C.R.

E P2 313/2 1996

1. a) Discuss the circumstances which led to the exile of the Israelites in Babylon
(16mks)
b) Identify factors which cause disunity among Christians today. (9mks)

2. a) With reference to the stories of the birth and infancy of Jesus, describe the
occasions when the angel of the Lord appeared.
(8mks)
(b) What problems did Jesus experience during his ministry? (8mks)

3. a) Discuss the teachings of Jesus in the parable of the sower. (8mks)

b) How did the early Christians community preserve the teachings of Jesus?
(8mks)
c) Explain different ways in which Christians in Kenya use the Bible to spread the
good news. (8mks)

4. a) Give reasons why cleansing rituals were performed in traditional African

Communities. (16mks)
b) Explain the factors which promoted harmony in traditional African communities .

5. a) Explain the factors which favoured the spread of Christianity in Kenya

between 1900 and 1914. (11mks)
b) Describe the role of the mission stations in transforming the African community.
(14mks)

6. a) Give reasons why some Christians are opposed to the use of capital
punishment. (8mks)
b) What lessons can Christians learn from the actions of Pilate during the trial of
Jesus? (8mks)
c) State ways in which Christians in Kenya help those who have been released from
prison. (9mks)

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1. a) Describe in which King David promoted the worship of Yahweh in Israel

(12mks)
b) What do Christian learn about God from the call of Prophet Isaiah? (7mks)

c) In what ways do Christians show gratitude to god (6mks)

2. a) With reference to the parables of Jesus , explain his teachings about the
Kingdom of God.
b) Describe the obstacles that a Christian could encounter in trying to promote social
justice in Kenya. (12mks)
3. a) State the teachings of Saint Paul in 1 Corinthians 13 about love (9mks)
b) Identify ways in which the disciples of Jesus demonstrated their live for him.
(8mks)
c) Discuss the problems that Church ministers (priests) encounter in their work
(8mks)

4. a) Discuss the measures taken by the traditional African communities to

discourage pregnancy before marriage. (12mks)
b) What factors have contributed to sexual immorality among the youth in Kenya
today? (7mks)
c) Suggest ways in which the church can help single parents (6mks)

5 a) Describe the practices in the early church which are observed in the
church in Kenya today? (13mks)
b) Give reasons why early missionaries condemned traditional African music
and dance. (12 mks)

6. (a) Describe ways in which Christians make use of science and technology to
spread the gospel ( 10 mks)

(b) Explain the religious significance of the environment in traditional African

communities ( 7 mks)

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Christians Religious Education Paper 2 313/2 1998

1. (a) Describe how the Israelites worshipped God before the Babylonian exile
(10 mks)
(b) Why did the Prophets of the Old Testament condemn the way the Israelites
worshiped? (10 mks)
(c) Give reasons why children should be introduced to the worship of God at
an early age ( 5 mks)
2. (a) Discuss the areas of conflict between Jesus and the Jewish Religious leaders
which eventually led to his death. ( 16 mks)

(b) Explain the causes of conflict between the young and the old people in the
Church today ( 4 mks)
(c) State the various ways in which Christians resolve misunderstanding between
parents and their children. ( 5 mks)

3. (a) Relate Saint Paul’s teaching on responsibility for others according to

Galatians (6: 1-10) ( 8 mks)

(b) Discuss reasons why members of Christians families in Kenya find it difficult to
harmoniously live together (10 mks)

(c) Explain how the church strengthens family relationships today ( 7 mks)

4. (a) Describe how wealth was acquired in traditional African communities

(5 mks)
(b) Explain how money economy has undermined the Principles of Christians living
(12 mks)
(c) With reference to the proper use of wealth in the Bible, state various ways
in which Christians in Kenya utilize their wealth ( 5 mks)

5. (a) In what ways were the Africans affected by the introduction of Christianity in
Kenya by 1914? (16 mks)

(b) Discuss the government’s contribution towards the evangelization process in

Kenya today (9 mks)

6. (a) With reference to the story of Perpetua and Felistas, discuss the cost of
discipleship among early Christians in Africa ( 9 mks)

