CRE P1 APPLICATION QUESTIONS

MARKING SCHEME
1. Give six different occasions when Christians use the Bible

i. When preaching the word of God

ii. When in court
iii. When conducting Bible study
iv. During different religious ceremonies
v. When teaching Christian Religious Education
vi. When composing Christian songs/Christian literature
vii. During fellowships
viii. During guidance and counselling
ix. During swearing in ceremonies.
Nb Use words that qualify an occasion eg When, During.

2. State six reasons that may influence some Christians to turn away from God
i. Lack of faith/trust in God
ii. Influence from non-believer
iii. Peer pressure
iv. The need for more economic power/education/greed/materialism.
v. Poor role models in the society
vi. Unanswered prayers/frustrations in life
vii. Emergence of cults
viii. Lack of time due to work pressure
ix. Negative influence from the mass media
x. High poverty levels

3. State eight ways in which Christians continue with the work of creation today.
(8mks)

i.Having children and bringing them up.

ii.Caring and conserving the environment.
iii. Preserving life and teaching that life is sacred.
iv. Respecting and protecting the rights of others.
v. Making just laws and condemning evil.
vi. Use of science and technology to improve environment.
vii. Educating people to take care of environment.
viii. Preaching peace to promote unity and harmony.
ix. Training people and providing employment opportunities. (any 8
x 1 = 8mks)
4. State six ways in which law and order was maintained in the traditional African
communities. (6mks)
i. Educating community in relevant duties and responsibilities.
ii. Rules and regulations were set up to control and direct behaviour of each and every member.
iii. All anti-social behaviours were checked.
 iv. Use of taboos.
v. Good deeds were rewarded.
vi. Wearing protective charms. (any 6 x 1 =
6mks)
5. State six ways in which Christians seek reconciliation with God. (6mks)
i. Through Prayers
ii. Invocation of the name of God
iii. Singing and dancing
iv. Visiting the sick and the needy
v. Helping the less fortunate
vi. Giving offerings
vii. Reciting biblical verses (any
6x1 = 6mks)
6. State five challenges faced by Christian leaders today. (5mks)
i. Opposition from political leaders.
ii. Lack of cooperation from members of other churches.
iii. False prophets / cultic affiliation.
iv. Misinterpretation of the scriptures.
v. Drug abuse and substance abuse among the members.
vi. Lack of adequate time for pastoral unit.
vii. Poor infrastructure that makes it impossible to reach interior areas.
viii. Rise of splinter groups in the church.
ix. Insecurity in some parts in the country. (any
5x1 = 5mks)
7. Give reasons why reading the Bible is important to Christians today
i. It provides moral and spiritual guidance.
ii. It helps Christians rediscover the will of God.
iii. It is a way of worshipping God.
iv. It helps us to understand the Christian doctrine.
v. It guides Christians on how to relate with God and fellow human beings.
vi. God reveals Himself to Christians through the Bible.
vii. It helps a person to discover him/herself worth and dignity as human being.
viii. It is a source of consolation to Christians. (any 6
x 1 = 6mks)
8. Identify ways in which Christians care for God’s creation today. (6mks)
i. Planting trees.
ii. They do not engage in pollution.
iii. Cleaning the environment.
iv. Caring for the animals.
v. Conserving the vegetation.
vi. Preventing soil erosion through gabions.
vii. Bringing up their children well.
viii. Taking balanced diet.
ix. Helping the needy.
x. Providing medical care.
xi. By protecting human rights.
xii. Educating the public on the need to conserve the environment. (any 6 x
1 = 6mks)
9. What lessons can a Christian learn from Prophet Elijah’s mission? (6mks)
i.Christians should be courageous in order to succeed in their mission
ii.Christians should be persevering like Elisha went without food
iii.Christians should be compassionate e.g Elijah had compassion for the widow of Zarephath
iv.Christians must be obedient e.g Elijah obeyed God
v.Christians must have faith e.g through faith Elijah survived in the wilderness
vi.They should speak out against oppression
vii.They should fight against social evils e.g corruption
viii.They should be honest and not to bear false witness
10. What evils would a prophet like Amos condemn in Kenya today? (6mks)
i. Jealously and false witness.
ii. Exploitation such as cheating in business.
iii. Tribalism, nepotism and social discrimination.
iv. Land grabbing.
v. Prostitution and abortion.
vi. Drunkenness and drug addiction.
