313/2 · CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION · Paper 2 · Nov. 2025 · 2½ hours
Instructions: Answer any five questions. Each question carries 20 marks.
1. (a) Describe the annunciation of the birth of Jesus to Mary by Angel Gabriel. (Luke 1:26–38) (6 marks)
(b) Outline what Simeon revealed about Jesus when his parents presented him in the temple for dedication. (7 marks)
(c) State seven reasons why it is important to introduce children to church at an early age. (7 marks)
2. (a) Explain the teaching of Jesus on true discipleship from the Sermon on the Plain. (Luke 6:17–49) (7 marks)
(b) Describe the incident in which Jesus healed the Gerasene demoniac. (Luke 8:26–39) (8 marks)
(c) Identify five values that a Christian can learn from the incident in which Jesus healed the Gerasene demoniac. (5 marks)
3. (a) Outline the events that took place on the day Jesus was crucified between the sixth hour and his burial. (8 marks)
(b) Give seven reasons why Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection and his burial [sic]. (7 marks)
(c) Explain the importance of the resurrection of Jesus to Christians today. (5 marks)
4. (a) With reference to Peter's speech on the day of Pentecost, explain six leadership qualities that Peter demonstrated. (6 marks)
(b) Give seven teachings of Saint Paul on the similarities between the Church and the husband–wife relationship. (Ephesians 5:21–33) (7 marks)
(c) State seven ways through which women's leadership is promoted in the Church in Kenya today. (7 marks)
5. (a) State the importance of marriage applicable to both Traditional African Communities and Christianity. (5 marks)
(b) Explain seven factors that have led to the increase of intermarriage among communities in Kenya today. (7 marks)
(c) In what ways do Christians prepare for marriage in Kenya today? (8 marks)
6. (a) Discuss the Christian view on plastic surgery. (7 marks)
(b) State eight ways in which science and technology has improved human life in Kenya today. (8 marks)
(c) Give five reasons why Christians should support organ transplant. (5 marks)