(b) Give reasons why some Christians are opposed to women leadership in the church
today ( 10 mks)

(c) Explain ways through which women leadership is promoted in the church today
( 5 mks)

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Christian Religious Education Paper 2 313/ 2 1999

1. (a) Describe ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith in God ( 6 mks)

(b) Identify ways in which the disciples of Jesus demonstrated their faith in him
(12 mks)

(c) Give reasons why Christians should trust in God in their daily lives ( 5 mks)

2. (a) Explain how King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life
( 6 mks)

(b) With reference to the teachings of Jeremiah describe how the Israelites were
encouraged to live in hope during Babylonian exile (10 mks)

(c) Identify the activities the church engages in to demonstrate love for others
( 9 mks)

3. (a) Using examples from the life and ministry of Jesus show how he tried to
promote social equality (12 mks)

(b) How did the disciples react to Jesus use of parables in his teaching? ( 5 mks)

(c) State ways in which Christians show their belief in God? ( 8 mks)

4. (a) With Reference to the life and ministry of Jesus Identify activities which
show that he is a worker
(b) Give reasons why people work in traditional African Communities ( 5 mks)

(c) Explain the factors that a Christian should consider when choosing a career
( 6 mks)
5. (a) What are the New testament teachings about children? ( 9 mks)

(b) Give ways in which traditional African communities show respect for
the unborn Child ( 6 mks)

(c) Explain how a child learns to be part of the traditional community

(10 mks)

6. (a) Describe methods used by the missionaries to win converts among the
Kenyan communities before 1963 (16 mks)

(b) What factors have led to increase of Christian denominations in Kenya today
( 9 mks)

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Christian Religious Education paper 2 313/2 2000

1. a) Give reasons why the Northern Kingdom of Israel was destroyed before the
Southern kingdom of Judah. (12mks)
b) Describe the problems faced by Prophet Elijah in Israel. ( 7marks)
c) Explain how church leaders are put to test today. (6 marks)

2. a) With reference to the story of the woman caught in adultery, explain the
teachings of Jesus on forgiveness. (10 marks)
b) What is the New Testament teaching on the Jewish attitude towards sin?
(8 marks)
c) State the actions the church members would take in handling cases of
dishonesty. (7 marks)

3. a) Describe the conversion of Paul the Apostle by Jesus Christ as recorded in the
Acts of the Apostles. (12marks)
b) Identify the problems faced by the early church before the conversion of Paul
the Apostle.
c) Give reasons why a person should be converted to Christianity. (7marks)

4. a) Give reasons why Christians condemn idleness (10marks)

b) Explain factors that have led to unemployment in Kenya today. (8marks)
c) Outline steps the church in Kenya has taken to solve the problem
of employment.

5. a) How was marriage formalized in traditional African communities (8marks)

b) Why was polygamy common in traditional African communities. ( 8marks)
c) State the role of parents in a traditional African family (9marks)

6. a) Identify the steps the church is taking in assisting orphans. (10 marks)
b) Explain the factors that prevent effective church co –operation in Kenya.
(10marks)
c) In what did the provision of health facilities by the early missionaries promote the
spread of the gospel? (5marks)

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Christian Religious Education paper 2 313 / 2 2001

1. a) What were the promises of God to David through prophet Nathan? (8mks)
b) State the factors that led to failure of David’ successor. (7mks)
c) What are the factors that prevent political leaders form performing their duties
efficiently in Kenya today? (10mks)

2. a) Describe the problems faced by the Israelites during the Babylonian

exile. (8mks)
b) Explain the conditions of restoration of the Israelites as preached by prophet
Ezekiel. (10mks)
c) How harmony between the church and the state promoted by Christians in Kenya
today? (7mks)

3. a) With reference to the life and ministry of Jesus how he

fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah. (12mks)
b) Explain ways through which the power of God was seen in the early
church. (8mks)
(c) What is the importance of the baptism of Jesus to Christians today? (5mks)

4. a) Give reasons why Jesus referred to the Pharisees as hypocites. (12mks)

b) What do Christians learn from the parable of the wheat and rares? (8mks)
c) Describe the duties given to the apostle by Jesus. (5mks)

5. a) Explain the activities carried out in traditional African communities? (6mks)

b) State ways through which the youth are traditional African communities?
(7mks)
c) What is the role of a grandfather in traditional African communities?(6mks)

6. a) Describe the methods used by the early missionaries to improve the living
standards of the Africans in Kenya. (7 mks)
b) Give reasons why Christians in Kenya should work in unity.
(10mks)
c) Explain ways through which a Christian can serve God.