vii. Idolatry / devil worship.
viii. Misuse of power by the leaders. (any 6 x 1 = 6mks)
11. Identify six challenges Christians are likely to face today in their commitment to God. (6mks)
i. Existence of false religion and false prophets.
ii. May fall prey of new forms of idolatry.
iii. Religious syncretism / traditional practices of witchcraft.
iv. Persecution because of their faith / rejection.
v. Some may be led astray by their church leaders.
vi. Family obligations may interfere with faith.
vii. High Poverty levels.
viii. Poor personal health. (any 5x1 = 5mks)
12. State the factors undermining the status of elders in African societies today. (7mks)
i. New government structures where administrative officials have taken over the role of the
elders in maintaining law and order.
ii. Most of the judicial duties have been taken over by the law courts.
iii. Education has brought new values / ideas and the authority of the elders is no longer regarded
with high esteem / is even questioned.
iv. People have migrated to new areas where they do not respect local leaders.
v. The influence from other religions e.g. Christianity / Islam which their followers respect more
than the leadership of African elders.
vi. Urbanization has undermined the role of the elders as it becomes difficult for elders to
operate as people come from different backgrounds.
vii. Western norms / values which promote individualism.
viii. Schooling where children spend most of their time with teachers depriving them the
opportunity / time to spend with elders.
ix. Permissiveness in the society has eroded the respect for elders.
x. Economic factors where the worth of a person is judged by the wealth / money / property one
possesses.
xi. Political power / decision making has shifted from the elders to politicians / political leaders
whom people look upon for leadership. (any 7x1 = 7mks)
13. State five lessons that Christians learn about God from the plaques experienced in Egypt.
i.God is powerful than the Egyptian gods
ii.God is the protector
iii.He is the saving God
iv.He is a miraculous God
v.He fulfils his promises / faithful
vi.He punishes the wrong doers
vii.He is omnipresent / omniscient
viii.He is the God of nature
ix.He is transcendent
x.He requires absolute obedient
xi.He should be worshipped 5x 1 = 5 Marks
14. Identify seven factors that have affected the true worship of God today. (7 marks)
i. Devil worship
ii. Career and employment
iii. Love for money and selfishness
iv. Peer pressure
v. Love for worldly pleasures
vi. Sexually immorality
vii. Elevation of the status of education
viii. High Poverty levels
ix. Ignorance and illiteracy
x. Lack of religious and moral teachings 7x 1 = 7 Marks
15. In what ways did Jesus play the role of a prophet. (5 marks)
i. He taught people on their duties to God.
ii. He taught people on how they were to relate to God and their fellow human beings.
iii. He called on sinners to repent.
iv. He condemned social and religious evils
v. He proclaimed God’s judgment on sinners.
vi. He showed compassion to the suffering 5 x 1 = 5 Marks
16. What lessons do Christians learn from the leadership of Nehemiah? (7 marks)
i.He was a decision maker and took the best action in the circumstance.
ii.He was a practical person.
iii.He was a good planner, for example, on his arrival at Jerusalem, he confirmed for himself the extent
of the damage to the wall rather than rely on second hand information.
iv.He was a great mobilizer of resources in that he organized the people to build the wall and others to
guard the project.
v.He displayed strength and courage in the face of great opposition from the enemies of Judah.
vi.He was an inspirational leader such that he rallied the people with the call “come let us rebuild.”
vii.He had great wisdom for example; he knew how to deal with the problems of debtors and creditors to
the satisfaction of all.
viii.He was efficient and full of foresight.
ix.He was a patient and caring leader, he helped the needy and used his resources to support the
rebuilding project.
x.He was a great reformer; he instituted socio-economic and religious reforms in the temple and on the
Sabbath observance.
xi.He was selfless and cared for the welfare of his people.
xii.He was patriotic as shown in his love for his people and the land of Judah.
xiii.He demonstrated the spirit of honesty in his dealings with the people and his attitude to God. He
could not pretend when he was sad and prayed for rewards whenever he did something good.
xiv. He had the spirit of hard work, commitment and refused to give up even when faced with
challenges in his work of rebuilding the city.

