Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 7 Christian Religious Education (CRE) Assessment Paper for Mid Term 2, 2025, along with its 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:
      • The Bible: The book following the Gospels (Acts of the Apostles).
      • Creation: Events of the third day of creation; the first man created by God (Adam).
      • Patriarchs: God's call to Abraham from Ur.
      • The Law and Leadership in Israel: The giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai; identification of Old Testament Judges (e.g., Gideon, Samson, Deborah vs. Saul who was a king).
      • Prophets: The main responsibility of Old Testament prophets (speaking God's message).
      • Life of Jesus Christ: His birthplace (Bethlehem), His mother (Mary), His first miracle recorded in John's Gospel (turning water into wine), the number of main disciples (12), the meaning of parables (e.g., the Sower), His resurrection (on the third day).
      • The Holy Spirit: The descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples (Pentecost).
      • The Early Church: The first Christian martyr (Stephen), the biblical book detailing the history of the early church (Acts of the Apostles).
      • Christian Values and Practices: Christian values (e.g., forgiveness), the purpose of prayer (talking to God), the nature of Christian worship (honoring God), serving others as exemplified by Jesus.
      • Sacraments: Understanding Baptism as a sacrament.
      • Purpose of Jesus' Teachings: To guide people on living according to God's will.
  • SECTION B (80 marks)
    • This section consists of structured and essay-type questions. The questions progress thematically through key areas of Christian Religious Education.
    • Introduction to CRE and the Bible: Reasons for studying CRE; the creation account (sixth day, attributes of God, differences between Genesis 1 and 2); Christian responsibility towards creation; types of Bibles used in Kenya; reasons the Bible is considered God's Word; showing respect for the Bible; the two main divisions of the Bible and their contents; how Christians use the Bible daily.
    • Old Testament - God's Covenant and Deliverance: God's call to Abraham and the promises made; the significance of the Abrahamic covenant; the story of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt through Moses; listing four of the Ten Commandments and their importance for Christians today; challenges Moses faced in the wilderness.
    • Leadership in Israel and Prophecy: The role of Judges in ancient Israel; naming the first three kings of Israel; how King David showed his love for God; the roles of Old Testament prophets; naming prophets who prophesied about the Messiah; the message of Prophet Amos concerning social justice.
    • The Exile and Return: Events leading to the Babylonian exile and the significance of the return.
    • The Life and Teachings of Jesus: The annunciation of Jesus' birth to Mary; reasons for Jesus' birth in Bethlehem; lessons from the visit of the Wise Men; the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist; reasons Jesus used parables; the main lesson from the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
    • Jesus' Disciples and Miracles: Naming four of the twelve disciples; describing one of Jesus' miracles and its significance.
    • The Holy Spirit and the Early Church: The events of the Day of Pentecost; ways the early church demonstrated compassion.
    • Christian Living: Challenges facing Christian youth today and how to overcome them using Christian values (This was the last question prompt in a similar Grade 8 paper and may be Q45 or an additional question here if the structure extends).
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• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 7
• Subject:

  CRE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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