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Christian Religious Education paper 2 313/2 2002

1. a) From the Genesis stories of the fall of human beings, explain the results of
sin. (14mks)
b) With reference to the incident of naboth’ vineyard, state how King Ahab
failed to keep the covenant laws. (5mks)
c) Give reasons why Christians should practice forgiveness. (6mks)

2. a) Outline the conditions giving by God to the Israelites during the renewal of
the Sinai covenant laws. (10mks)
b) Explain the significance of the transfiguration of Jesus to his disciples. (8mks)
c) State ways in which Christians show respect to God. (7mks)

3. a) Explain how John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah. (12mks)
b) What lessons do Christians learn from the call of the first disciples of Jesus?
(8mks)
c) Why are Christians baptized today? (5mks)

4. a) Describe the factors that led to the spread of Christianity in the Apostolic Age.
(12mks)
b) In what ways the celebration of the Lord’s Supper misused in the church at
Corinth? (5mks)
c) Give reasons why Christians take part in the Holy Communion. (8mks)

5. a) Give reasons why there was singing during the initiation ceremonies in
traditional African communities. (12mks)
b) How were the initiates prepared for adult life in traditional African
communities? (7 mks)
c) Why do some traditional African communities practice ignition rites today.
(6mks)
6. a) Outline the steps the church is taking to reduce lawlessness in Kenya today.
(12mks)
b) State ways in which sex is abused in Kenya. (6mks)
c) Describe the problems faced by a family living with a member who is living
with Acquired immune Defienciency syndrome.(AIDS) (7mks)

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Christian Religious Education paper 2 313/2 2003

1. a) State the responsibilities given to human beings by God in Genesis chapter 1

and 2. (6mks)
b) Outline the lesions Christians learn about work from the Genesis stories of
creation. (12mks)
c) How can Christians care for God‘s creation today? (7mks)

2. a) With reference to the Old Testament, outline the characteristics of a true

prophet. (7mks)
b) Identify the evils that prophet Jeremiah condemned (12mks)
c) How should a Christian respond when offered a bribe? (6mks)

3. a) Relate the story of the feeding of the five thousand in Mark 6:30-44
(9mks)
b) How did the resurrected Christ reveal himself to his followers? (10mks)
c) Give reasons why some people find it difficult to accept Jesus Christ.
(6mks)

4. a) With reference to the story of the rich man and Lazarus, explain the teachings
of Jesus on responsibility to others. (10mks)
b) How did the believers in the early church take care of the needy? (8mks)
c) Identify ways in which the youth participate in the church in Kenya today.
(7mks)

5. a) Give reasons why pre- marital pregnancies were rare in traditional African
communities. (12mks)
b) State the causes of prostitution in Kenya today. (8mks)
c) What is the role of a midwife in traditional African communities? (5mks)

6. a) Explain the effects of the translation of the Bible into African languages in
Kenya. (14mks)
b) Give reasons why Christians use the bible in worship. (6mks)
c) Why is the church in Kenya opposed to genetic engineering? (5mks)

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Christian Religious Education paper 2 2004

1. a) Outline the activities in the life of King David that showed he had faith in
God. (12mks)
b) Identify the characteristics of God as portrayed in the life of King David
(7mks)

2. a) Relate the story of the healing of the man born blind (john 9:1-14) (12mks)
b) What is the New Testament teaching on prayer? (6mks)
c) Why do some Christians find it difficult to pray? (7mks)

3. a) Outline the teaching of Jesus on the role of the holy spirit. (8mks)
b) Identify the problems that Paul faced in spreading the gospel. (12mks)
c) What lessons do Christian learn from the life of Stephen? (5mks)

