AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 1: Catholic Christianity November 2020 question paper 8063/1

Redemption

Which one of the following features of a Catholic church is used for reading the Bible?

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Give two reasons why some Christians prefer to use a ‘risen Christ’ rather than a crucifix in their churches.

Explain two contrasting Christian beliefs about the Eucharist.

Explain two Christian beliefs about redemption (how Jesus saved humanity) found in St Mark’s account of the crucifixion of Jesus.

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

‘The most important Christian belief is the belief in the resurrection of Jesus.’

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 is the highest ranking member of the Church’s hierarchy?

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Give two Stations of the Cross.

Explain two ways in which a belief in justice has influenced the life of one important Catholic person.

Explain two Catholic social teachings.

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

‘The Lord’s Prayer tells Catholics all they need to know about the Kingdom 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 prayer positions shows total submission to God?

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Name two Eucharistic acclamations.

Explain two contrasting ways in which St Augustine and Catherine LaCugna described God’s love as shown in the Trinity.

Explain two beliefs about the Trinity found in Galatians.

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

‘The best way for Christians to show their belief in the Trinity is by preaching the gospel (evangelism).’

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 best explains the meaning of the term ‘cosmic reconciliation’?

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Give two examples of memorials for the dead used by Christians.

Explain two ways that a Catholic funeral rite may help people after someone has died.

Explain two Christian beliefs about life after death found in the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.

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

‘There is no such thing as hell.’

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]