AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 2: Catholic Christianity June 2025 question paper 8062/12

Catholic Christianity: Beliefs

Which one of the following sacraments is usually received when a Catholic is dying?

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Give two reasons why the Sacrament of Reconciliation is important for Catholics.

Explain two ways in which the Sacrament of Matrimony (Marriage) influences Christians today.

Explain two Christian beliefs about Hell.

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

‘For Christians, the most important belief about Jesus is his resurrection.’

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 Station of the Cross?

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Give two examples of the work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP).

Explain two contrasting Christian views about the importance of formal prayer.

Explain two things that happen during a Catholic funeral rite.

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

‘For Catholics, the duty to ‘love our neighbour’ is the best way to show love for 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.