4. a) Why is leisure important in the life of a Christian youth? (12mks)

b) What factors have contributed to the misuse of leisure in Kenya today?
(6mks)
c) Give reasons why the church condemns injustice in Kenya today. (7mks)

5. a) Outline ways through which a marriage partner is chosen in traditional

African communities (12mks)
b) Explain why divorce is rare in traditional African communities (6mks)
c) Identify the effects of divorce on children in Kenya today. (7mks)

6. a) Explain the factors that led to the establishment of African Independent

churches in Kenya. (14mks)
b) Give reasons why missionaries were opposed to oath taking (6mks)
c) What is the purpose of singing in the church today? (5mks)

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1. a) Give reasons why the Israelites asked Samuel to appoint a king for them (7mks)
b) What were the failures of King Saul? (12mks)
c) How has corruption affected the society in Kenya today? (6mks)

2. a) Describe the call of prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 6) (9mks)

b) Explain Jeremiah’s teaching on the ‘New Covenant” (10mks)
c) How should a Christian respond when offered a job in a hardship area?
(6mks)
3. a) With references to incident when Jesus was dedicated to God at the age of
forty days outline what Simeon and Anna revealed about his life.
(12mks)
b) What lesson did the disciples of Jesus learn from the miracle of the feeding of
the five thousand? (7 mks)
(c) Why do some Christians find it difficult to share their wealth with others?
(6 mks)
4. (a) State the teachings of Jesus on how Christians should approach God in Prayer.
(6 mks)
(b) With reference to the day of Pentecost, outline Peter’s message to the people
(12 mks)
(c) What should be the qualities of an evangelist in Kenya today? ( 6 mks)

5. (a) Discuss the factors that promote harmony and mutual responsibility in
traditional African communities. ( 8 mks)
(b) What changes are taking place in property ownership in traditional African
communities (10 mks)
(c) Why is the church in Kenya opposed to the practice of wife inheritance?
(7 mks)
6. (a) Describe the changes the Christian missionaries introduced to the African
Communities in Kenya by 1945 (12 mks)
(b) What problems is the church in Kenya facing due to industrialization?
(6 mks)
(c) Outline the steps the church is taking to reduce poverty in Kenya today. ( 7 mks)

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C.R.E PAPER 2 2006

1. (a) Describe the visit of the angel of the Lord to the Shepherds on the night
Jesus was born. ( 7 mks)
(b) State the differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of Jesus Christ
( 8 mks)
(c) What lesson do Christians learn about family relationship from the incident when
Jesus accompanied his parents for the Passover festival ( 5 mks)

2. (a) Outline the story of the raising of the widow’s son at Nain ( Luke 7: 11- 17)
( 8 mks)
(b) Identify ways through which the church continues with the healing ministry of
Jesus Christ ( 7 mks)
(c) Give the lessons that Christians learn from the transfiguration of Jesus.
(5 mks)
3. (a) Give reasons why Jesus used the parable of the lost son in his teaching
( 6 mks)
(b) Outline the preparations that Jesus made for the last supper.( Luke 22: 7- 14)
( 6 mks)
(c) Identify the reasons that made Judas Iscariot betray Jesus ( 8 mks)

4. (a) Identify the spiritual gifts taught by Saint Paul in early church
( 6 mks)
(b) Explain how the use of the Holy Spirit brought disunity in the church at Corinth
( 8 mks)
(c) Outline the contribution of women in the church in Kenya today. ( 6 mks)

5. (a) What are the advantages of a monogamous marriage? ( 8 mks)

(b) State the factors that have led to the misuse of drugs in Kenya today
( 7 mks)
(c) Give reasons why the church is involved in the fight against HIV and AIDS
( 5 mks)
6. (a) State the rights of citizens in Kenya today ( 7 mks)
(b) Give reasons why Christians pay taxes to the government in Kenya
( 5 mks)
(c) How is the church helping to reduce the rate of crime in Kenya?
( 8 mks)

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C.R.E PAPER 2 2007

1. (a) Outline what Angel Gabriel revealed about John the Baptist when he announced
his birth to Zechariah (6 marks)

(b) From the story of the early life of Jesus up to twelve years, identify ways through
which he is seen as coming from a poor background. (8 marks)

