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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.

Catholic Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following means telling others the ‘good news’ about Jesus?

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Give two reasons why Catholics say the Rosary.

Explain two contrasting views about the importance of pilgrimage for Christians.

Explain two ways in which the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) helps people today.

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

‘For Catholics, supporting Catholic agencies (charities) is the most important part of their duty to ‘love our neighbour’.’

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.

Catholic Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following is not a Catholic agency?

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Give two examples of the work done by either Pax Christi or the Corrymeela community.

Explain two contrasting Christian views about the duty to ‘love our neighbour’.

Explain two reasons why the funeral rite is important for Catholics.

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

‘For Catholics, saying the Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) is the best way to become close to 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.

Catholic Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following words describes ‘the raising of the mind and heart to God’?

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Give two of the Stations of the Cross.

Explain two contrasting views about the work of CAFOD or Trocaire or Missio.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the duty to ‘Love your neighbour’.

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

‘Informal (spontaneous) prayer is the best way to communicate with 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.

Catholic Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following is an example of evangelism?

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Give two examples of the work done by CAFOD.

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

Explain two Christian beliefs about peace.

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

‘All Catholics should go on pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.’

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.