17. State six reasons why Christians should work in unity.

(6 marks)
i.In order to promote oneness in Christ
ii.To promote the teachings of Christ
iii.To share the scarce resources of the earth
iv.To in order to adopt common attitude to the integration of African culture in worship
v.In order to achieve effective evangelism
vi.To prevent the common formation of splinter groups
vii.To reduce internal wrangling
viii.In order to have a common front in dealing with issues affecting society such as education,
constitutional review, medical, HIV / AIDS, bribery and corruption
ix.To lead exemplary lives for others to emulate. 6x1=
6 Marks

18. What is the significance of forgiveness to Christians? (5 marks)

i.It promotes peace and harmony among the people/Christians
ii.It is a way of winning people to Christ.
iii.It is a way of following the example of Christ.
iv.In order for them to be forgiven by God, they should also forgive
v.It is a way of showing love for others
vi.It strengthens relationship among the people.
vii.It is a way of tolerating others

19. State the importance of covenants in modern life. (5 marks)

i.Covenants made between communities or nations enable the people to co-exist peacefully.
ii.They promote accountability and trust worthiness between two parties
iii.Baptism encourages Christians to have the right relationship with God.
iv.Secular covenants remind and encourage those who hold public offices to serve the nation with
loyalty.
v.The oath of allegiance helps people to develop confidence to their leaders especially when they
witness the swearing-in-ceremony.
vi.Covenants promote the sanctity of life. e.g. peace pacts made between warning communities.
vii.They promote proper working relationships in the society Any 5x1=5

20. How do Christians prepare themselves today for the day of the Lord? (5
marks)
i.By praying and fasting.
ii.By avoiding immoralities, corruption, idolatry.
iii.By helping the needy and sharing with others/alms giving.
iv.By attending fellowship/going to church to worship and share with other Christians
v.By reading the bible
vi.Through evangelizing/preaching
vii.Accepting baptism after repentance
viii.Giving offerings, tithes e.t.c Any
5x1=5marks
 21. Explain the relevance of Jeremiah’s suffering and lamentations to Christians today.(6
marks)
i.Christians learn not to lose hope in times of difficulties.
ii.Christians learn to be firm in telling the truth.
iii.Christians learn the importance of obeying Christ by putting God first in everything they do.
iv.Christians learn that persecution is the price for being committed to Christ.
v.Christians learn to trust in God in prayer constantly.
vi.Christians are assured of divine protection and security, just like Jeremiah.
vii.Christian leaders should be ready for opposition while carrying out God’s work.
viii.Christians must be aware of false prophets in their midst, whose aim is to mislead them.
ix.Christians should draw their strength from God in times of difficulties.
x.Christians should love their enemies, those who hate them and leave vengeance to God. Any
6x1=6 marks
22. Highlight six ways how a Christian can maintain and improve Gods creation.
i.Through procreation
ii.Caring and conserving the environment
iii.Caring for the needy
iv.Preserving life and preaching that it is Holy.
v.Respecting and protecting the rights of others
vi.Respecting the property of others
vii.Promoting peace and harmony in the society
viii.Participating in the making of just laws.
ix.Using their talents to be innovative and improve human life
x.Through scientific and technological discoveries which help to enhance the life and dignity of man
xi.Providing work opportunities to help people realize self-fulfillment First 6x1=6
marks