(c) Give reasons why children should take part in church activities (6 marks)

2 (a) Describe the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness before he began his public ministry
(8 marks)
(b) What lessons do Christians learn from the temptations of Jesus? (5 marks)

(c) Identify problems faced by new converts in the church today. (7 marks)

3. (a) Outline the events that took place on the Mount of Olives before the arrest of Jesus
(7 marks)

(b) Give reasons why Peter denied Jesus (8 marks)

(c) Why is the death of Jesus important to Christians? (5 marks)

4. (a) Describe the healing of the Gerasene demonic in Luke 8:26-39

(b) State ways in which the Holy Spirit was manifested on the day of Pentectost (6 marks)

(c) How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit misused in the church today? (6 marks)

5. (a) Outline the Christian teachings on marriage (6 marks)

(b) How should Christians prepare for marriage? (8 marks)

(c) Give reasons why some Christians break their marriage vows? (6 marks)

6. (a) Explain how unfair distribution of wealth can lead to social disorder in Kenya today
(8 marks)
(b) Identify ways through which Christians promote justice in Kenya today (7 marks)

(c) Give reasons why Christians in Kenya are against the death sentence (5 marks)

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1. a) Outline the message of angel Gabriel to Mary in Luke 1:26-38. (6 marks)

b) Explain what the Magnificat reveals about the nature of God. (8 marks)

c) Identify six qualities shown by Jesus when he accompanied his parents to the
Temple at the age of twelve. (6 marks)

2. a) Describe the baptism of Jesus in river Jordan by John the Baptist in

Luke 3:21-22. (5 marks)

b) Outline four teachings of John the Baptist. (8 marks)

c) Why are Christians finding it difficult to apply the teachings of John the
Baptist in their lives today? (7 marks)

3. a) How did Jesus celebrate the Last Supper with his disciples? (7 marks)

b) Outline the lessons that Christians learn from the incident when Jesus went
to pray with his disciples on the Mount of Olives. (5 marks)

c) Give four reasons why the disciples found it difficult to believe that Jesus had
resurrected. (8 marks)

4. a) Identify the fruit of the Holy Spirit taught by Saint Paul in Galatians 5:22-23.
(5 marks)

b) Explain what the teaching of Jesus about the vine and the branches in
John 15:1-10 reveal about the unity of believers. (8 marks)

c) Give seven ways in which Christians prevent divisions in the church in Kenya
today. (7 marks)

5. a) Explain the factors that contribute to unemployment in Kenya today. (8 marks)

b) Give eight causes of conflict between the employer and employees in

Kenya. (8 marks)

c) Discuss the role of a Christian during a strike. (4 marks)

6. a) Give six reasons why it is important to have laws in a country. (6 marks)

b) Outline eight problems related to maintenance of law and order in Kenya

today. (8 marks)

c) Identify ways in which Christians in Kenya help those who have been released
from prison. (6 marks)

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K.C.S.E C.R. E PAPER 2 2009

1. (a) Outline the describe of prophet Isaiah about the messiah ( 8 mks)
(b) State six activities that took place when Jesus was born (Luke 2: 6- 20) ( 6 mks)
(c) Explain the importance of singing in a Christian service ( 6 mks)

2. (a) Describe the incident when Jesus was rejected at Nazareth. ( Luke 4: 16- 30) (7 mks)
(b) Give four reasons why Jesus faced opposition from the Pharisees in Galilee
(Luke 5: 12- 6: 11) ( 8 mks)
(c) State five ways in church leaders can respond to those who oppose them in
Their work ( 5 mks)
3. (a) Identify five teachings that Jesus made to the guests at the Pharisees’ house
(Luke 14: 1– 14) ( 5 mks)

(b) Give four reasons why Jesus used the parable of the great feast in his
teachings (Luke 14: 15 – 24) ( 8 mks)

(c) Write down seven reasons why Christians take part in the Lord’s Supper
( 7 mks)
4. (a) Give seven reasons why Jesus sent the holy Spirit to the disciples after
his ascension ( 7 mks)

(b) Identify four teachings of Saint Paul on the similarities between the
church and husband – wife relationship (Ephesians 5: 21- 32). ( 8 mks)

