AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 1: Catholic Christianity June 2024 question paper 8063/1

Creation

Which one of the following statements best shows the Catholic understanding of the Genesis creation accounts?

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Give two ways in which Christians can show care for the environment.

Explain two ways in which the belief that people are made in the image of God influences Catholic views about the sanctity of life.

Explain two ways in which Christian works of art show the creation by God.

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

‘Christians should accept everything in the Bible as the word 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]

The Triune God, mission and prayer

Which one of the following is not a Eucharistic acclamation?

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Give two examples of Christian mission.

Explain two contrasting ways in which traditional (set) prayers are different from spontaneous prayers.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the Trinity.

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

‘For a Christian, Baptism is the most important sacrament.’

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 statements best expresses the Catholic belief in the ‘Real Presence’?

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Give two reasons why the Agnus Dei is said at Mass.

Explain two contrasting Christian views about salvation.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the importance of the conscience.

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

‘The altar is the most important feature of a Catholic church.’

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]

Church and the Kingdom of God

Which one of the following Christian pilgrimage sites is where Jesus died?

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Give two Catholic social teachings from the Magisterium.

Explain two ways in which the Second Vatican Council has influenced the Catholic Church.

Explain two Catholic beliefs about the four marks of the Church (the qualities or characteristics of the Church).

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

‘Catholic agencies should care for people in their local areas rather than in other parts of the world.’

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]