch out his hand
• His hand was instantly healed/restored
• The teachers of the Law were filled with fury/discussed what they might do to Jesus

 

1. b) Explain the teachings of Jesus from the parable of the Sower.

• The seed is the word of God
• The ones along the path are those who have heard, then the devil comes and take it away from their hearts
• The ones on the word of God, receive it with joy but these have not roots/believe for a while and in times of temptation fall away
• Those that feel on the thorns are those who hear but as they go on their way they are chocked by the cares/riches/pleasures of life
• Those in good soil are those who hear the word of God, hold it fast in an honest/good heart and bring forth fruit with patience.

 

1. c) Write down EIGHT ways in which churches are assisting the sick.

• Pray for them
• Miracles healing
• Providing guiding and counseling services
• Providing preventive/curative drugs
• Paying for medicalexpenses
• Disseminating literature on health issues
• Preaching against evil
• Providing food/clothing
• Visiting the sick
• Training medical personnel
• Educating them through seminars

 

3a)       Give reasons why Jesus was arrested                                                                    

• Breaking the strict regulations of the Sabbath
• Opposing the payment of taxes
• Eating and associating with tax collectors and sinners
• Perverting/misleading the nation
• Claiming to be the king of the Jews
• Claiming to have power to forgive sins
• Prophesying the destruction of the city of Jerusalem
• Claiming to be the son of God
• Inciting people to revolt against the emperor

 

1. b) Describe an incident when Jesus was questioned about his authority during Jerusalem Ministry LK 20:18            

• One day Jesus was in the Temple teaching the people/preaching the good news
• The chief priests and the teachers of the Law came to Him
• They asked him ‘tell us what right has you to do these things’
• Jesus asked them about the authority of John the Baptist
• They started to argue among themselves what they will say
• They answered him ‘we don’t know where it came from’
• Jesus said to them ‘neither will it ell you, then by what right I do these things’

 

1. c) Outline the importance of Easter holidays to Christians.

• They remember how Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins as a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins
• They remember the death of Jesus
• It is an occasion for thinking God
• It is an occasion to demonstrate Gods love for humanity
• It is a time when Christians an opportunity to repent
• It unites the believers
• Signs of obedience to Christ
• Signifies the Victory of Jesus over death

 

4a)       Mention St. Paul’s teachings on how the gifts of the Holy Spirit should be used in the Church.                                                                                                   

• Should be used for the common good of all
• Should be used to strengthen /encourage /comfort members
• Should be sued to bring unity/not to discriminated/divide members
• There is need to respect/appreciate all the Gifts
• Should be used in an orderly way/no confusion
• Should be used in love
• Gift of speaking in tongues should be minimized in public
• There is need to have interpretation of tongues for them to be meaningful
• Prophecies should be carefully evaluated

 

1. b) Explain the unity of believers in relation to the vine and the branches (6mrks)

in the old testament the Israelites were the true vine of God

• in the new testament God is the vinedresser
• Jesus is the vine
• Christians are the branches.
• Christians are united to God through Christ
• The branches must remain united to the vine for it to bear fruits
• Christians should remain faithful and bear fruits in their work
• A branch that does not bear fruits will be cut
• Christians who are unfaithful will be judged
• A branch that bears fruits will be pruned

 

1. c) State SIX challenges that church ministers face today

• Inadequate funds
• Hostility form the people
• Insecurity in some parts
• Poor means of transport
• Influence from cultural traditions
• Competition among themselves
• Invasion/burning of churches
• Language barrier
• Stress/depression from their work

5. a) Outline the instructions given to the seventy two disciples before sending them on

 their mission. (6 marks)

– They were not to carry money, food or clothing

– They were to preach peace in the house they entered.

– They were to heal the sick.

– They were to preach the kingdom of God.

– They were to shake off dust from their feet where they are rejected.

– They were not to salute anyone on the way.

– They were to remain in one house.

– They were to eat and drink what has provided to them.

6 x 1 = 6 marks

 

1. b) Explain four Jesus teachings on the growth of the kingdom of God using parables.

(8 marks)

– he used parable of the unfruitful fig tree i.e. he came to give sinners time to repent so as to

get to the kingdom of God.

– In parable of mustard seed, Jesus showed that the kingdom of God starts from a humble

beginning.

– In the parable of the yeast, he showed the kingdom grows secretly in the hearts of people.

 

– In the parable of the sower, he taught kingdom of God belongs to those who hear the word

of God and do according to it.

 

1. c) State 6 reasons why Christians find it difficult to accept the gospel. (6 marks)

– Alternative religions/denominations

– too much wealth/riches

– it is too demanding.

– lack of absolute faith in God.

– Science and technology seems to provide solutions to man’s problems.

– lacking good role models

– discouragement from church leaders.

– permissiveness in the society.

– drug abuse makes people not to think about God.

6 x 1 = 6 marks

 

6. a) Explain Jesus teaching on the role of Holy Spirit. (7 marks)

– He comforts the believers.

– Teaches the believers all things.

– He brings remembrance all that Jesus taught the disciples.

– He convicts the world of sin and leads to righteousness and judgment.

– Guides the believers to all truth.

– To glorify Jesus among all believers.

– Enables believers to witness about Christ

– To counsel & advice God’s people for he knows the mind of God.

– He reveals to God’s people what is yet to come.

– To enable believers to know the perfect will of God.

7 x 1 = 7 marks

1. b) Identify the problems encountered in the early church. (7 marks)

– Sexual immorality.

– Abuse of the gifts of the holy spirit.

– Misconduct during the Lord’s supper

– Misunderstanding of Resurrection.

– Eating food/offered to idols.

– Fellow believers taking others to pagan courts.

– The position of women in the church.

– Dispute over marriage, divorce and celibacy.

7 x 1 = 7 marks

 

 

C What are the causes of disunity in the church today  (6mrks)

• Misappropriation of funds
• Disputes over baptism
• Formation of splinter groups
• Misinterpretation of the bible
• Leadership wrangles
• Tribalism
• Nepotism
• Poor leadership
• Political interference