Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 Christian Religious Education (CRE) Mid Term 2 Exam 2025 with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The exam paper, titled "CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ASSESSMENT PAPER," is divided into two sections, A and B. The total time allocated for the paper is 1 hour 30 minutes. The exam is marked out of a total of 100 marks.

  The structure and content of the exam are as follows:

  • SECTION A (20 marks)
    • This section consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark.
    • Topics covered include:
      • Biblical Foundations: The entry of sin into the world (Adam and Eve), God's plan for redemption as revealed in the Bible, the Abrahamic Covenant.
      • Old Testament: The first king of Israel (Saul), the role of prophets (addressing social injustice and idolatry), the Babylonian Exile.
      • Life and Teachings of Jesus: Miracles (e.g., healing of Blind Bartimaeus), parables (e.g., the Lost Sheep and God's love for sinners), the purpose of His teachings.
      • The Holy Spirit: Role as a Helper, the event of Pentecost.
      • Christian Virtues and Living: Compassion and kindness, love and respect in family relationships, responsible behavior in human sexuality, the sacredness of life, addressing bullying, the Christian view of work and leisure.
      • The Early Church: Challenges faced (persecution, internal disagreements).
      • Sacraments: Understanding Baptism.
  • SECTION B (80 marks)
    • This section consists of structured and essay-type questions.
    • Creation, Sin, and Redemption: Christian understanding of "sin," the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience, and God's initial plan for redemption.
    • The Bible: Reasons for believing in its divine inspiration, the importance of Bible translation, and identification of historical books in the Old and New Testaments.
    • Old Testament History and Faith: God's covenant with Abraham, God's preparation of Moses for leadership, the narrative of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, challenges during the wilderness journey, the significance of God's provision (Manna and Quail), and the importance of the Ark of the Covenant.
    • The Israelite Monarchy: Reasons for the demand for a king, King Saul's rejection by God, King David's relationship with God, and lessons from King Solomon's life.
    • Old Testament Prophecy: The main role of prophets and the specific message of Prophet Amos concerning social justice.
    • The Exile and Return: Events leading to the Babylonian exile and the significance of the return for the Israelites.
    • The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ: The annunciation of John the Baptist's birth to Zechariah, unique events from Jesus' childhood, the miracle of healing the paralytic, lessons from Jesus calming the storm, teachings from the Sermon on the Mount regarding relationships, the significance of Jesus' death, and evidence of His resurrection.
    • The Holy Spirit and the Early Church: The events of the Day of Pentecost and demonstrations of compassion in the early church.
    • Contemporary Christian Living: Challenges facing Christian youth today and how to overcome them using Christian values.
• File Size:

  34.31 KB
• Length:

  15 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  CRE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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