My Purpose
11 Grade 6 Religious Education (CRE) questions on My Purpose, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
3 marksKamau is not sure what he is good at and feels he has no special abilities. As a Christian friend, suggest THREE ways he can discover his talents and purpose.
(3 marks)
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Award 1 mark each (max 3): trying out different activities/hobbies; asking teachers, parents or elders for guidance; praying and asking God for direction; observing what he does well and enjoys; joining school clubs to explore his interests; paying attention to what others praise him for.
Question 2
1 markAmina is good at singing and often leads the school choir. According to Christian teaching, her talent in singing is best described as a:
A. Way to avoid doing her homework
B. Reason to feel better than others
C. Sign that she does not need to study
D. Gift from God to be used for a good purpose
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following actions shows that a Christian pupil is using their abilities for a good purpose?
A. Helping a classmate who is struggling to understand a lesson
B. Ignoring pupils who need assistance
C. Refusing to share knowledge with others
D. Boasting about being cleverer than everyone
(1 mark)
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1 markDuring a class discussion, the teacher explains that God created each person for a special reason. Which statement best describes what it means to have a purpose in life?
A. Having a large number of friends
B. Being the strongest pupil in the class
C. Owning many possessions and property
D. Having a reason for which you were created and things you are meant to do
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4 marksExplain FOUR reasons why it is important for a Christian to know their purpose in life.
(4 marks)
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1 mark each (max 4): it gives direction/focus in life; it helps one make good decisions; it helps one develop and use their talents; it enables one to serve God and the community; it gives a sense of value and self-worth; it prevents wasting time on wrong things; it brings fulfilment and joy.
Question 6
1 markIn the Bible, God told Jeremiah, 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.' This verse teaches Christians that God:
A. Forgets people once they grow up
B. Only knows adults and not children
C. Chooses people randomly with no plan
D. Had a plan and purpose for each person before they were born
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6 marksExplain THREE ways in which prayer can help a Christian pupil discover God's purpose for their life.
(6 marks)
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2 marks each (max 6), 1 point + 1 explanation: prayer helps one seek God's guidance/direction (God reveals His will to those who ask); it gives inner peace to make good decisions; it strengthens faith and confidence in one's abilities; it helps one listen to God and reflect on their gifts; it draws one closer to God who created them for a purpose.
Question 8
1 markA pupil who discovers she is talented in drawing decides to make posters for the school health club. This is an example of using talents to:
A. Waste class time
B. Compete unfairly with others
C. Show off to visitors
D. Serve God and help the community
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3 marksState THREE ways in which a Grade 6 pupil can use their God-given talents to serve others at school.
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1 markA Grade 6 pupil says, 'I want to become a nurse so I can help sick people in my village.' This shows that she understands that her purpose can include:
A. Making herself feel important
B. Avoiding difficult work
C. Earning money only for herself
D. Serving others and using her abilities for good
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1 markWhich of the following best shows a Christian discovering and developing their purpose?
A. Hiding their abilities from everyone
B. Copying what everyone else does without thinking
C. Giving up when a task is hard
D. Working hard to improve a talent and using it to help others
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