23. Give reasons why politicians and church leaders should cooperate.
(6 marks)

i.To enhance peace and harmony in the society

ii.To enhance respect and good public image
iii.Both have a duty to promote the socio-economic and political welfare of the society
iv.To enhance transparency and accountability in their work.
v.To ensure that members of the society receive essential services
vi.All authority is given by God. 6x1=6 marks

24. Show ways in which church leaders can give hope to their congregation.
(5 marks)

i.By guiding and counseling their fellow students

ii.By encouraging them to go for prayers
iii.By encouraging them to work hard in their class work
iv.By helping them in difficult subjects through group discussion
v.By keeping them company in times of need
vi.By discussing the bible together
vii.By being a role model in discipline Any 5x1=5 marks
 25. What is importance of prayer in the life of a Christian?
i.Through prayer a Christian is able to express his/her faith in God.
ii.Enables one to glorify God for his greatness and goodness
iii.It strengthens one’s relationship with God
iv.Through prayer the needs of a Christian are met
v.It enables one to seek Gods will and receive his revelation.
vi.Enables one to face temptations with courage
vii.Uses prayer to intercede for the needs of others
viii.Promotes unity for believers as they fellowship together.
ix.Their sins are forgiven through prayer
x.Virtues of persistence and patience are acquired through prayer Any 6x1=6 marks
26. Give five reasons why initiation rites are still practiced today. (5 marks)

i.To uphold traditional values customs and culture.

ii.In order to please/appease ancestral spirits
iii.To ensure acceptability by those who have undergone the Initiation rites
iv.To prepare one for marriage
v.To promote African languages through song and dance.
vi.To create a new age-set.
vii.To raise one’s social status
viii.To provide an opportunity for leadership
ix.To help one inherit property
x.To create identity and a sense of belonging into the community. first 5x1 =5 marks
27. State six reasons that force some people to leave their country today. (6 marks)

i.Drought and famine cause them to search for food.

ii.To seek political asylum
iii.War forces them to live as refugees in other countries
iv.To further their education.
v.To search for jobs / business opportunities / better paying jobs
vi.Displacement as a result of floods / earthquakes.
vii.Due to intermarriages by people of different countries

28. Outline six lessons that Christian leaders learn from King Ahab.
(6 marks)

i.They should shun all forms of corruption.

ii.They should be fair and just to all.
iii.They should promote the worship of God at all times.
iv.They should avoid and help fight all forms of idolatry in the society.
v.They should not allow other people to lead them astray.
vi.They should respect and listen to the true prophets of God.
vii.They should be obedient to God.
viii.They should be repentant.
ix.They should be content of what they have / not covet nor steal other people’s property.
x.They should put their complete faith/trust in God.
xi.They should be truthful/ honest / not bear false witness against others.
xii.They should respect and protect human life as it is sacred. 6 x 1 = 6 marks
 29. Identify five ways in which Christians observe the day of worship. (5 marks)

i.Preaching to others
ii.Repent their sins
iii.Going to church
iv.Visiting the needy
v.Engaging in Bible study
vi.Giving church contributions
vii.Participating in singing for the Lord
viii.Attending fellowships
ix.Reading Christian literature
x.Listening to preaching
xi.Offering guidance and counseling services
xii.Solving family problems
xiii.Resting from routine work

30. State six consequences of evil according to the African concept.

i.Evil leads to a curse

ii.Evil leads to barrenness
iii.Evil leads to death/deformation of a new born
iv.Evil leads to suffering /misfortunes
v.Evil may lead to insanity/madness
vi.Evil may lead to drought
vii.Evil may also lead to defeat in war
viii.Evil often leads to natural disasters and calamities.
(6mks)
31. State six forms of hypocritical religions in our churches today
(6mks)

i.Worship of money and adoring money

ii.Syncretism where people worship God and engage in witchcraft.
iii.The rich are oppressing the poor
iv.Pastors are looking for fame and prosperity
v.Offering are acquired through corrupt/dubious means
vi.Christians attend rite/ceremonies conducted by non-Christians
vii.Land grabbers many of whom are Christians bring product from those lands to church