(c) State five ways in which Christians are able to identify those who posses the
gifts of the holy spirit ( 5 mks)

5. (a) Outline eight Christians teachings on work ( 8 mks)

(b) State the role of professionals ethics in a work place ( 6 mks)

(c) Identify six way sin which the church is helping to reduce the rate of
unemployment in Kenya today ( 6 mks)

6. (a) Explain four negative effects of the introduction of money economy

on traditional African Communities ( 8 mks)
(b) Outline six x teaching of Jesus on wealth ( 6 mks)
(c) Give six reasons why Christians should not involve themselves in gambling
( 6 mks)

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K.C.S.E YEAR 2010 PAPER 313/2

1. (a) Describe four activities that took place during the dedication of Jesus in the Temple
(Luke 2: 22 - 40). (8 marks)
(b) Outline seven lessons Christians learn from the incident when Jesus was
left behind by his parents in the Temple (Luke 2: 41 - 52). (7 marks)
(c) State five ways in which Christians show respect to places of worship
in Kenya today. (5 marks)

2. (a) With reference to the sermon on the plain, state five teachings of Jesus on how
human beings should relate to one another. (5 marks)

(b) Describe the incident in which Jesus calmed the storm (Luke 8: 22 - 25).
(10 marks)
(c) Identify five virtues that Christians learn from the miracle of the feeding
of the five thousand. (5 marks)

3. (a) State four accusations that were made against Jesus during his trial
(Luke 22: 66 - 23: 1 - 23). (4 marks)

(b) Give five reasons why Jesus appeared to His disciples after resurrection. (10 marks)
(c) Why should Christians be discouraged from taking part is mob justice?
(6 marks)
4. (a) Explain the teaching of Peter concerning the people of God
(1st Peter 2: 9 - 10). (10 marks)
(b) Give six ways through which Christians can promote unity among
themselves in Kenya today. (6 marks)
(c) State how kindness as a fruit of the Holy Spirit is abused in the
Church in Kenya today. (4 marks)

5. (a) State four similarities between the Christian and traditional African
view on marriage. (8 marks)
(b) Give six reasons why some young people are choosing to remain unmarried
in Kenya today. (6 marks)
(c) Identify six ways in which the Church is helping to solve the problem
of domestic violence in Kenya today. (6 marks)

6 (a) Explain the Christian view on plastic surgery hi Kenya today. (10 marks)
(b) Describe four ways through which science and technology has
negatively affected the environment created by God. (4 marks)

(d) How can the youth in the Church carry out environmental restoration in
Kenya today? (6 marks)

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1 (a) Basing your answer on the infancy narratives in Luke 1:5-56. describe
what took place when Mary visited Elizabeth. (6 marks)

(b) Identify six lessons that Christians learn from the lives of Zechariah
and Elizabeth. (6 marks)

(c) State eight ways through which Christians in Kenya express their joy
for the birth of Jesus. (8 marks)

2 (a) With reference to the sermon on the plain, outline five teachings of
Jesus on how human beings should relate to one another. (5 marks)
(b) Describe the incident in which Jesus forgave the sinful woman in
Luke 7:36 - 50. (8 marks)
(c) Give seven reasons why Christians should ask for forgiveness
from God. (7 marks)

3 (a) Outline the instructions that Jesus gave to the seventy two disciples
when he sent them on a mission. (8 marks)
(b) Relate the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector
(Luke 18:9-14). (5 marks)
(c) Give seven reasons that make Christians pray. (7 marks)

4 (a) Explain how Peter's life was transformed on the day of Pentecost
(Acts 4:2:1 -40). (8 marks)
(b) Outline Saint Paul's teaching on how the gifts of the Holy Spirit should
be used in the church. (5 marks)
(c) State seven reasons why some Christians find it difficult to help
the sick. (7 marks)

5 (a) Give seven reasons for the importance of manual work in Kenya today. (7 marks)

(b) List seven activities that the youth should engage in during their leisure time.
(7 marks)
(c) State six consequences of denying employees rest. (6 marks)

6. (a) Explain seven ways in which Christians can contribute towards the
maintenance of law and order in society. (7 marks)

