AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 1: Catholic Christianity November 2021 question paper 8063/1

Creation

Which one of the following is part of the Bible?

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Give two ways in which Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam shows that human beings were made in the image of God.

Explain two contrasting Christian views about the meaning of the phrase, ‘The Bible is the word of God’.

Explain two reasons why Catholics believe in the dignity of all human beings.

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

‘Every Christian should support environmental sustainability projects.’

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 is not used as a title for Jesus?

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Give two Catholic beliefs about grace.

Explain two contrasting Christian views about statues of Jesus.

Explain two teachings of Irenaeus about the incarnation of Jesus.

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

‘For Christians, taking the life of an unborn child (abortion) is always wrong.’

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 meaning of the term ‘apostolic succession’?

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Give two ways in which a Catholic agency helps people in the local community in the UK.

Explain two ways in which going on a pilgrimage can influence Christians.

Explain two teachings about the Kingdom of God in the Lord’s Prayer.

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

‘The Magisterium (the teaching authority of the Church) gives Catholics all the teaching they need to follow Christ.’

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 is not an occasion when the Paschal candle is used?

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Give two of the Four Last Things.

Explain two ways in which a belief in purgatory influences Catholics.

Explain two Catholic teachings about eschatology (the end of time).

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

‘Catholic beliefs about life after death mean that funerals should be joyful occasions.’

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]