2025 Grade 9 CRE Mid Term 2 Exam

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 understanding of work.
    • Christian moral values concerning sexuality.
    • Key Old Testament figures and their significance (e.g., Deborah, King David, King Solomon).
    • Miracles and teachings of Jesus (e.g., raising the widow’s son at Nain, parable of the Friend at Midnight, encounter with Nicodemus).
    • Significant events in Jesus’ life (e.g., Passion Week/Holy Week, Ascension).
    • The Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts.
    • The Early Church (as described in the Book of Acts, key figures like Paul).
    • Foundations of Christian ethics and morality.
    • Concepts of responsible parenthood and the Christian use of leisure time.
    • Christian perspectives on wealth and money.
    • The role of the Church in society, including social justice.
    • Basic knowledge of other world religions (e.g., Islam).
    • Understanding of Christian sacraments like Holy Communion (The Lord’s Supper).
• SECTION B (80 marks)
  • This section consists of structured and essay-type questions covering a range of topics.
  • Work and Vocation: Christian understanding of work as a calling; virtues related to work.
  • Old Testament Studies: Leadership qualities (Deborah); repentance (King David); historical significance (Solomon’s Temple).
  • The Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ: Analysis of miracles (healing of the ten lepers) and parables (Persistent Widow); core concepts like being “born again” (Nicodemus); key events of the Passion Week; the significance of Jesus’ resurrection.
  • The Holy Spirit and the Church: The role of the Holy Spirit in believers’ lives; identification of spiritual gifts; challenges faced by the early church; the conversion and ministry of Paul; the message of Pauline epistles.
  • Christian Living in Contemporary Society: Responsible use of technology and media; impact of peer pressure on youth and strategies to overcome it; Christian perspectives on social justice and environmental stewardship.
  • Comparative Religion: Core beliefs of a major world religion (Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism – choice provided).
  • Christian Practices and Church History: Meaning and significance of Baptism and Holy Communion; forms of Christian worship; significant events in early Church history (e.g., Council of Nicaea).
  • Christian Values and Relationships: Importance of Christian values (love, forgiveness, respect, honesty, trust, patience, kindness) in building healthy relationships in marriage, family, and friendships.