(b) State seven methods of disciplining errant members in traditional African

communities. (7 marks)

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today. (6 marks)
K.C.S.E 2012 C.R.E PAPER 2

1. (a) Outline Micah's prophecies about the Messiah (Micah 5: 1-5). (7 marks)

(b) With reference to Luke 1:13 -17, outline the message of angel Gabriel
about John to Zechariah. (7 marks)

(c) Give three lessons Christians learn from the incident when Jesus was dedicated.
(6 marks)
2. (a) Describe the incident when Jesus was baptised in river Jordan by John the Baptist
(Luke 3: 21-22). (5 marks)

(b) Outline seven reasons why Christians undergo baptism. (7 marks)

(c) Explain the importance of transfiguration of Jesus to Christians today. (8 marks)

3. (a) Describe the incident of the healing of the ten lepers. (7 marks)
(b) Explain the teaching of Jesus on the power of faith (Luke 17: 1- 37). (8 marks)
(c) What lessons do Christians learn from the parable of the ten pounds?
(Luke 19:11-27) (5 marks)

4.(a) Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the
body of Christ. (8 marks)

(b) State six reasons why the use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit brought
disunity in the church at Corinth. (6 marks)

(c) In what ways do the Christians in Kenya demonstrate the New

Testament teaching on unity? (6 marks)

5.(a) Identify five sources of Christian ethics. (5 marks)

(b) Give seven reasons why Christians in Kenya condemn homosexuality. (7 marks)

(c) Explain how responsible parenthood is demonstrated by Christians in Kenya

today. (8 marks)

6. (a) Outline the traditional African concept of wealth. (6 marks)

(b) Give eight reasons why corruption is widespread in Kenya today. (8 marks)

(c) Explain six ways the church is using to eradicate poverty in Kenya today. (6 marks)

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PAPER 2
Oct/.Nov. 2013
2l/2 hours

1. (a) With reference to Luke 1: 8-20, describe the annunciation of the birth of
John the Baptist. (6 marks)
(b) What do Christians learn about the person and mission of John the Baptist from the
message of angel Gabriel to Zechariah? (6 marks)
(c) State eight ways in which the church in Kenya assists families to cope with the
challenges facing them today. (8 marks)

2. (a) Describe the call of the first disciples of Jesus. (Luke 5:1-11). (8 marks)
(b) Give six reasons why Jesus chose the twelve disciples. (6 marks)
(c) Identify six lessons that Christians learn from the call of the first disciples. (6 marks)

3. (a) Outline Jesus' teaching on watchfulness and readiness. (Luke 12:35-48). (8 marks)
(b) Narrate the parable of the widow and the unjust judge. (Luke 18:1-8). (6 marks)
(c) Give six reasons why Christians should have faith in God. (6 marks)

4. (a) Identify the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to Saint Paul. (I Corinthians 12: 7-11).
(8 marks)
(b) How was the life of Peter transformed on the day of Pentecost? (6 marks)
(c) Explain six ways in which the gifts of the Holy Spirit are abused in the church today.
(6 marks)

5. (a) State the importance of leisure. (6 marks)

(b) Identify seven leisure activities common to both Christianity and traditional African
communities. (7 marks)
(c)Explain the dangers of using illicit drugs among the youth in Kenya today. (7 marks)

6. (a) Explain how science and technology has improved human life. (8 marks)
(b) Give six reasons why Christians are opposed to euthanasia. (6 marks)
(c) Identify ways through which Christians can help to control desertification. (6 marks)

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1. (a) State Isaiah’s prophecies concerning the messiah. (8 marks)

(b) Outline the events that took place on the night Jesus was born.
(6 marks)
c) Give three reasons why Christians present gifts to newly born babies. (6 marks)

2. (a) What do Christians learn about Jesus from the incident when he
was baptized? (6 marks)

b) Describe the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness (Luke 4:1-13) (7marks)

c) Outline seven lessons Christians learn from the temptation of Jesus. (7 marks)

3. (a) Describe the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40) (6 marks)

(b) Outline the events that took place from the time Jesus was arrested up to the
time he was sentenced to die. (7 marks)