32. What lessons can a Christian learn from Prophet Elijah’s mission?
(6mks)
ix.Christians should be courageous in order to succeed in their mission
x.Christians should be persevering like Elisha went without food
xi.Christians should be compassionate e.g Elijah had compassion for the widow of Zarephath
xii.Christians must be obedient e.g Elijah obeyed God
xiii.Christians must have faith e.g through faith Elijah survived in the wilderness
xiv.They should speak out against oppression
xv.They should fight against social evils e.g corruption
xvi.They should be honest and not to bear false witness
 33. Give seven ways in which the church is carrying its prophetic roles in the society .
(7mks)
i.Preaching God’s word
ii.Counseling/encouraging people to lead better lives
iii.Condemning evil in the society
iv.Organizing retreats and Christian camps
v.Interceding /praying for other people
vi.Writing Christina books/literature
vii.Visiting the sick and less fortunate in the society
viii.Leading exemplary lives.
ix.Preaching repentance and forgiveness of sin
x.Prophesying about the future
34. Give seven responsibilities of priests in Traditional African Communities.
i.To offer sacrifices on behalf of the people
ii.They act as mediators between God and the people
iii.They offer guidance and counseling services
iv.They perform cleansing rituals
v.They reconcile warring groups
vi.They warn the people of impending danger
vii.They offer prayers to God on behalf of the people
viii.They make decisions on important matters of the community (7mks)

33Explain how the study of Christian Religious Education contributes to national development
(5mks)

i. Christian Religious Education encourages the learner to have a positive attitude towards work/hard
work is encouraged.
ii. Learning Christian Religious Education helps the learner to acquire virtues/moral values which
promotes economic development.
iii. Christian Religious Education discourages vices which hinder national development.
iv. Learners are equipped with knowledge/skills which lead to career development.
v. Learners are taught their duties as human beings and the need to develop the environment.
vi. Learners are taught the need to use their talents for the development of self/others and nation.
vii. Christian Religious Education stresses the importance of peace, love and unity which contributes
to favourable working environment.
viii. Learners are taught to appreciate their culture and that of others to promote national cohesion.

34.State six values that Christians learn from the Ten Commandments

i. The value Obedience

ii. The value Faithfulness/chastity
iii. The value Trust/faith
iv. The value Loyalty
v. The value Generosity
vi. The value Reverence
vii. The value Love
viii. The value Truthfulness/honesty
ix. The value Respect
x. The value Hard work
xi. The value Contentment (6mks)
35.Outline five ways in the church is promoting social justice in Kenya today.
(5mks)
i.By preaching the gospel
ii.Condemning evils in the society
iii.Leading exemplary/holy lives
iv.Helping the needy
v.By being role models
vi.Promoting justice
vii.Making new converts

36. State the significance of forgiveness to Christians.

(6mks)
i. It promotes peace and harmony among people / Christians.
ii. It’s a way of winning people to Christ.
iii. It’s a way of following the example of Christ.
iv. In order for them to be forgiven by God they should also forgive.
v. It’s a way of showing love to others.
vi. It strengthens relationship among people.
vii. It’s a way of tolerating others.

37. Give five reasons why Christians should live by the laws of God.
(5mks)

i. It helps Christians to keep off idolatry.

ii. Laws helps one to respect other people’s property.
iii. Helps Christians to avoid telling lies and accusing other people falsely.
iv. Laws helps Christians to escape God’s judgement.
v. Obedience to the laws enable Christians to respect life and not take it away.
vi. By obeying laws Christians receive blessings.

38. Identify ways in which Kenyans may be tempted to turn to idolatry today.
(6mks)

i. The promise of wealth by Devil worship.

ii. The promise of power by witchcraft.
iii. Careers and education over emphasized even on worship days.
iv. The desire for pleasure lures youth into modern idolatry.
v. Cultism lures people into it.
vi. Celebrities are often idolized.

