Published on March 4th 2025 | 7 mins , 1341 words
KCSE 2022 CRE PAPER 2
1. (a) State five differences in the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.
(5 marks)
(i) The birth of Jesus was announced to Mary, his mother while the birth of John was announced to Zechariah, his father.
(ii) The conception of John was to be ordinary/ biological while the conception of Jesus was through the Holy Spirit.
(iii) Jesus would be the son of The Most High God, while John would prepare the way of the Lord/ servant of God.
(iv) The birth of Jesus was announced to a virgin/ not yet married while the birth of John the Baptist was announced to the couple who had been childless for long.
(v) Mary was in the town of Nazareth in Galilee during the annunciation while Zechariah was in the temple in Judea.
(vi) Zechariah was made dumb when he questioned the possibility of the message while for Mary, when she questioned the angel about the message, he explained to her how she would conceive.
(vii) Mary responded to the angel’s message by saying she was the Lord’s servant whereas Zechariah remained silent.
2. (b) Describe the activities that took place on the night when Jesus Christ was born. (Luke 2:6-20) (7 marks)
(i) When Jesus was born, his mother wrapped him in swaddling clothes.
(ii) She placed him in a manger.
(iii) An angel appeared to the shepherds in the region.
(iv) The angel told the shepherds that a savior, who is Christ the Lord, had been born in Bethlehem / gave them a sign on how to identify the baby.
(v) A great company of heavenly hosts/ angels appeared singing praises to God.
(vi) The shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem / hurried off to Bethlehem.
(vii) The shepherds saw the baby.
(viii) The shepherds reported what the angel had said about the baby.
(ix) All the people who heard it wondered at what the shepherds had said.
(x) The shepherds went back praising / glorifying God.
3. (c) Identify eight ways in which Christians in Kenya demonstrate their joy for the birth of Jesus Christ.
(8 marks)
(i) Christians sing/ listen to Christmas songs.
(ii) They attend Christmas worship/ service. (Mass?)
(iii) They rest from normal duties.
(iv) They prepare/ eat special food/ meals
(v) They buy/ wear new clothes.
(vi) Christians watch movies/ films on the birth of Jesus. (give?)
(vii) They exchange gifts/ cards/ messages of good will.
(viii) They visit/ invite family/ friends.
(ix) They read Christmas stories/ Bible.
(x) They decorate their homes/ churches.
(xi) They help/ share with the needy.
(xii) Christians repent/ rededicate themselves to God.
4. (a) Describe the incident in which Jesus Christ called the first disciples. (Luke 5:1-11) (8 marks)
(i) Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret.
(ii) He saw two boats without fishermen/ the fishermen had gone out their boats to wash their nets.
(iii) He got into Simon’s boat and asked him to push it into the water.
(iv) Jesus taught the people from the boat.
(v) He asked Simon to push the boat into the deep water/ cast the nets for a catch.
(vi) Simon told Jesus that they had been fishing the whole night without success.
(vii) Simon told Jesus that because of His word/ command, he would let down the nets.
(viii) They caught a lot of fish/ asked their partners in other boats to assist them remove the catch.
(ix) They filled both boats with fish such that the boats began to sink.
(b) With reference to the sermon on the plain, outline five teachings of Jesus Christ on how human beings should relate to one another. (5 marks)
(i) Human beings should love one another including their enemies.
(ii) Human beings should pray for those who wrong them / bless those who curse them / do good to those who hate them. (Corrections in red ink.)
(iii) Human beings should share their material possessions with the needy / help others. (Corrections and markings in red ink.)
(iv) Human beings should forgive one another / should not revenge.
(v) Human beings should be merciful / compassionate to others.
6 (vi) Human beings should not judge / condemn others.
7 (vii) Human beings should not discriminate / favour others.
8 (viii) They should do unto others what they expect to be done to them.
9 (ix) Human beings should bless those who curse them. (Handwritten in red ink.
(c) Identify seven lessons Christians learn from the call of the first disciples. (7 marks)
Christians learn that God still calls people today to serve Him. (Correction in red: "Gives them duties / responsibility.")
Christians learn they should respond to the call of God with obedience / humility. (Marked in red ink.)
They learn that God can choose anybody regardless of their status / position in society.
They learn that God reveals Himself to people in their daily activities.
Christians should have faith in God.
Christians learn that Jesus is their savior / liberates them from their sufferings.
They learn that there is hope for those who follow Jesus.
Christians learn that those who are called should repent / confess their sins.
Christians should work as a team / co-operate with others.
Christians should be diligent in their work.
Christians should make God’s work / service a priority.
(a) Identify seven virtues a Christian can acquire from the parable of the pounds. (7 marks)
Responsibility / commitment / dedication.
Obedience.
Honesty.
Courage / bravery.
Loyalty.
Faithfulness / trustworthy.
Justice / fairness.
Co-operation.
Generosity.
Patience.
Hard work.
- (b) Give seven reasons why Jesus Christ celebrated the Last Supper with his disciples.(7 marks)
Jesus wanted to prepare his disciples for his death and resurrection.
Jesus wanted to appoint / identify Peter as the leader of the disciples.
Eating together was a way of uniting the disciples.
He wanted to tell them that one of them would betray him.
The Last Supper was a way of celebrating the Passover feast / he gave the Passover a new meaning / instituted the new covenant.
- (c) State six virtues that Christians acquire during the celebration of the holy communion.(6 marks)
It symbolized the heavenly banquet that would be shared by God's people.
He wanted to bestow authority to the disciples.
He wanted to warn / prepare his disciples for the coming persecution after his death.
He wanted to advise his disciples to serve with humility.
He wanted to warn Peter that he would deny him.
- (a) Outline the activities that took place on the day of Pentecost.
(8 marks) - (b) List six gifts of the Holy Spirit.
(6 marks)
The gift of wisdom.
The gift of knowledge.
The gift of faith.
The gift of healing.
The gift of working miracles.
The gift of prophecy.
The gift of distinguishing between spirits.
The gift of speaking in tongues.
The gift of interpreting tongues.
- (c) State the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian. (6 marks)
Prayer is a way of communicating/fellowshipping.
Through prayer, Christians thank God for blessings received.
Christians praise/adore through prayer.
Christians have an opportunity to confess/seek forgiveness through prayer.
Christians ask/petition God for their needs through prayer.
The faith of Christians in God is strengthened through prayer.
Prayers promote unity among the believers.
Christians use prayer to intercede/show concern for others.
- (a) State the importance of leisure in both Christian and traditional African communities.
(8 marks)
In both, leisure time enables an individual to rest.
In both, it helps one to rejuvenate/regain lost energy.
In both, leisure provides an opportunity for individuals to socialize/attend ceremonies.
In both, people are able to learn new ideas/acquire new information.
In both, leisure gives individuals the opportunity to develop talents/skills.
In both, it is an opportunity to serve others.
- (b) Explain how alcoholism hinders individuals from performing their work effectively.
(7 marks) - (c) Give five examples of relationships based on false love in Kenya today.
(5 marks) - (a) State six rights of a Kenyan citizen.
(6 marks) - (b) Identify eight obstacles to effective maintenance of law and order in Kenya today.
(8 marks) - (c) Give six reasons why a Christian should not take part in mob justice.
(6 marks)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, 2022
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