My Purpose

17 Grade 5 Religious Education (CRE) questions on My Purpose, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which action by a pupil best shows they are living out their purpose of loving others?

   A. Refusing to share books

   B. Ignoring the needy

   C. Mocking a classmate

   D. Helping a blind man cross the road

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2. Question 2

   2 marks

   State two things that can make a person fail to achieve their God-given purpose.

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   (a) Name the first man God created.

   (b) State three responsibilities God gave human beings over his creation.

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following best helps a Christian discover their God-given purpose?

   A. Prayer and reading the Bible

   B. Sleeping often

   C. Watching films all day

   D. Quarrelling with others

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5. Question 5

   6 marks

   Explain three reasons why it is important for Christians to use their talents well.

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   Any 3 explained, 2 marks each: to glorify and please God; to serve and help other people; talents are gifts from God for which we shall give account (good stewardship); to earn an honest living and develop the community.

6. Question 6

   6 marks

   Give three reasons why God created human beings.

   (6 marks)

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   Any 3 well-explained points, 2 marks each: to worship and glorify God; to take care of God's creation; to have fellowship with God and with one another; to fill and rule the earth responsibly.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A talented pupil decides to join the church choir instead of showing off at parties. This shows she is using her talent to...

   A. glorify God

   B. compete with friends

   C. earn fame

   D. waste time

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   God told the prophet Jeremiah that he had chosen him for a special purpose even before he was...

   A. crowned king

   B. sent to school

   C. formed in the womb

   D. taken to Egypt

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   According to the book of Genesis, God created human beings in his own...

   A. shadow

   B. dream

   C. image

   D. painting

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10. Question 10

    2 marks

    State two ways a Grade 5 pupil can serve God using the talents they have.

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11. Question 11

    6 marks

    Peter is good at football. Explain three ways he can use this talent to bring glory to God.

    (6 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any 3 explained, 2 marks each: playing fairly and honestly to show good character; encouraging and helping his teammates; using his skill and good example to spread good values; thanking God for the ability and representing his school well.

12. Question 12

    4 marks

    Explain two ways in which a pupil can discover their purpose in life.

    (4 marks)

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    Any 2 explained, 2 marks each: praying and asking God for guidance; reading the Bible; identifying and developing their talents; seeking advice from parents, teachers or church leaders.

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Who formed the first man from the dust of the ground?

    A. Angels

    B. Prophets

    C. God

    D. Parents

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    In Genesis, God gave human beings the responsibility to take care of...

    A. weapons

    B. creation

    C. money

    D. machines

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Psalm 139 teaches that God knew each person even before they were...

    A. named

    B. grown up

    C. baptised

    D. born

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    A person who uses the talents God has given them wisely is best described as a good...

    A. master

    B. thief

    C. steward

    D. stranger

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    Mary asks her teacher why God created people. According to the Bible, what is the main purpose of human beings?

    A. To rule over all animals only

    B. To travel the whole world

    C. To worship and serve God

    D. To become wealthy

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