39. Why is it difficult to have reforms in Kenya?

i. Lack of political will by leaders.

ii. Due to corruption.
iii. Tribalism / Nepotism and all forms of discrimination.
iv. Weak institutions to carry out meaningful reforms.
v. Many political parties’ lack clear reforms agenda.
vi. Selfishness and lack of vision among the reformers.
vii. Lack of finance to fight against corruption.
viii. Lack of patriotism among the leaders.
 40. Identify six ways of solving conflicts in Traditional African Communities. (6mks)

i. Peace making agreement.

ii. Returning what had been taken / stolen.
iii. Sharing of meals.
iv. Encouraging marriage between warring parties.
v. Taking reconciliatory oaths.
vi. Paying a fine / compensation.
vii. Shaking of hands.

41. Give reasons why some leaders are rejected in the society.
(6marks)
i.If a leader practices bribery/corruption
ii.Not well trained or educated
iii.If the leader is old or has poor health
iv.If the leader is not of particular tribe or lineage
v.Are oppressive to the subjects
vi.Doesn’t listen to the needs of the people, he/she is leading
vii.If does not practice justice to all

42. In which ways can a Christian assist victim of natural disasters.

(8marks)

i.Making contributions e.g. money, food, clothes

ii.Praying for them
iii.Giving them psychological counseling
iv.Offering first aid to those who are hurt
v.Transporting some of them to the hospital
vi.Reporting the incidences to the authority
vii.Advising on the ways to avoid disasters
viii.Allowing the affected to take refuge in their homes
ix.Sharing with them the word of God for comfort
x.Showing them love by visiting them often
xi.A Christian can talk to a charitable organization to provide assistance

43. Identify reasons which have led to decline in observance of taboos in traditional Africa
communities. (6marks)

i. Foreign religions e. g. Christianity, Islam

ii. Introduction of formal education
iii. Permissiveness in the society
iv. Inter-ethnic marriages
v. Struggle for equality and sensitivity
vi. Government policies on some traditional practices
vii. Urbanization which have led to people to abandon their traditions.
viii. Westernization i.e. influence from the western e. g. Culture, mode of dressing
ix. Weakening of traditional morals values of the value of respect etc
 44. Identify six challenges that the church leaders face today.
(6marks)
i.Rejection by people
ii.Struggle for leadership in some church
iii.Inadequate funds to do their work
iv.Denial of permission to work by authorities
v.Strong influence from traditional Africa culture in some areas
vi.Challenges on how to harmonize science and spiritual matters
vii.Some lack enough training
viii.Many people do not go to church
ix.Competition for converts from other churches
x.Hypocrisy among church leaders
xi.Immorality among some of them. (1 x 6 =
6marks)

45. Give reasons why political leaders in Kenya fail to perform their duties effectively.
(7marks)

i.Lack of leadership skills

ii.Lack of obedience to God’s command
iii.Lack of faith / trust in God
iv.Some of them were chosen through bribery / corruption / misappropriation
v.Due discrimination such as Tribalism
vi.Conflicts among themselves on issues affecting the government
vii.They are not loyal to the country and their subjects
viii.Failure to accept their mistakes and change for the better
ix.Lack of patience e.g. campaigning for presidency instead of serving the citizens. (1 x 8 =
8marks)

46. State six good qualities in Nehemiah which can help modern leaders in church and society
to Execute good leadership today.
(6marks)

i.Diplomacy which minimizes conflicts with other leaders.

ii.Faith and trust in God
iii.Courage and Bravery
iv.Leaders to sacrifice for the well-being of others
v.Leaders should have ability to mobilize his people for effective development
vi.Leaders should be honest
vii.Leaders should be initiative
viii.Leaders should show love/compassion
ix.Leaders should understand people through interacting with them freely. (1 x 6 = 6marks)