Christian Religious Education Notes
Strand 1: Christian Religious Education
Sub-strand: Importance of Studying Christian Religious Education
1. Define the term Christian Religious Education.
Answer: CRE is the study of God’s revelation to human beings through scriptures to help
learners develop morally, spiritually, and socially.
2. State four importance of studying Christian Religious Education.
Answer:
◦ Promotes spiritual and moral growth.
◦ Encourages peaceful living and respect.
◦ Helps learners make wise choices.
◦ Teaches Christian values and principles.
3. Outline four ways in which Christian Religious Education promotes sound moral and
religious values.
Answer:
◦ Teaching kindness, honesty, and compassion.
◦ Encouraging forgiveness and reconciliation.
◦ Promoting self-discipline and obedience.
◦ Inspiring love and care for others.
4. Explain five values needed to foster responsible living acquired through studying CRE.
Answer:
◦ Responsibility
◦ Obedience
◦ Respect
◦ Love
◦ Honesty
5. State five ways of applying the values acquired in your daily interactions.
Answer:
◦ Helping others in need.
◦ Speaking truthfully.
◦ Respecting others.
◦ Being obedient to rules.
◦ Living peacefully with others.
Strand 2: Creation
Sub-strand: Accounts of Creation
1. Explain what God created on each of the 7 days (Genesis 1:1–31; 2:1–4a).
Answer:
◦ Day 1 – Light (Day and Night)
◦ Day 2 – Sky
◦ Day 3 – Land, sea, and vegetation
◦ Day 4 – Sun, moon, and stars
◦ Day 5 – Birds and sea creatures
◦ Day 6 – Land animals and human beings
◦ Day 7 – God rested
2. Explain the accounts of creation in Genesis 2:4b–25.
Answer:
This account focuses on the creation of man first, then plants, animals, and finally woman
from man’s rib to be a helper. It emphasizes personal relationship between God and
humans.
3. Describe how God created the heavens, earth and everything in the second account.
Answer:
God formed man from dust, planted a garden, made animals and birds, and created woman
from man’s rib, showing a more intimate creation.
4. List four similarities between the first and second accounts of creation.
Answer:
◦ God is the creator in both.
◦ Humans are created in both.
◦ Animals and plants are created.
◦ Both accounts show God’s power.
5. State four differences between the first and second accounts of creation.
Answer:
◦ The order of creation differs.
◦ The first is more structured; second more relational.
◦ The first focuses on the universe; second on man.
◦ Woman is mentioned only in the second account.
6. Explain the four attributes of God from the biblical accounts of creation.
Answer:
◦ Omnipotent – All-powerful creator.
◦ Orderly – Created everything in a sequence.
◦ Loving – Cared for creation, especially humans.
◦ Provider – Gave man food and companionship.
7. List four importance of learning about the biblical accounts of creation.
Answer:
◦ To understand God’s power and nature.
◦ To appreciate human dignity.
◦ To respect and care for creation.
◦ To live responsibly as stewards.
Sub-strand: Stewardship over Creation
1. State biblical responsibilities given to humans over creation.
Answer:
◦ To take care of the garden (Genesis 2:15).
◦ To name animals (Genesis 2:19–20).
◦ To rule over animals (James 3:7).
◦ To be caretakers, not destroyers.
2. Outline four ways to protect animals, fish and birds.
Answer:
◦ Avoid pollution.
◦ Stop illegal hunting.
◦ Provide clean water and food.
◦ Preserve habitats.
3. Give four importance of good stewardship over animals, fish and birds.
Answer:
◦ Maintains ecological balance.
◦ Ensures future generations benefit.
◦ Fulfills God’s command.
◦ Supports economic activities (fishing, tourism).
Sub-strand: Responsibility over Plants
1. Describe biblical responsibilities over plants.
Answer:
◦ God gave plants for food (Genesis 1:29).
◦ Man was to till and care for the garden (Genesis 2:15).
◦ God causes plants to grow for man's benefit (Psalm 104:14).
2. State four ways of applying biblical teachings to conserve the environment.
Answer:
◦ Planting trees.
◦ Avoiding deforestation.
◦ Using resources wisely.
◦ Keeping the environment clean.
3. Outline five ways responsible use of plants contributes to economic growth.
Answer:
◦ Provides jobs.
◦ Source of food.
◦ Herbal medicine.
◦ Timber and construction materials.
◦ Boosts tourism (forests, parks).
4. Give three ways plants contribute to a healthy ecosystem.
Answer:
◦ Provide oxygen.
◦ Prevent soil erosion.
◦ Offer habitat for animals.
Sub-strand: Use of Natural Resources
1. Explain five ways humans use natural resources.
Answer:
◦ Water for drinking and farming.
◦ Trees for timber and fuel.
◦ Land for farming.
◦ Minerals for industrial use.
◦ Animals for food and work.
2. Describe five ways humans misuse natural resources.
Answer:
◦ Deforestation.
◦ Overfishing.
◦ Pollution.
◦ Illegal mining.
◦ Poaching.
3. Outline four effects of misusing natural resources.
Answer:
◦ Climate change.
◦ Loss of biodiversity.
◦ Soil erosion.
◦ Water shortage.
4. State biblical teachings on good use of God’s creation.
Answer:
◦ Care for the land (Genesis 2:15).
◦ Let land rest (Exodus 23:10–11).
◦ Do not destroy trees (Deuteronomy 20:19).
5. In what ways can you conserve natural resources?
Answer:
◦ Reforestation.
◦ Proper waste disposal.
◦ Water conservation.
◦ Avoid overgrazing.
◦ Use clean energy.
Strand 3: The Bible
Sub-strand: Functions of the Bible
1. List five ways the Bible is used in society today.
Answer:
◦ In worship.
◦ In teaching and preaching.
◦ In making oaths.
◦ In counseling.
◦ In guiding decisions.
2. Outline four importance of the Bible in society today.
Answer:
◦ Teaches moral values (2 Timothy 3:16–17).
◦ Offers spiritual nourishment.
◦ Reveals God’s will.
◦ Encourages faith and obedience (Hebrews 4:12).
3. State four ways the Bible is used in spreading God’s Word.
Answer:
◦ Preaching.
◦ Publishing and distribution.
◦ Evangelism.
◦ Teaching in schools and churches.
4. Describe how the Bible promotes holistic growth.
Answer:
◦ Emotionally – Offers comfort.
◦ Socially – Teaches how to relate with others.
◦ Spiritually – Connects one with God.
◦ Morally – Encourages good behavior.
◦ Intellectually – Encourages knowledge and wisdom.
5. How does God’s Word inspire services among Christians?
Answer:
◦ Motivates charity and community service.
◦ Encourages church leadership and mission work.
◦ Promotes peace and justice.
◦ Inspires helping the needy.
◦ Guides career choices and ethical decisions.
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