Courtship and Marriage
11 Grade 9 Religious Education (CRE) questions on Courtship and Marriage, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
5 marksState FIVE factors a Christian should consider when choosing a marriage partner.
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4 marksOutline FOUR ways in which a couple can build a stable Christian marriage.
(4 marks)
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1 mark each (max 4): praying together and putting God at the centre; open and honest communication; faithfulness to each other; mutual respect and love; forgiveness and patience; sharing responsibilities; seeking counselling when needed; managing finances wisely together. Any four.
Question 3
1 markA Christian couple preparing for marriage sought advice from their pastor on the foundation of a strong marriage. Which biblical principle did the pastor MOST appropriately emphasise?
A. Couples should marry without knowing each other
B. Marriage partners should keep separate finances and lives
C. A man leaves his parents and is united to his wife, becoming one flesh (Genesis 2:24)
D. Marriage should be based mainly on wealth and status
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1 markDuring courtship, Achieng discovers that her partner frequently lies about where he spends his money and time. What is the most responsible Christian response?
A. Address the dishonesty openly and reconsider the relationship prayerfully
B. Ignore it since marriage will change him
C. Break up immediately without any discussion
D. Report him to the church for punishment
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1 markIn Christian teaching, what is the main purpose of courtship before marriage?
A. To test how much wealth each partner owns
B. To satisfy the demands of the extended family
C. To allow the couple to know each other well before committing to marriage
D. To publicly announce a wedding date
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5 marksGive FIVE reasons why the church encourages couples to undergo pre-marital counselling before their wedding.
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1 mark each (max 5): to prepare them for the responsibilities of marriage; to help them resolve differences early; to teach them Christian values on marriage; to help them understand each other better; to guide them on family planning and finances; to reduce future conflicts and divorce; to ensure they marry for the right reasons. Any five.
Question 7
1 markWhich of the following best describes the Christian teaching on the permanence of marriage?
A. Marriage lasts only until the couple loses interest
B. Marriage is a lifelong union that should not be easily broken
C. Marriage can be dissolved whenever finances become difficult
D. Marriage is binding only for the first year
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1 markAccording to the Genesis account, God's original design for marriage is best expressed by which statement?
A. A man may take as many wives as he can afford
B. Marriage is a temporary contract that can end at any time
C. Marriage should be avoided by those who wish to serve God
D. A man shall leave his parents, cleave to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh
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1 markA young couple chooses to live together without any marriage ceremony, saying commitment does not need formalities. Which Christian teaching on marriage do they overlook?
A. Living together privately is the ideal Christian arrangement
B. Marriage requires the approval of the government alone
C. Marriage is only valid if the couple is wealthy
D. Marriage is a sacred covenant meant to be publicly and formally established
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1 markWhich of the following is a Christian value that should guide a couple during courtship?
A. Dishonesty about one's past and intentions
B. Competition over who controls the relationship
C. Sexual purity and mutual respect
D. Concealing serious health conditions from each other
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6 marksExplain THREE challenges facing Christian marriages in Kenya today.
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2 marks each (max 6): financial and economic pressures leading to conflict; infidelity and unfaithfulness; interference from extended family and in-laws; differences in religious beliefs; influence of alcohol and drugs; social media and peer pressure; childlessness; poor communication and domestic violence. Any three explained.
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