AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 1: Catholic Christianity June 2022 question paper 8063/1

Creation

Which one of the following best describes the Catholic belief in natural law?

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Give two Catholic teachings about the relationship between science and religion.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians may carry out their duty of stewardship.

Explain two Catholic beliefs about God shown in Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam.

Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘It is impossible to believe that humans are made in the image of God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• refer to Christian teaching

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Incarnation

Which one of the following symbols was used by persecuted Christians to show other believers that they were Christians?

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Name two of the seven sacraments.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Jesus described himself.

Explain two Catholic teachings about the Incarnation.

Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The best way of living a Christian life is to follow the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• refer to Christian teaching

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

The Triune God, mission and prayer

Which one of the following is a Mass setting (a part of the Mass that should be sung rather than said)?

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Give two Catholic teachings about the Trinity.

Explain two ways in which spending time in prayer influences the lives of Christians.

Explain two ways in which the baptism of Jesus helps Christians to understand the Trinity.

Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Christians should use contemporary worship songs rather than traditional hymns in worship.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• refer to Christian teaching

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Redemption

Which one of the following did not take place when Jesus was crucified?

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Give two ways in which the decoration inside a Catholic church can help people to worship.

Explain two ways in which the story of redemption (how Jesus saved humanity) influences how Catholics understand the Mass.

Explain two reasons why the Mass is called the ‘source and summit’ of Christian life.

Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The only guidance Catholics need is their conscience.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• refer to Christian teaching

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]