The Holy Spirit and Christian Living

16 Grade 5 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Holy Spirit and Christian Living, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Explain two reasons why it is important for Christians to depend on the Holy Spirit.

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   Any two well-explained (2 marks each): the Holy Spirit guides them to make right choices; He gives them strength to resist sin and temptation; He comforts and encourages them in difficult times; He helps them grow the fruits of the Spirit and live a life pleasing to God.

2. Question 2

   4 marks

   List four fruits of the Holy Spirit.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a fruit of the Holy Spirit?

   A. Anger

   B. Jealousy

   C. Hatred

   D. Love

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which fruit of the Holy Spirit means being patient and calm with others even when they annoy you?

   A. Greed

   B. Envy

   C. Laziness

   D. Patience

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   The Holy Spirit is also called the:

   A. Judge

   B. King

   C. Soldier

   D. Helper (Comforter)

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   State three ways the Holy Spirit helps Christians in their daily lives.

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   Any three (1 mark each): guides them to know and do what is right; comforts them when they are sad or troubled; gives them strength to resist sin/temptation; helps them to pray; gives them gifts and abilities to serve; teaches and reminds them of God's word.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   When the disciples received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, they were able to speak in different:

   A. Codes

   B. Whispers

   C. Songs

   D. Languages

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Describe three good behaviours that show a Christian is living by the Holy Spirit, and one behaviour they should avoid.

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   (a) Describe what happened on the day of Pentecost.

   (b) State one result of the Holy Spirit coming upon the disciples.

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   (a) 3 marks: the disciples were gathered together; there was a sound like a rushing wind; tongues of fire rested on each of them; they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages. (b) 1 mark: they preached boldly and many people believed/were baptized; the church began to grow; they were no longer afraid.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Whom did Jesus promise to send to guide and help His followers after He returned to heaven?

    A. The Holy Spirit

    B. A king

    C. A prophet

    D. An angel

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which of the following is NOT a fruit of the Holy Spirit?

    A. Kindness

    B. Joy

    C. Pride

    D. Peace

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which day is remembered as the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples?

    A. Christmas

    B. Good Friday

    C. Pentecost

    D. Easter

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13. Question 13

    6 marks

    Explain three ways a pupil who is filled with the Holy Spirit can behave well in school.

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    Any three well-explained (2 marks each): being honest and not cheating; showing love and kindness by helping others; being patient and making peace with classmates; being obedient and respectful to teachers; showing self-control by avoiding fights and bad language.

14. Question 14

    1 mark

    When a Christian is tempted to do wrong, the Holy Spirit helps them to:

    A. Give up

    B. Run away from friends

    C. Resist sin

    D. Fall asleep

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples like tongues of:

    A. Fire

    B. Gold

    C. Ice

    D. Water

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Baraka shares his food with a hungry friend and speaks kindly to everyone. Which fruits of the Spirit is Baraka showing?

    A. Anger and pride

    B. Kindness and love

    C. Fear and worry

    D. Greed and envy

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