AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 2: Catholic Christianity June 2023 question paper 8062/12

Catholic Christianity: Beliefs

Which one of the following is not part of the Trinity?

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

Give two reasons why Catholics might receive the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Explain two ways in which believing in life after death influences Catholics today.

Explain two Christian beliefs about redemption by Jesus.

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

‘Baptism is the most important sacrament of the Catholic Church.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Catholic teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Catholic Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following is not a Catholic agency?

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Give two examples of the work done by either Pax Christi or the Corrymeela community.

Explain two contrasting Christian views about the duty to ‘love our neighbour’.

Explain two reasons why the funeral rite is important for Catholics.

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

‘For Catholics, saying the Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) is the best way to become close to God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Catholic teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.