AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 1: Catholic Christianity June 2023 question paper 8063/1

Redemption

Which one of the following is the name Christians give to the Voice of God in a person’s heart and soul?

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Give two things that Jesus’ disciples experienced on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1 – 4).

Explain two ways in which belief in the ‘Real Presence’ of Christ influences Catholics.

Explain two reasons why Christians believe that the death of Jesus was important.

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

‘The architecture of a Catholic church (its design and decoration) is the most important influence on Catholic 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]

Incarnation

Which one of the following best describes the meaning of ‘the sacramental nature of reality’?

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Give two Christian beliefs about Jesus as the ‘Word of God’ (Divine Word).

Explain two ways in which receiving the sacraments may influence Christians.

Explain two teachings of Jesus from the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats about how Christians should respond to people in need.

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

‘Christians should not show Jesus in art – for example, in statues or paintings.’

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 an example of spontaneous prayer?

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Give two examples of physical postures (positions) that Christians use when they pray.

Explain two contrasting ways in which music is used in Catholic worship.

Explain two ways in which the Creation story (Genesis 1:1 – 3) may show the presence of the Trinity.

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

‘The most important Catholic teaching about the Trinity comes from the Nicene Creed. ’

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]

Eschatology

Which one of the following events in the life of Jesus is the biggest influence on Christian beliefs about life after death?

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Give two Christian beliefs about ‘particular judgement’ (individual judgement).

Explain two contrasting Christian views about the care of the dying.

Explain two Christian beliefs about life after death shown in Michelangelo’s Last Judgement.

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

‘Christians should be less concerned about this life and more concerned about life after death.’

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]