(c)State seven lessons Christians learn from the suffering and death of Jesus. (7 marks)

4. (a) Outline Saint Paul’s teaching on Love (1 Corinthians 13) . (5 marks)

(b) Give five examples of relationships based on false love in Kenya today. (5 marks)

(c)Explain the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church today. (7 marks)

5. (a) State five similarities between the traditional African and Christian view on
human sexuality. (5 marks)

(b) Explain five factors that have led to the increase of intermarriages among
communities in Kenya today. (10 marks)

(c)State fivechallenges that children from single parent families face in Kenya. (5 marks)

6. (a) Give six reasons why laws are important to the people of Kenya. (5 marks)

b) List seven rights of a Kenyan citizen. (7 marks)

(c)In what ways does the church in Kenya helps to reform errant members in
the society? (7 marks)

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Paper 2
Oct./Nov. 2015
2 1/2 hours

1 (a) Outline Jeremiah’s prophecies about the Messiah (Jeremiah 23: 5-6) (6mks)
(b) Describe the incident when an angel visited the shepherds on the night Jesus
was born. (Luke 2: 8-15) (7mks)

(c) List seven virtues which Christians acquire while celebrating the birth of Jesus. (7mks)

2 (a) Describe the incident in which Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter. (Luke 8: 40-56) (7mks)
(b) State six lessons Christians learn about Jesus from the raising of Jairus’ daughter. (6mks)
(c) How is the Church in Kenya helping the sick? (7mks)

3 (a) Identify the events that took place between the death and burial of Jesus.
(Luke 23: 44-56) (7mks)
(b) How did Jesus reveal himself to the two men going to Emmaus? (Luke 24: 13-31). (6mks)
(c) Why is the resurrection of Jesus important to Christians? (7mks)

4 (a) Describe the events that took place on the day of Pentecost. (Acts 2: 1-41) (8mks)
(b) In what ways can Christians identify those who are led by the Holy Spirit
among themselves? (5mks)
(c) How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit manifested in the Church today? (7mks)

5 (a) Identify the causes of premarital sex among the youth in Kenya today. (8mks)
(b) State the Christian teaching on marriage. (7mks)
(c) Give reasons why virginity is encouraged in both traditional African communities
and Christianity. (5mks)

6 (a) List seven ways in which wealth is acquired in traditional African communities. (7mks)
(b) Explain the negative effects of the introduction of money economy in traditional
African communities. (7mks)
(c) How can Christians in Kenya help to narrow the gap between the rich and
the poor? (6mks)

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PAPER 2
K.C.S.E 2016
2 ½ HOURS

1. (a) Narrate the visit of the Angel to the shepherds on the night Jesus was born. (7 marks)
(b) Outline the differences between the work of John the Baptist and that of
Jesus Christ. (8 marks)
(c) What five lessons do Christians learn about family relationships from the
occasion when Jesus accompanied His parents for the Passover festival? (5 marks)

2. (a) Narrate Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan in Luke 3: 21-22. (5 marks)
b) Identify four teachings by John the Baptist. (8 marks)
c) Give reasons why Christians find it difficult to apply the teachings of John the
Baptist in their lives. (7 marks)

3. (a) Explain the healing of the ten Lepers. (7 marks)

(b) Discuss Jesus' teaching on the power of faith. (8 mark)
(c) What five lessons can Christians learn from the parable of the ten pounds? (5 marks)

4. (a) Describe how the unity of believers is expressed in the body of Christ
(b) Give six reasons why the use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit brought disunity
in the church at Corinth. (6 marks)
c) State ways in which Christians in Kenya demonstrate the New Testament
teaching on unity. , (6 marks)

5. (a) Discuss four causes of unemployment in Kenya today

(b) Outline eight causes of disagreements between the employer and employees
in Kenya today (8 marks)

(c) Identify four roles a Christian should play during a strike. (4 marks)

6. (a) Outline the rights of a Kenyan citizen (7 marks)

(b)Explain the importance of paying taxes as a Christian to the government
of Kenya (5 marks)
(c) Discuss four ways in which the church could help to eradicate crime in Kenya (8 marks)

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